Material Composition | Daily wear, formal events | Industry: 925 Sterling Silver (92.5% purity) Base: Same as Industry Advanced: 925 Silver + 14K Gold Plating (2.5µm) ▲ | Base: Cost-effective, hypoallergenic Advanced: Luxurious appearance, tarnish-resistant | Base: Requires polishing over time Advanced: Higher cost due to gold plating |
Gemstone Type | Formal occasions, gifting | Industry: Cubic Zirconia (hardness 8.5) Base/Advanced: Natural Zircon (hardness 7.5) ▲ (unique sparkle, genuine gemstone) | Natural Zircon offers distinct aesthetic appeal Industry’s CZ is more durable | Base/Advanced: Slightly less hard than CZ; Industry’s CZ is synthetic |
Setting Technique | Rings requiring visible stones | Industry: Pave/Bezel Setting (common for durability) Base/Advanced: Prong Setting (0.5mm prongs) ▲ (maximizes light reflection) | Prong enhances stone visibility Industry’s settings prioritize security | Prongs may snag on fabrics; Industry’s designs are more secure |
Versatility in Wear | Layering, multiple outfits | Industry: Single-ring designs Base/Advanced: Three-piece set (swan + leaf patterns) ▲ (wear individually or as a set) | Flexibility to mix/match styles Industry’s rings are simpler to coordinate | Requires coordination for stacking; may not suit minimalist preferences |
Customization Options | Personal gifts, weddings | Industry: Limited customization Base: Engraving (up to 10 characters) ▲ Advanced: Engraving + resizing (size 4-9) ▲▲ | Personalization adds emotional value Advanced offers tailored sizing | Engraving/resizing may add cost Resizing limited to specific sizes |
Durability | Daily wear, active lifestyles | Industry: 3.0/10 (ASTM F739 scratch resistance) Base: 3.5/10 ▲ Advanced: 4.0/10 ▲▲ (with protective coating) | Base/Advanced outperform industry standards in durability Advanced coating enhances longevity | Regular polishing needed for all versions Advanced coating may wear over time |