1. Raw brass: Raw brass metal has the same color as of yellow plating. It has an imperfect surface that may be finished with time. It perfectly complements yellow plated parts, jewelry sets with anti-tarnish brass hold up better for a longer time. It looks much like 14-karat gold. 

 

2. Copper: Copper is bright orange-reddish in color that gets darker with time and a very specific patina. It is also one of those metals that are capable of discoloring skin whenever adorned too tightly. Copper is a very soft metal that can be shaped into a number of intricate designs. 

 

3. Pewter: Pewter has numerous silver-grey tin alloys that have differing amounts of antimony and copper. Presently, pewter is completely lead free and most of the pewter jewelry sets come with surface-finishing plate on pewter. Sets that are marked with “antiqued pewter” may have copper and zinc in them. 

 

4. White Metal: White metal is a term that is used interchangeably with pot metal. It comprises of tin-based alloys that can be used in casting of fashion jewelry. Most of these castings are 3D in nature and plated with something else. It is because numerous manufacturers use their personal proprietary formula, the original composition of white metal varies with time. Most stamped pieces signify a formula that has copper and brass in it. 

 

5. Nickel Silver: This one is silver in color but is devoid of any sterling silver Nickel silver is quite an alluring alternative to sterling silver as it is cost-effective than that. Although attractive, there are many who have serious allergies to nickel silver so make sure you check before you buy one. 

 

6. Surgical Steel: Apart from being used in surgeries, this hypo allergenic  metal is more cost-effective in nature and can be molded into jewelry sets as easily. 

 

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