There are just a few precious metals that are used widely in jewelry making. They include gold, silver and platinum, the rarest of the three. Platinum is enjoying popularity despite its cost. Many people seem to favor platinum’s characteristic luster over gold or silver when used in settings for diamond rings.

There is another metal that is becoming more popular for jewelry, an inexpensive metal known as fine pewter . Fine pewter contains no or little lead and has a low melting point, making it easy to work with.

When it comes to fine jewelry, the precious metals are of course the only choice. But all snobbery aside, one can find some creative and fun pieces cast in pewter as well.