The flash pattern you see when a diamond moves. That is scintillation, the third optical dimension after brilliance and fire, and the one that makes a well-cut stone feel alive.
Elemental Detail
Gold content and alloy proportion are what separate the two: 18kt white gold is 75% pure gold versus 14kt's 58.3%, which produces a denser, more richly composed metal that sits heavier in the hand and carries greater intrinsic precious metal value.
Product & Assortment
Estate jewelry exists because fine jewelry lasts for generations and is passed on by the people who wear it. Ross-Simons has long carried estate pieces alongside new collections, giving customers access to work from periods with different material standards, construction methods, and design sensibilities. The history is what makes these pieces distinct.