White Metal Jewellery

White metal is manufactured from different white colored metals including pewter. The metal has large quantities of lead and tin. The metals has been extensively used for manufacturing jewellery , ornaments and novelties. White metal has gained popularity as its is relatively inexpensive and helps to lower the manufacturing cost of jewellery. It is a cheaper substitution of white gold and platinum.

Types of White Metal Jewellery Made
White metal is used for designing various jewellery pieces including:

Embossing and engraving is commonly done for giving a fashionable look to the jewellery pieces. Shimmering white metal beads are also used in necklaces to further beautify the jewellery piece. Colored inlay work items are also in demand. Costume jewellery is also available in antique and matte finish to cater to the varied tastes of consumers. Multicolored stone studded jewellery pieces are also in vogue.

Market for White Metal Jewellery
The global market of white metal costume jewellery is flourishing. A number of countries including china, Philippines, Italy are manufacturing high volumes of white metal based costume jewellery catering to men, women and children. The export figures of this product is rising significantly. US, UK, Japan are some of the major costume jewellery consuming countries.