Azarai Jewelry School

Gold, sterling silver, titanium and platinum — four metals, four very different use cases. This guide compares all of them on price, durability, maintenance and cultural fit for Nigerian buyers, with naira pricing and a clear verdict on which metal to buy for every piece. 

Six metals matter for fine jewelry in Nigeria — gold, sterling silver, titanium, tungsten, tantalum and palladium. Each has a price point, a durability profile and a use case. This is Azarai's complete guide for Nigerian buyers, with naira pricing, care notes for Lagos humidity, and which metal to buy for every piece. 

Rhodium plating is what gives white gold its mirror-white finish — and sterling silver its tarnish-free shine. It is also what wears off. This guide explains exactly what rhodium is, why both white gold and sterling silver need it, how long it lasts in Nigeria's climate, and when to bring your piece in for...