Gold and silver are two precious metals. They are referred to as noble metals which have 4 distinct properties that make them favored over other metals in jewelry making.

These metals are rare but found over the world.

Because these metals are rare and found useful, they are tagged precious metals.

These metals are malleable and resistant to corrosion.

Finally, these metals have that kind of luster which makes them glamorous, beautiful, and sensuous.

Take note though that there is a third metal that takes on these four properties as well, and this is the metal Platinum. For the purpose of our topic, we are going to focus only on these two metals, gold and silver. Let us compare their physical properties to see their similarities and differences.