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The most appealing characteristic of platinum is its durability. Each time other metals are scratched or polished,
a tiny bit of metal is lost. In fact eventually, prongs of white gold and yellow gold may wear down enough that you
need to have them reinforced with more metal for safety.
But not with platinum. A scratch in platinum may leave a mark on the metal, but this metal is so strong that it will not readily chip or splinter.
For that reason, we set all loose diamonds in safe, secure, platinum prongs.
While it is the strongest of jewelry metals, it can scratch and develop a patina(A satin sheen that develops on the surface of platinum, produced by daily wear and tiny scratches. Many people prefer this unique look, and avoid polishing their platinum. ) of wear.
Many people prefer this look, unique to platinum. But if you like the shine, a jeweler can polish your jewelry to
bring back the original reflective finish. In the mean time, buffing with a soft cloth can give your jewelry renewed luster.
Most platinum jewelry is 95 percent pure platinum, and 5 percent iridium or palladium alloy. For guaranteed quality in platinum, look for the marks 950 Plat or Plat.
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| Soaking platinum in a mild solution of soap and warm water and gently scrubbing it with a soft-bristled brush is usually all that is required to maintain the metal's luster. |
Referenced Material - Blue Nile (www.bluenile.com - Platinum) |
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