When buying Designer platinum engagement rings, it is important to understand exactly what is platinum. |
What is Platinum?
The beauty of platinum lies in more than just its exterior allure. Its real attraction lies within. Platinum is an extremely rare metal, only found in select locations of the world. It is much rarer than gold, leading towards higher prices on platinum products. Platinum is a strong, dense metal, which makes it useful in many different industries. Aside from making jewelry it is used to make products as diverse as catalytic converters and lifesaving pacemakers. Despite its legendary strength, its supple quality makes it a highly workable material. Therefore, crafting intricate details and designs in platinum is far easier than with gold.
Platinum is extremely pure with very little alloy, making it a perfect material for those who are sensitive to metals and require hypoallergenic accessories. Many people who cannot wear gold without irritation find wearing platinum jewelry to be very comfortable and without irritation.
Platinum requires very little alloy combined with it to make platinum jewelry. This means that platinum jewelry is made from very pure platinum. Similar to gold, platinum is rated by “karats”. An 18-karat platinum piece is made from approximately 75% pure platinum with additional alloy fillers made from silver, zink, or copper. A 24 karat platinum piece is the purest platinum available. Shopping Tip: Use our searchbars at the top of each www.PlatinumJewelryBox.com store page to look for “24 karat”.
Platinum jewelry is extremely sturdy and scratch resistant. It resists bending and will not easily be damaged by vigorous daily wear in the same way that other metal jewelry will. Also, platinum will keep its color, luster, brilliance, and weight while other metals will become blemished over time. Engravings will not rub away, making platinum rings a more permanent option than gold.
For events such as weddings and anniversaries where jewelry wedding rings and bands represent love, platinum is becoming increasingly popular for its lifetime ability to endure hardship while maintaining its beauty. The real test is whether the relationship lasts as long as the beauty of the platinum ring.
by: Lynn McNamara
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