Platinum jewelry is ideal because of it's rich white luster. It is also more precious than gold or silver. Furthermore, platinum is an extremely rare metal found in the Earths crust. Platinum contains unique elements under its beautiful and rich exterior. Platinum is strong; it is the heaviest precious metals weighing almost twice as much as 14k gold. A six-inch cube of platinum weighs 165 pounds. It is one of the world's strongest and most enduring metals and will hold diamonds and gemstones securely in their mountings.
Longevity
Even after many years, platinum will not wear away or wear down. Gold rings for example, after many years of use, will wear down and become thinner. Jewelry does not do this. As with all precious metals (gold, silver, etc.), platinum can be scratched. However, with platinum, there is actually no material lost from the scratch as there is with gold. If your platinum jewelry becomes scratched, it only needs a quick polish.
In America, platinum jewelry contains either 90% or 95% pure platinum while 18K is only 75% pure and 14 karat is only 58% pure gold. Platinum jewelry will never tarnish or lose its rich white luster. Platinum is also more difficult to mine than gold and silver because of its density. It takes five months to process platinum ore into pure platinum. Platinum jewelry is as versatile as it is beautiful.
Resistance and Jewelry
Platinum characteristics are high resistance to chemical attack (acid, corrosion etc.) It holds up excellent high-temperature characteristics and stable electrical properties. And a higher caliber of purity than other metals. Platinum is a precious metal commodity. Watchmakers highly appreciate the unique properties of platinum as it neither tarnishes nor wears out.
During periods of sustained economic stability, the price of platinum tends to be as much as twice the price of gold.
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