Although Platinum is not always the first choice of the general public, it is a more precious and valuable metal than gold. Symbolizing luxury and eternal love (70 years of marriage), Platinum jewellery is very resistant and never tarnishes. Discover this noble metal.

Closer look at the Platinum metal

Platinum is a metal that was discovered in South America in 1735. It is a very dense metal, with a density of 21.45 g/cm3, but also very rare, which makes it a precious metal. It is malleable and ductile, hence its use in jewellery. Platinum resists corrosion, its natural greyish-white and brilliant colour never tarnishes in the air. Platinum is often found in Copper or Nickel ores. Sometimes it is found in the form of ingots or nuggets. Platinum is used in jewellery, but also in the automotive industry, petrochemical industry, medical devices and dentistry.

Platinum and jewellery

Platinum is far too malleable to make a 100% pure jewellery. Therefore, it is always alloyed with other metals. The most commonly used alloys are Platinum/Copper (95%, 5%), Platinum/Cobalt (95%, 5%) and Platinum/Iridium (90%, 10%). But there are also other alloys such as Ruthenium, Palladium, Gallium, etc. Platinum jewellery has the particularity of being naturally shiny, hypoallergenic and resistant to wear and tear. For added security, Platinum is the ideal metal to support precious stones on jewellery, especially diamonds.  Nevertheless, being a very rare metal (30 times rarer than gold), platinum jewellery is expensive. In France, they can be recognized by the dog-headed punch. To choose a platinum jewellery, one can opt for a ring, a brooch, earrings, a pendant or a bracelet.

Caring for Platinum jewellery

Although Platinum jewellery is durable, it can show signs of wear and tear such as scratches, so it should be well cared for. To do this, simply clean them regularly with a toothbrush and soapy water. To avoid scratches, it is best to store them separately and to remove the platinum rings when working by hand. In case of scratches, a jewellery specialist can be called in to have the platinum jewellery repolished.
The virtues of stones

Various virtues are attributed to stones. This is why some people prefer to wear jewellery made from these materials. Agate, for example, provides stability.

The colors of the pearls

Pearls are characterized by different colours such as white, grey, black… which are the basic colour. Other factors are decisive for them and their appearance, such as the presence of possible lines.

The finishing of the jewellery

The finish of the jewellery is a determining factor in the quality of these accessories. There are a multitude of techniques to achieve it. Softening, sharpening and polishing are among them.