Your jeweler can polish your platinum back to a high shine if you like (platinum's natural patina, a soft, lustrous finish that develops over time, is preferred by many). Your jeweler should also check your setting, to make sure everything is safe and secure.
Similar to white gold, a platinum piece can be brought back to life by a jeweler who can restore its original condition simply by polishing it. Platinum is a very strong and heavy metal.
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While light wear requires less intensive treatment, small scratches polish out fairly easily. Re-finishing the ring regularly restores the shine to an as-new condition.
Our prices start at $90 to polish worn platinum rings.
Jewellers can replicate a ring in any precious metal. For example, in Platinum, White Gold, Yellow Gold, or Rose Gold. 9-carat or 18-carat most often. To accomplish this, we work with the original ring in hand.
Yes, platinum loses its shine and dulls up faster than other precious metals.
Believe it or not, the chemicals present in everyday products like cleaning supplies, perfumes, hairsprays, etc. can be quite harsh. They can weaken the structure of your precious metal over a period of time. Also, the chlorine present in swimming pools can ruin the platinum's shine and cause discoloration.
Platinum does not fade, tarnish, or turn color. However, with age, it does take on a patina and show slight scratches.
The only disadvantages to platinum are the higher cost and heavier weight. For example, platinum is a great metal for necklaces, bracelets and rings but not earrings, because the heavy weight may pull down more on your ears and cause discomfort.
It's best to clean your jewelry regularly, so pick one day out of the week to do this simple but-oh-so important task. Take the time to visit your jeweler once a year (scheduling a date close to your birthday makes it easy to remember) to bring back that “just purchased” glow.
The cheapest and easiest way to clean platinum rings is by soaking them in a sudsy solution of warm water and a mild washing up liquid for around 30 minutes. This will lift any built-up grime and debris from your rings, effortlessly restoring their lustre.
Rhodium is a precious metal belonging to the platinum family and used for the rhodium-plating. The rhodium-plating is the protecting coat giving the wedding ring the look we are used to. The wedding ring turns yellow because of the use consuming the rhodium coat, letting the natural colour of gold emerge.
It is the most durable metal used to make jewellery. Platinum should last a lifetime and you should not have to reset your platinum engagement ring. Platinum is a naturally white metal that is highly resistant to tarnish.
Buy now, love it forever – platinum doesn't need re-rhodium plating. Because over time, the rhodium plating that gives yellow gold its white hue wears down, it need replating regularly. Platinum, however, is a white metal and does not need replating.
Some investors may want to prioritize stability and long-term investing. In that case, gold is likely the better option. The precious metal has a longstanding history of reliable demand which often spikes during economic downturns. On the other hand, platinum usually performs better during times of economic growth.
Platinum is extremely durable and strong making it ideal for jewellery that's worn on a daily basis. It's highly resistant to stress and withstands both extreme heat and extreme cold, which means platinum jewellery will retain its good looks better than any other metal.
As a form of currency, these coins proved to be impractical: platinum resembles many less expensive metals, and, unlike the more malleable and ductile silver and gold, it is very difficult to work.
HARDER, BETTER, RARER, STRONGER
For starters, gold is far more abundant in the earth's crust, making platinum rarer. Whilst 1,500 tons of gold are mined annually, only 160 tons of platinum are extracted.
Around 1,500 tons of gold are mined every year, while only 150 tons of platinum are mined annually. That makes platinum much rarer than gold, and is another reason why it's valued more highly.
Over time, platinum pieces, like platinum rings and platinum earrings, develop a natural patina, a slight loss in luster that can give your jewelry piece a satiny or slightly frosted finish. Some people prefer this more vintage look and decide to polish their platinum jewelry less to keep the patina.
Can you wear platinum in the shower? A similar scenario to gold, you should refrain from wearing your platinum jewelry in the shower as it will reduce its shine and luster. Water itself will not harm the platinum, but it well affect the overall look of it down the road.
Platinum is an extremely durable and dense metal which does not degrade in quality over time.
Chlorine can damage and discolor metals such as gold and platinum, and can slowly erode the finish and polish of gemstones. While gardening. Dirt and small rocks are abrasive to jewelry. If not cleaned right away, jewelry can be permanently damaged.
Chlorine can damage and discolor metals (like gold and platinum) and can slowly erode the finish and polish of gemstones.
A: Durable materials like platinum and fine gold should be fine as long as you take them off before going in the water. It's the same with diamonds or precious stones because they're harder materials.