FACTS ABOUT PLATINUM
Platinum's natural white lustre provides a rich backdrop for diamonds, but it's a metal that's just as elegant when used all by itself to create a piece of jewellery, either as a simple polished item or in a design with engraved motifs. There are lots of reasons to choose platinum for your fine jewellery
Platinum is a rare precious metal that's used to create fine jewellery. Its heavy weight and durability make platinum a metal that will not wear away with constant use. Platinum holds fine gemstones firmly in place for the life of the jewellery when used as prongs and other setting components.
Platinum's natural white lustre provides a rich backdrop for diamonds, but it's a metal that's just as elegant when used all by itself to create a piece of jewellery, either a simple polished item or a design with engraved motifs. Platinum looks stunning when combined with contrasting touches of 18K yellow gold.
The Platinum Group of Metals
Six related metals belong to the Platinum Group of Metals, or PGM:
- Platinum
- Iridium
- Palladium
- Ruthenium
- Rhodium
- Osmium
Platinum Marks
- Jewellery that contains at least 950 parts per thousand of pure platinum may be marked or described as "Platinum"