How do platinum rings wear

On the Mohs scale of hardness, platinum is Thus, anything that is harder than it can scratch it. Gold and silver are softer than platinum and cannot do any damage to it, but metals such as tungsten, titanium and hardened steel are harder and can make a dent in its surface.

For example, glass is harder than platinum and can scratch it. The same goes for many metals and alloys that cutlery is made of, so be aware that forks, spoons and knives may be harder than your platinum pieces. Platinum can also be scratched by diamonds as well as by rubies, emeralds, sapphires and every other gemstone with hardness higher than 4. Click here to take a look at a selection of the newest and most popular platinum jewelry models.

What is platinum patina? Does platinum tarnish or scratch? Is that what patina is? Is platinum patina bad? How will platinum patina affect your ring?

How do you get rid of platinum patina? Does Platinum Patina affect your ring? How much more expensive is platinum than white gold?

How durable is Platinum? We're a match made in email heaven. Enter your email address. Craft a ring Preset rings Gemstone rings. Loose diamonds Natural diamond Lab diamond. Deliberately Different. Our story FAQ's Education. Main diamond too? Hi Nikhil, I have recently developed an allergy to my 9k and 14k gold jewellery. Do you think it would be safe to assume that I would be fine with any 18k gold, yellow or white?

Or do you recommend switching to white gold or platinum? Also, do you have any recommendations for a jeweller in Brisbane that does 18k gold or platinum earrings without a stone? Thanks in advance, Bec. Hi Bec It would be best to consult a doctor to confirm your allergy and then seek a non nickel based gold or platinum alloy for jewellery. Hi Nikhil I am looking for a plain 2. Do you have any information on this? What does patina mean?

My understanding is that the ring turns gray. Thank you in advance, Whitney. Hi Whitney The patina is the finish that platinum will develop when it is dented and scratched. Generally this only develops on the bottom of the ring, and can be removed by polishing the ring. I was going to have a black cabochon opal set. I thought it may be nice to use platinum.

However the jewelry designer recommended ct. What is your opinion. It is an 8 ct opal, oblong. Hi Terry — Considering 22 or 24kt gold and platinum are a different colour, it would come down to personal colour choice. Hi, I recently got engaged back in May. Also sometimes it looks very shiny some days it looks a little dull…. In any case, both white gold and platinum rings should be serviced every years.

My wife dislocated her ring finger. This resulted in her platinum band and engagement rings being cut off to relocate and exray her finger. What is the best way and most cost effective way of repairing or replacing the rings?

Repair or melt metal and buy a new one? Hi Richard You may want to visit a few jewellers to get quotes and their opinion on whether or not they can be repaired or they need to be re-made. Hi, I am looking at getting a platinum engagement ring with pave diamonds on the band but a rose gold wedding ring.

Is that possible or would you recommend getting a platinum wedding ring too? Hi Mary It sounds like an attractive combination. However, be aware that different metals have different hardnesses, so one may wear the other down slightly if worn together. Every jeweler has told me something different. What are your thoughts and why? I have a platinum wedding band with 11 channel set diamonds along the top. Five years ago I brought it to a reputable private jeweler to have it sized up after having children.

Several months after having it resized, a crack appeared in the very bottom of the ring. Shortly after that, a second crack line appeared. I brought it back to the jeweler and they said they would repair it at their cost. About a a year and a half or so after that, the same thing occurred. Two cracks appeared in the exact same spot.

This time it actually cracked open entirely. I brought it back to the jeweler. They again said they would repair it. When they gave it back to me after that repair, they pointed out to me visible pitting in the bottom of the band.

He said his recommendation was to wear it until it cracked and then have the shank replaced entirely. I brought it to a second private jeweler who inspected it and said that, yes, it was pitted and weak and that in his opinion they were making it too thin, as thin as possible while still staying within guidelines. So a year went by and the two cracks appeared again. This past weekend another year later it cracked open. I brought it back to the jeweler again and this time he said he is replacing the bottom half of the shank entirely.

I told him what the other jeweler said about it being too thin and he said he would make it thicker this time. So after all that, and reading what you said above, I am wondering if it is weak and cracking also because they are trying to melt the platinum themselves instead of sending it to be refined as you mentioned. Any thoughts on this? Hello My daughter has always had allergies to cheap metal jewelry so she stopped wearing earrings in her pierced ears. Recently I bought her 10k white gold earrings for her birthday.

Seems that she is allergic to them. When I say allergic; she wore them to work and was fine. Two weeks later she wore them again and they made her ear piercings bleed and hurt. Can you recommend the next step in metals for her to try? Thank you! Does a white gold bracelet, stamped 18K have 18K yellow gold underneath or a lesser gold. Is the 18K relating to the white gold coating or the actual yellow gold. Reason being that I am being told that even though it is stamped 18K, that the yellow gold under the white gold coating is only 9K.

It was sold as 18K white gold. Hi Brenden An 18kt stamp means that the entire item is 18kt, at least it should be. You may want to get the gold independently tested if you are concerned about the purity.

I have a plain 14k white gold 2mm wedding band purchased in the states, where I reside, that has considerably yellowed over the 1 year since purchase.

I was considering replacing it with a plain 2mm platinum band but after reading your article it seems like a white gold band purchased from Australia, or somewhere that uses palladium instead of nickel alloys might be a better choice.

Hi Josie Try asking a manufacturing jeweller, as opposed to a jeweller retailer as they will most likely use a palladium based alloy. I want a metal that can keep 18 diamonds 0. So is 9ct an option? Thanks for the insightful article.

Hi I am looking to purchase a 1ct diamond pendant on a spiga chain. Would the chain and fixing be better in white gold or platinum? Directly to refiners? Do they deal with the public direct? Thanks, I appreciate your time. Hi Dave I would be best to ask one of the many gold buyers either in Perth or online. Many are attached or affiliated with refiners. I can find a link to similar examples if you would like.

I have two jewellers in mind, one is an unknown offering all the nickel free alloys 9k, 10k, 14k and 18k and also platinum in decent weights. The other is a local old family jewellers in the UK so only 9k and 18k or platinum possible astronomical price with them , probably lighter weight creations but with years of decent reputation behind them.

Especially the OEC it was a wonderful find. Which metal or metals would you recommend for this project please? And if you have an opinion on which jeweller to go for that would be a great bonus. Hi, we got an engagement ring made with a stone we supplied in 18ct white gold from a design the jeweler found for us. It has since greyed and I get a reaction from wearing it.

I am so upset about it! Kind regards…. Hi, We are in the process of having my engagement ring made and are going with a simple french pave band, with a low set 4 prongs. The center stone is 2. I have heard conflicting information on the pros and cons of white gold versus platinum as far as maintenance as well as the security of the center stone.

I am interested in getting white gold engagement and wedding rings. I live in West Lafayette, Indiana and my zipcode is I am not allergic to nickel but I have sensitive skin and I am pretty sure that I am senstive to nickel. Thanks much! What would you recommend for platinum chains. You say platinum setting woth white gold band is good for rings. What about platinum chains. What are merits and demerits of platinum chains. Are platinum jewels are valued same after few years if we go to sale them or to get it exchanged with some other jewel piece as it loses some weight during day to day wear.

Does it also need polishing time to time. And are they can be remoulded after few years? Due to the sleek and simple designs that platinum is known for, it can be worn with formal attire or with jeans and a T-shirt. One of the best ways to dress up a platinum ring is to look for one that is encrusted with diamonds or has a solitaire diamond on it. The sparkle will play off the white metal brilliantly.

Looking your best should always be the primary goal. Once you have a platinum ring, make sure that you follow a few basic style tips. Keep the ring clean. Some warm soapy water will work wonders. Go for a manicure.