Precious Metals

To guarantee its quality, each piece of jewelry should be stamped with ;950 Plat; indicating 95% purity or ;900 Plat; indicating 90% purity. Because of its purity, platinum is ideal for people who are allergic to other metals. It rarely causes a reaction.Care for your Platinum Jewelry:Unique to platinum, it may develop a patina (or gentle sheen) if worn daily. Many people like this look. However, if you prefer the original reflective finish a jeweler can polish it and restore the original shine. Soaking platinum jewelry in a mild solution of soap and warm water and gently scrubbing it with a soft-bristled brush is usually all that is required to maintain the metal luster. To keep your jewelry shining and scratch-free, store them in their original boxes, soft cloth bags, or a fabric-lined jewelry box. To prolong gold luster, keep your gold jewelry away from harsh chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia, and cleaning fluids.It may scratch and leave a mark on the metal, but it will not chip or splinter easily. Platinum is actually an alloyed group of six closely related metals – platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium. Today it is often alloyed with titanium and copper. Most platinum jewelry is 95% pure platinum mixed with 5% iridium, palladium, or ruthenium alloy for added strength. It can also be 90% pure platinum with 10% alloys.