Platinum
Platinum is durable and reflects the vibrancy of a relationship
Platinum is 60% heavier than 14kt gold, so a hard metal, much stronger and denser than gold. Platinum is also known for its ability to withstand daily wear and tear without thinning. White gold, on the other hand, loses small pieces of metal with every scratch, and jewelry needs replacing the worn fragments.
Platinum offers better protection to gemstones, so it is the industry standard for setting a diamond (for example, a platinum crown ensures that a diamond will be set and held securely).
Thus, platinum's strength and longevity make it possible for jewelry to be passed down from generation to generation, extend the life of a gemstone, and can also transform an antique piece into something completely new.
Platinum is a rare metal.
Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold. If all the platinum ever mined were melted down and poured into an Olympic-sized swimming pool, the platinum would barely reach your ankles. Instead, the gold would fill three entire basins.
Platinum is a pure hypoallergenic metal.
It is recommended to choose platinum with a purity of 90-95%. This composition is also an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin or allergies to other metals such as gold. Purity is marked by "PT 900" - when the purity is 90% platinum and 10% other metals and by "PT 950" - for 95% purity.
Platinum is naturally white in color and enhances the brilliance of diamonds.
Platinum is a naturally white precious metal. White gold, on the other hand, is actually yellow gold that has been mixed with other metals and then plated with rhodium - a white mask that will reveal a yellow tint over time and will require reconditioning to retain its color. Platinum, on the other hand, will naturally retain its white color.
The true white of the platinum accentuates the brilliance of the precious stones. From rubies and emeralds to sapphires, colored gemstones appear more vibrant when set in platinum. This makes platinum the ideal metal for setting diamonds in engagement rings, wedding rings and other fine jewelry.
Platinum enjoys all the advantages mentioned above, but the processing of this precious metal is more difficult, and scratches on platinum are seen more quickly than on gold. In addition, you must keep in mind that platinum jewelry has a higher cost than white gold jewelry because it is more difficult to process.
