Platinum, the most fashionable form of jewelry.

Similar to titanium, platinum is used in jewelry in a near pure form. It also shares the trait of being long wearing and durable. Platinum was said to be discovered by the Spanish in the sixteenth century, unfortunately they considered it inferior to gold, they named it platina. Which translates to mean little silver, in recognition of its similarity in color to silver.

A platinum ring is very expensive compared to a gold ring, in some cases it will be almost double the price of a similar sized ring. In fact, platinum is one of the most expensive forms of jewelry available today, this makes it highly desirable and exclusive. The reason that platinum is so expensive is because it is simply harder to find than other precious metals used to make jewelry.

Another impact on the price of platinum jewelry is the fact that it is so difficult to make great pieces of jewelry. Platinum is an extremely durable metal and requires great skills and specialized equipment to meld into jewelry. However, the finished result is often so stunning that it is hard to resist. Platinum rings have now become very fashionable as wedding rings, whether this is a direct connection to their longevity is unsure.

Unlike gold and silver jewelry, platinum does not require additional elements to make it last longer or to keep it in prime position. The result of this is that the finished article is often around 90% pure platinum, this is a much better option for people who suffer from allergic reactions from certain types of metal or have sensitive skin.

Despite its strength and durability, like all fine pieces of jewelry platinum requires treatment. Remember, if you’re wearing a piece of platinum jewelry, it is most likely expensive, not just in plain cash value but most likely in sentimental value as well. It is worth removing platinum items of jewelry if you’re about to clean or take part in manual labour. To clean any item of platinum jewelry, we recommend a soft tooth brush. Think of it is as a long term investment and look after it like so, annual treatment from a specialized jeweler will help.

Platinum jewelry has always had an air of exclusivity and often favored by the rich and famous. Famous recipients of a platinum ring include Priscilla Presley upon marrying Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then it is fair to say that the best friend of a girl prefers platinum.

Whilst many of us do not buy jewelry based on its future value, in fact many of us prefer to enjoy platinum for its art merits alone, it should be a consideration. Due to its rarity, platinum is likely to increase in value. If you look after your platinum jewelry, it is likely it will not just be the sentimental value that grows over time. If you would like to know the value of any piece of jewelry, you will need to seek advice from a reputable gemmologist.