Jewelry made of platinum and diamonds

Platinum occupies a special place among all precious metals. This is primarily due to the limited number of deposits, dwindling global reserves, while the demand for this material is growing, as well as the complexity of extraction and processing.

The high level of cost of production consists of all factors, including the fact that to extract just 30 grams of material it is necessary to process at least 10 tons of waste rock. Russia is the owner of the second place in the world in terms of development and production volume, the undisputed leader in this area is the Republic of South Africa.

Metal Features

Jewelry made from platinum is more expensive than jewelry made from silver and gold, including white. This is explained by the fact that the metal is very rare in nature. Platinum and silver have a similar appearance. In particular, they differ in the same color. However, platinum has a higher density, so products made from it will be much heavier than silver ones.

Unlike other materials used in jewelry production, it is not exposed to chemicals. For example, ammonia does not leave dark spots on jewelry, while silver quickly turns black upon contact with it.

Platinum products are characterized by low thermal conductivity. This means that even after prolonged heating they can be handled without fear of burns. In addition, the metal is characterized by increased refractoriness, which is why its price was so low at first. Thanks to this property, the material is able to retain its original shape when subjected to prolonged heating.

All the features of platinum are summarized in the table below.

In addition, platinum is not subject to corrosive processes.

History of platinum in Russia

Platinum deposits in the Russian Empire were discovered at the beginning of the 19th century, and at first they did not attach any significance to these finds, mistaking the new material for white gold. However, already in the first quarter of the 19th century, rich placers were discovered and their development began. The main platinum mining area was the Urals, and the reserves of the discovered material turned out to be so large that Russia instantly took first place in the world in the extraction of this metal. The leadership remained for more than a century, until in the 40s of the twentieth century the world's richest platinum deposit was discovered in South Africa. During the Soviet period, all data on developments and production volumes were classified, since the military and space industries became the main areas of use of the material.

Russia now retains a confident second place in global platinum production. At the same time, the share of jewelry products is still very small - no more than 0.1% of global volumes.

Platinum jewelry is valued all over the world. Therefore, global brands also produce jewelry from this material.

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About the sample

As noted above, platinum is found in nature much less frequently than gold. This explains its high price and lower frequency of use in jewelry making. Often the material is used simultaneously with gold and palladium, because, firstly, this combination looks beautiful, and, secondly, the product itself is ultimately cheaper.

The popularity of the precious metal is explained by the following reasons:

• products made from it are suitable for men and women;
• When making platinum jewelry, only pure metal is used;
• decorations have a pronounced white color;
• It is easy to identify a counterfeit product.

The purity of platinum is always very high. Jewelry made from this precious metal is marked 850, 900 or 950. In contrast, gold products generally include various impurities. This also explains why the price of platinum is higher than the cost of other precious metals.

Depending on the sample level, the appearance of the material changes: the higher it is, the lighter and brighter the surface of the jewelry. To improve the characteristics of precious metals, today the rhodium plating method is often used. It consists in the fact that the surface of the jewelry is coated with rhodium plating, which makes the product more shiny and bright. However, this method of improving quality can be considered fraud.

When purchasing platinum jewelry, you should remember that its fineness cannot be lower than the specified values. If other numbers are applied to the item, it means that the store is selling a counterfeit product that does not contain platinum. You can check the authenticity of the metal by applying a little iodine to its surface: if a dark spot appears at the point of contact, the product should not be purchased.

Jewelry made of platinum and diamonds

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Features of Jewelry

Platinum has been used in the European market as a material for making jewelry for several decades. In Russia, this precious metal is less common. This is partly due to the fact that the price of such products is higher, for example, silver and gold. However, due to increased wear resistance, platinum jewelry becomes cheaper over time.

Gold, like silver, scratches easily. Also, these metals are subject to deformation under relatively weak influence. In contrast, platinum products can withstand such damage. Accordingly, they have to be restored much less often by removing scratches, chips, and the like.

In addition to durability and strength, jewelry made from this precious metal has another positive quality: it very rarely causes an allergic reaction in its owner. That is why today in Russia platinum wedding rings are in greatest demand, since they:

• for many years they retain their original appearance (do not scratch, do not fade);
• do not cause allergies in their owner;
• look attractive.

It is believed that it is products made from this metal that are most successfully combined with diamonds. According to experts, metal is capable of fully revealing the splendor of a precious stone, visually enlarging it, and enhancing the play of the stone in the world.

Product care

Due to the durability and lack of change in appearance, platinum jewelry may seem like it requires no maintenance, but this is not true:

• Any product can become somewhat dull over time; this can be easily corrected by washing the jewelry in an ammonia soap solution, or using a special liquid for cleaning jewelry.
• To give your jewelry its pristine shine, you can turn to a jeweler - platinum can be easily ground and polished.
• It is better to store jewelry in separate boxes or bags, preventing it from getting scratched when bumped.
• If your jewelry contains gemstones, do not use strong chemicals to bleach it. Platinum will not be damaged, but stones may be damaged.

Jewelry shapes

Despite the fact that the material is difficult to process, which is why only a few jewelers use it in their business, jewelry of various shapes and appearances is created from platinum today. At the same time, the most popular is considered to be a product with a textured metal surface and wavy lines on it.

For women they create from platinum:

• rings;
• pendants;
• earrings;
• chains.

Platinum jewelry has one property that attracts the attention of many women: it can be used both for everyday life and for special occasions.

For men, the following are made from precious metal:

• signets;
• clamps;
• crosses;
• cufflinks

These products emphasize business style and show high status. Men's jewelry is often complemented by a variety of antique signs, symbols and other engravings. They also often include small diamonds.

About modern manufacturers

According to official statistics, up to 50 tons of platinum products are produced per year. For a long time, Japan produced the bulk of products on the market. Today the PRC is the leader.

China annually produces platinum products weighing up to 20 tons. At the same time, popular brands include manufacturers based in other countries.

Thus, jewelry from Italian jewelers is in high demand on the market. The attractiveness of such products is due to the fact that they combine classic and modern motifs.

The features and types of the most famous platinum jewelry are summarized in the table.

The cost of platinum jewelry varies depending on its shape, type, and number of jewelry. For example, in Russia, wedding rings made of this precious metal are valued at 25 thousand rubles and more, and the cheapest cufflinks are valued at almost 120 thousand rubles.

How to distinguish white gold from platinum

Externally, both materials are very similar to each other. White gold acquires its characteristic light shine through special procedures, when, like platinum, this color is natural.

Precious metals can be distinguished from each other by weight. Gold is always lighter than platinum. The difference in mass is approximately 11%. An otherwise inexperienced person can only see the difference between precious metals over time. Due to the fact that gold is less wear-resistant, scratches form on its surface.

Platinum jewelry emphasizes the high status of its owner and his refined taste. Such products are harmoniously combined with diamonds, revealing all the charm of the precious stone.