What is Platinum?
Platinum, is more precious, and more enduring than gold. Platinum is a completely different metal, which is found naturally in the earth. It is relatively rare, about 35 times rarer than gold. It is truly a magical metal. Platinum is a metallic element with the atomic number 78 and the symbol Pt. On the periodic table of elements, it is found in Group 10 and in Period 6 between iridium and gold. It is referred to as a “transition metal.” It is also one of the “platinum metals,” along with iridium, osmium, palladium, rhodium, and ruthenium. Platinum is a malleable, ductile element. Described as grayish-white in color, its name comes from the Spanish platina, which means “little silver.” Platinum is one of the so-called precious metals, along with gold and silver. Platinum jewelry is made from very pure platinum. As compared to gold, platinum falls between the 18-karat and 24-karat range, with 18 karat being approximately 75% pure and 24 karat being the purest. Since 18-karat jewelry is
Platinum is a precious metal that is very hard and heavy. We use an alloy that is 95% platinum. It is almost as white as silver, absolutely hypoallergenic, very hard, will not tarnish and very expensive. Platinum is very dense and about 80% heavier than 14K gold. We do not cast our own platinum and have difficulty changing the size of a platinum ring so if you choose platinum please plan at least a month lead time. Click here for Platinum Rings. If you want to order platinum rings we highly recommend that first you order the same size and design in silver to be sure of the fit. If for instance you think you need size 7 1/4 you should order 3 silver rings size 7, 7 1/4 & 7 1/2. Which ever ring fits best should then be worn for several days at least to be sure of size and comfort. The silver rings can then be returned for credit against the cost of the platinum ring. 50% of the cost of the platinum ring is charged when the order is placed and the balance when the order is complete.
Platinum is a precious metal that is very hard and heavy. We offer an alloy that is 95% platinum. It is almost as white as silver, absolutely hypoallergenic, very hard, will not tarnish and very expensive. Platinum is very dense and about 80% heavier than 14K gold. We do not cast our own platinum and have difficulty changing the size of a platinum ring so if you choose platinum please plan at least a month lead time. To estimate the cost of a platinum ring multiply the 14K cost by 3.5.
Platinum is a white metal that is found in nature in usually alluvial (water-washed and -transported sediment) deposits. Its name is a derivative of the Spanish word “plantina,” which means “silver.” It was given the name “platina del Pinto,” because it was first found in 1741 in New Granada, now known as Colombia, South America. It unfortunately is never found in its pure form in nature; it is always found with other alloys of metals of the platinum group of metals (the platinum group is a closely-related group of alloys consisting of platinum – the most abundant, iridium, osmium, palladium, rhodium and ruthenium). It also is found in deposits of iron, copper, gold and nickel. Platinum, with a specific gravity of 21.45, is a much denser and thus heavier metal than gold which has a specific gravity of 19.3. Because it is heavier than gold and is usually much stronger, it was used to hold many important gems including the Hope Diamond. In jewelry, platinum is usually used at 90% to 95%
