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 Every
car in Great Britain has platinum in its catalytic converter,
which reduces emissions.
Only about one-third of the platinum mined today is used in jewellery,
where it consistently commands higher prices than the purest gold.
It is interesting to note that there
are no stockpiles or "reserves" of platinum in any government
or banking storage.
In order to extract one ounce of platinum, about 10 tones of ore
need to be mined. Then the refining process begins taking over
five months.
Platinum belongs to a family of six metals, platinum, palladium,
rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium.
Platinum is a naturally
white metal and will maintain its lustre for ever unlike other
white metals which turn yellowish in time.
The weight of platinum
is one of it's strongest selling points, it has a satisfying weight
which people naturally equate with value.
As the platinum used
in jewellery is 95% pure, it is hypoallergenic. All the platinum
used in Jewellery247.co.uk's jewellery is 95% pure which is the
finest grade available. Other metals are added to the pure platinum
to give it its strength.
Platinum is extremely
dense and is much heavier than silver or gold. Settings made from
platinum hold the world's most precious gemstones but remains
the goldsmiths choice when only the best will do.
Like gold,
platinum is ideal for setting your diamonds and gemstones. However,
to enjoy it to the full, make sure to keep it clean and safe.
While it
is the strongest of metals, it can scratch and develop a lustre
of wear. Many people prefer this look, but if you like it to be
shiny like new then a good jeweller can polish it back to the
original high polish.
Do not
wear your platinum jewellery during rough work or handling household
chemicals. Keep it in a jewellery box away from other pieces so
that it does not get scratched. Also regularly check the settings
and if any claws seem loose then immediately take it along to
a professional for attention.
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