All About Platinum
At Brilliance, we're proud to offer a wide assortment of platinum settings for our finest jewelry pieces. All of our platinum consists of at least 95% pure platinum, with a maximum of 5% alloy metals. Nearly all of our solitaire and engagement rings have platinum prongs to keep diamonds securely in place.
Precious Metals in Jewelry
Platinum is considered among the most pure and precious metals used in modern-day jewelry making. It has become synonymous with luxury and longevity. Because of its hardness and durability, pure platinum is often mixed with other metals to make it more malleable. The most common alloy metals paired with platinum are copper, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and titanium.
Often heralded as just as beautiful as the gems it displays, platinum boasts a silvery-white luster that imparts unmistakable elegance and blends well with a variety of metals and stones. Four times stronger than gold, platinum is renowned for its hard-wearing properties, resistance to damage and wear, and its substantial heft.
Platinum Purity
Although some alloys may be billed as platinum by jewelry sellers, there are stringent requirements for what constitutes a 'pure' platinum piece. Only metals marked with a 950 or 900 purity designation are considered high-grade platinum. Alloys containing a lower ratio are often used to make jewelry, but these pieces don't impart the same high standards of quality, longevity, or beauty. At Brilliance, we use only the purest platinum alloys to craft our fine jewelry.
Care & Maintenance
At Brilliance, we offer complimentary cleaning services for all jewelry products we sell. Contact us to learn more about how your favorite platinum jewelry can look new again.
For at-home cleaning, immerse your platinum jewelry in a mild, non-abrasive jewelry cleaner and then gently rub the surface with a soft cloth. Twice a year you should have a professional jeweler perform a thorough cleaning and buff the surface free of any scratches. You can also ask them to polish the metal for a shinier look; otherwise, it will acquire a matte patina over time. When not being worn, it's best to store jewelry in a cloth bag, sealable plastic bag, or lined box to keep it from coming into contact with others to prevent scratching.
Platinum Advantages
At thirty times more rare than gold and four times stronger, platinum has become synonymous with luxury and longevity. Platinum is considered the best choice for everyday wear due to its durability, being hypoallergenic, and so much more.
History of Platinum
Platinum is a metal with a rich and deep-rooted history. Mined in Russia and South Africa, it was first used in decorative applications in ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Preferred for its remarkable strength and longevity, the metal was used to adorn Egyptian coffins. The South American Inca Indians also made use of platinum to decorate their artifacts.
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