Platinum Bridal Jewelry

The mix of platinum and other metals used in modern platinum bridal jewelry is usually 95% pure platinum and it should have a hallmark or stamp on it to show this. This means it will have the number 950 stamped on it next to the letters 'Pt' or 'Plat'. If the number is 900 (meaning 900 parts platinum to 1,000 parts) this is 90% platinum. When buying antique platinum bridal jewelry you should be aware that the platinum content might be much lower as platinum was not required to be tested and hallmarked. Platinum is one of the strongest and most durable metals, and it is resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, and doesn't cause problems for those with sensitive skin, as it is hypoallergenic. Platinum bridal jewelry is great for people with sensitive skin who usually have problems wearing jewelry.

Platinum is naturally light silver in color making platinum bridal jewelry a good replacement for silver jewelry. Silver tarnishes easily, needs cleaning frequently and is not strong enough to hold large gems, whereas platinum bridal jewelry is very strong and very heavy. Platinum bridal jewelry’s weight may not suit those not used to wearing heavy jewelry, however it is strong and hard enough to be set with gems. Platinum is a popular choice of metal for diamond jewelry as platinum and diamonds look good together in platinum bridal jewelry. Platinum bridal jewelry are pricey though. Pure platinum is usually more expensive than pure gold but worth it. People often ask what the advantage is of platinum bridal jewelry over white gold jewelry, as white gold also has a silvery color created by combining pure gold with other metals to overcome the yellow color. Because gold has to be mixed to create a silver-colored metal, it is not as strong or durable as either pure gold or platinum. If you look carefully as well you will see that a white gold wedding band is not as white as platinum wedding band.

Platinum can be used with other metals to create two-tone rings with two different colors. Platinum bridal jewelry and gold wedding jewelry are popular with the two colors providing a contrast. Platinum wedding ring sets are popular for those who wish to buy matching his and hers platinum wedding rings or a matching wedding and engagement ring. Platinum bridal jewelry doesn't stay looking brightly polished and new as long as gold, but over time it develops a matt patina which some may prefer. In order to keep platinum bridal jewelry looking shiny and new though, it needs to be cleaned and polished regularly. Platinum rings can be resized by a jeweler which is useful as ring sizes can change as people get older and put on or lose weight.