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Platinum Diamond Ring
Platinum is a metal with a brilliant white lustre which is synonymous with integrity and inner truth.
It is usually 95% pure (18 carat gold is 85%) and does not fade or tarnish. It is hypoallergenic and suitable for wearer’s who have sensitive skin.
If you combine these qualities with those of diamonds you will realize that a platinum diamond ring really is the ultimate symbol for all things eternal.
The purity of platinum helps to reflect the brilliance of the diamonds. Because of its strength and durability it will not wear and has a low “spring back” which means there is less danger that stones will become loose. It is also a pliable metal that can be fashioned into thin wire which offers extensive creative opportunities for jewellery designers.
Until the 1920s almost 93% of the world’s supply of platinum came from the USSR. The first known use for it was as Russian coins in 1828. In 1865 counterfeit Spanish coins which were gold plated platinum were discovered. In 1907 Louis Cartier made the first platinum watch. In 1924 large deposits of the metal were discovered in South Africa by Merensky and Rustenberg and this is when it really started to be more widely used and became fashionable during the Art Deco period.
Today it is regarded as a versatile metal which can be used to craft traditional and ultra modern jewellery. Many men prefer to wear platinum than silver or gold. Whether you are buying a gift for a loved one or just deserve a treat yourself, the purchase of a platinum diamond ring may be seem rather expensive, but it is a declaration of eternal love and friendship.
If you are still unconvinced and need a less romantic justification to spend your money, then remember it is something which will last forever and provided you follow the basic rules (4Cs) and choose good quality diamonds, it is an excellent investment.
