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L A T I N U M
Used for decoration by both the ancient Egyptians and Inca civilisations and in modern times the first material capable of holding diamonds in a delicate framework; leading to the creation of the beautiful art deco pieces of the 1920's that can be seen in museums today. Until it was declared vital to the war effort in the 1940's, nearly all engagement rings were made from platinum. It is only in the last decade, however, that platinum has begun to enjoy a renaissance as people have again begun to appreciate its subtle yet refined look and feel.
Platinum jewellery isn't just beautiful to look at; it is also beautiful to wear. With a silky polished surface and weighing more than half as much again as 18 karat gold, it conveys a feeling of value and beauty to the wearer.
France's Louis XVI proclaimed it the only metal fit for royalty. Legendary jewellers such as Cartier, Faberge and Tiffany created their timeless designs in platinum. The world's famous diamonds, including the Hope, Jonker I and Kohinoor, are secured by the permanence of platinum. Platinum, in fact is the rarest and the most precious of the three noble metals - gold, silver and platinum. Its rarity is evident from the fact that some 15 times more gold is mined each year. Platinum is extremely dense and weighs much more than gold. A piece of platinum jewellery contains 95% pure platinum and as compared to it gold jewellery contains much less precious metal. Thus working with platinum requires a high degree of skill that only special craftsmen possess. Hence, it commands a significant price premium over gold. Nothing enchances the brilliance of diamonds like the pure white of platinum.
Used for decoration by both the ancient Egyptians and Inca civilisations and in modern times the first material capable of holding diamonds in a delicate framework; leading to the creation of the beautiful art deco pieces of the 1920's that can be seen in museums today. Until it was declared vital to the war effort in the 1940's, nearly all engagement rings were made from platinum. It is only in the last decade, however, that platinum has begun to enjoy a renaissance as people have again begun to appreciate its subtle yet refined look and feel.
Platinum jewellery isn't just beautiful to look at; it is also beautiful to wear. With a silky polished surface and weighing more than half as much again as 18 karat gold, it conveys a feeling of value and beauty to the wearer.
France's Louis XVI proclaimed it the only metal fit for royalty. Legendary jewellers such as Cartier, Faberge and Tiffany created their timeless designs in platinum. The world's famous diamonds, including the Hope, Jonker I and Kohinoor, are secured by the permanence of platinum. Platinum, in fact is the rarest and the most precious of the three noble metals - gold, silver and platinum. Its rarity is evident from the fact that some 15 times more gold is mined each year. Platinum is extremely dense and weighs much more than gold. A piece of platinum jewellery contains 95% pure platinum and as compared to it gold jewellery contains much less precious metal. Thus working with platinum requires a high degree of skill that only special craftsmen possess. Hence, it commands a significant price premium over gold. Nothing enchances the brilliance of diamonds like the pure white of platinum.
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