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How to distinguish platinum from platinum through 5C
May 10, 2023
All diamond jewelry uses precious metals. Platinum or platinum can best release the brilliance of colorless diamonds. However, we have noticed that people often confuse these two precious metals. In this article, we will use 5C (similar concepts to diamond 4C - carat, color, clarity, and cutting) to help you distinguish between platinum and white K-gold, after all, these are two completely different substances.
Color and maintenance
The color of platinum is made by mixing gold, silver, nickel, palladium, and/or manganese. There is no pure white substance like K gold in the world. People usually cover the surface of precious metal K gold with a rhodium layer to make it appear whiter and brighter. This process needs to be repeated from time to time, otherwise the color of the jewelry will be returned to its main component yellow K gold color: golden yellow. On the contrary, platinum is naturally white and will not turn yellow like white gold jewelry in the long term.
White K gold and platinum have the same color on the surface, but there are differences in reality. White K gold has a distinct silver white color, while platinum appears silver gray. Therefore, we recommend not to wear jewelry made of these two precious metal materials at the same time. For example, if you choose a white K-gold diamond engagement ring, it is best not to choose a platinum wedding ring.
Price
The main advantage of white K gold over platinum is its price. Platinum is relatively rare and therefore more expensive. Only 160 tons of platinum can be mined on the earth every year, which is much less than the 1500 tons of gold mining output. Since the price of precious metals is determined by their weight, it is not surprising that platinum is relatively expensive. The price of K gold is only about half that of platinum, and that excess amount can be used to purchase a larger and more beautiful diamond.
form
Most white K-gold jewelry is between 14 or 18 carats. The former contains 58.3% pure gold, while the latter contains 75% pure gold. The higher the carat count, the purer the K gold. Pure gold is 24 carats, but it is too soft to use to make jewelry. Therefore, it must be mixed with other metals to make an alloy.
Platinum is a very durable precious metal. It is stronger and heavier than gold, so it is not cheap. Moreover, platinum jewelry is relatively heavy to wear. This is the issue of personal preferences. If you are allergic to nickel, platinum is the best choice. Nickel is often mixed with gold to make white K gold. Platinum is purer and therefore considered a hypoallergenic material. Nickel free K gold is also an option.
Culture
Gold symbolizes wealth, wisdom, and divinity. The golden age refers to a good time, and we call the 50th wedding anniversary the golden wedding. Gold is also considered the most traditional precious metal, especially used for making engagement and wedding rings. Due to its durability, gold symbolizes eternal love and dedication between couples.
Although gold is considered to represent first place (as can be seen from the term gold medal), platinum seems to have become a new symbol of wealth and prestige. Platinum credit cards often enjoy more discounts and privileges than gold cards. Meanwhile, Hollywood's obsession with platinum tells us that for some people, platinum has become the new gold.
Whether you choose white gold or platinum jewelry, they are all very beautiful. However, it is very important to know the advantages and disadvantages of these two materials.
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