Why platinum jewelry is so popular
Gold jewelry does not necessarily have to be yellow. In addition to the natural color of this precious metal, there is rose gold or white gold. But these colors are obtained by adding other metals, copper for rose gold or palladium/nickel for white gold. However, there is a very precious white metal that can replace white gold for luxury jewelry: platinum .
While pure gold is currently trading at just over $1,300 per ounce, platinum is priced at over $850, much higher than silver, which is around $16 per ounce. Platinum is therefore indeed a precious metal . It is therefore a choice alternative for making more discreet jewelry than yellow gold jewelry.
examples of used platinum jewelry from Miller
Platinum Jewelry: Star of the 2019 Academy Awards
If you're used to scrutinizing the outfits and jewelry of the stars who walk the red carpet, you've undoubtedly noticed that the majority of the stars present at the 2019 Academy Awards wore white and gray jewelry . It can be white gold, but mostly platinum. Lady Gaga's Tiffany and Co. necklace, which featured a massive diamond , was indeed platinum. Also for the 2019 Academy Awards, Cartier, Bvlgari and Harry Winston had chosen to provide their faces with platinum jewelry.
The benefits of platinum
It is no coincidence that platinum is a precious metal of choice for jewelry making. First of all, its color makes it an alternative to yellow gold. In addition, this white allows colored stones to be highlighted even more, such as non-white diamonds. Denser than gold, platinum is also ideal for safely setting precious stones. There is also the prestigious factor of platinum, one of the rarest precious metals on the planet.
During certain periods in the history of jewelry, platinum was actually preferred to gold, which was considered too bling-bling. This was particularly the case during the period of Art Deco jewelry. While there is always an exception to the rule, the vast majority of Art Deco brooches, necklaces and bracelets shine with the sparkling white of platinum.
Amy Adams, for example, attended the 2019 Academy Awards wearing platinum Cartier jewelry from the 1930s , including a diamond and platinum Cartier brooch, earrings, and bracelet.
What is platinum?
It is a precious and noble metal that resists corrosion. It has been appreciated since the dawn of time because of its quasi-unalterability and density. It is rarer than gold, hence its value. It is of course used in jewelry , but also in other sectors such as laboratory equipment, in dentistry, in the automotive sector and in electronics.
While a gold jewelry uses 75% metal for 18k jewelry, or even 50.3% for 14k jewelry, Pt 950 platinum jewelry uses 95% pure metal (the rest is made up of related metals or silver), which means that its density is higher than white gold. To the naked eye these 2 metals look similar, but this difference in composition is a major difference.
What platinum jewelry?
Platinum is a popular metal for engagement rings , wedding bands and other wedding jewelry, but not only. It is used by the biggest houses for the development of high jewelry collections. It is an excellent alternative to white gold, the possibility of varying the contents of your jewelry box with high quality pieces.
Platinum can be used to make simple, raw jewelry, but it is especially useful for showcasing white diamonds and colored stones.
Like gold jewelry, platinum jewelry comes in several qualities:
- Pt 950 : 95% pure platinum
- Pt 850 : 85% pure platinum
- Pt 800 : 80% pure platinum
If there is no hallmark, there is a good chance that the jewel contains less than 50% platinum. It is therefore better to buy pieces from recognized houses, from trusted jewelers .
Used platinum jewelry
If you want to acquire prestigious pieces such as platinum jewelry, why not opt for a second-hand necklace or bracelet? Miller, a specialist in this market since 1989, offers you a whole range of second-hand platinum jewelry , signed by the biggest brands or not, in order to enrich your case at a low price.
All our platinum jewelry is authenticated, appraised and restored before being put on sale for a second life . Whether you are looking for an Art Deco platinum jewel or a more contemporary piece, you will probably find what you are looking for among our wide range of second-hand jewelry .
