Caring for a Platinum Ring that Becomes Dull

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Platinum is a beautiful and durable metal that is often used in jewelry. When it is first purchased, it may be shiny and dazzling. However, over time a platinum ring becomes dull and lackluster. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as exposure to chemicals or pollutants in the … Read more

Why Does Platinum Scratch So Easily?

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When it comes to scratches, platinum is one of the most accessible materials to scratch. In fact, it only takes a fingernail to create a noticeable mark on platinum. So why is this metal so easily scratched? We’ll take a closer look at what makes platinum so scratchable and find out some … Read more

Preventing Platinum from Scratching

Platinum rings may have different types of carvings on them as well. 

Platinum is considered one of the best metals for making jewelry. Mostly, it is used for making men’s jewelry items such as platinum rings. However, just like many other metals, it can be scratched as well. But if you use it carefully and follow certain tips, we assure you that the platinum … Read more

How to Identify Metals in Jewelry

Hallmarks on gold help in identifying real gold jewelry.

Craftsmen today use almost every pliable metal they can acquire to satisfy the popular demand for jewelry. Jewelry items falling in all sorts of pricing, quality, and design range are available in the market. However, the market is also filled with fraud and counterfeit jewelry. Therefore, to avoid becoming a victim of … Read more

Why Does Platinum Dull?

Crystals of pure platinum grown by gas-phase transport

A major part of planning your dream wedding is deciding the type of wedding ring you and your better half want. Couples often look for that perfect shiny platinum rings that will last a lifetime. But to their disappointment, many of the couples who bought one have experienced their platinum rings getting … Read more

Ring Buying Guide for Men

Most men only wear one ring in their life which is the wedding band. Some, however, wear rings with personal significance such as a class ring, a family seal, or a Masonic emblem. Only a few men wear decorative rings. But rings are both for men and women, it’s just that women … Read more