The attraction of platinum, aside from its sheer beauty, is that because of the metal’s dense molecular structure, very little volume is lost when platinum is scratched. Check with your preferred jeweler for detailed gemstone care information. Do not soak or brush delicate gemstones that are mounted in your platinum jewelry such as opal, tanzanite, emerald or topaz.Rinse thoroughly under warm water, avoiding the sink drain.Using a soft toothbrush, scrub the metal gently.Click here to see a jewelry cleaner that can be used on platinum. Clean regularly with jewelry cleaner specially formulated for gold and platinum jewelry or a solution of mild soap and warm water.Many bench technicians use white gold, which can cause dark markings along solder points.Ĭlick here to browse jewelry boxes. When size alterations or repairs are necessary, make sure that your jeweler uses platinum stock to perform the work.This precaution ensures that any gemstones will remain secure in their setting. Have platinum jewelry checked by a professional bi-annually or after being subjected to hard impact.Store your platinum in a separate compartment from other jewelry to avoid scratching.
Avoid gardening and heavy labor while wearing platinum jewelry.Remove platinum jewelry before using harsh chemicals such as bleach or abrasives, which may cause scratching or damage to gemstones.Like all precious metals used in the manufacture of jewelry, platinum does scratch with wear.
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