In the field of jewelry, the most common precious metal materials are 18K gold and platinum. Recently, many friends have asked me what the difference is between 18k white gold and platinum? I want to buy a ring, but I can’t tell the difference! Today, I will analyze how platinum rings are.

First of all, platinum has very good properties

Platinum has a very high hardness, which can be as high as 4. Among all precious metals, it has very excellent properties. Because it is white in color, it will not fade. At the same time, platinum has very stable chemical properties and is not prone to corrosion and dissolution. It can resist the acids and alkalis in daily life very well. Therefore, platinum is loved by people in the jewelry industry. Whether it is used as plain gold jewelry or as inlay, it can well show the beauty of the jewelry itself.

Second, how to choose the color of platinum

Common types of platinum jewelry currently on the market include Pt990, Pt950 and Pt900, with purity of 990‰, 950‰ and 900‰ respectively. The most common one is Pt950. Although the hardness of platinum is already very high, the higher the purity, the lower the hardness. Therefore, in order to make platinum more durable, try not to choose jewelry with too high purity.

Third, should I choose inlay or plain gold?

There is no difference between plain gold jewelry and inlaid jewelry. It depends on the specific use. If it is used for marriage proposal, then it is natural to choose jewelry inlaid with diamonds. If it is used between lovers, it is naturally more practical to choose the simplest plain gold jewelry.

Fourth, when choosing precious metals, you need to check the printing

Our country has corresponding standards for precious metal jewelry, and the standards are mandatory. Therefore, all precious metal jewelry sold in China must have corresponding characters printed on them. The characters printed on precious metals are often composed of the name of the precious metal plus the purity. For example, for platinum jewelry with a purity of 950‰, the corresponding characters printed on it can be Pt950, Platinum 950, Platinum 950, Platinum 950, and Platinum 950. At the same time, the Chinese characters should be indicated on the product label, such as Platinum 950 and Platinum Pt950. If the jewelry is too small to be printed, the product should be accompanied by a label containing the contents of the imprint.

Fifth, when choosing jewelry, pay attention to the craftsmanship of the jewelry.

The craftsmanship of jewelry will definitely affect the beauty of the jewelry and its durability when worn in the future. Therefore, when choosing platinum jewelry, you must choose those with excellent craftsmanship.

1. For inlaid jewelry, the first thing you need to check is whether the inlaid gemstones are firm and whether the gemstones are loose. If it is claw-set, pay attention to whether the surface of the claws is smooth. Too rough claws can easily cause “hanging lines” when wearing clothes, affecting the firmness of the jewelry and even causing the loss of gemstones.

2. For plain gold jewelry, plain gold jewelry often has certain patterns. When purchasing, you need to check whether the surface of the jewelry is worn and whether the corresponding details are delicately processed. If it is a necklace jewelry, you need to check whether the lock behind the neck is smooth and whether the connection between the chains is firm.