Limitations and Advantages of Platinum Jewelry

There are enormous numbers of metals that are used to make jewelry. When it comes to engagement rings, the bride seeks rings from top metals of the jewelry. The top choices in jewelry making in regard to the metals used are diamond, gold and platinum. Platinum is not the most familiar to brides as well as the common people. This does not mean that Platinum is used only in the modern days.

Only in popularity Platinum takes a backseat behind Gold and Diamond but its history of usage dates back to several years and centuries. Platinum was used for decorative purposes in the 7th Century in Ancient Egypt. However, Europe started using Jewelry much later in history. Europe started to use jewelry only in the 18th Century. Then usage of jewelry was elusive to the common people and only kings and the rich people could use them.

Platinum gained popularity only 50 or 70 years ago during the Great Depression and World War II. Platinum Jewelry was not much used during these periods because of the economic and social situation. It was after this, when the economy revived, that the Platinum Jewelry became famous. Even then, the growth of Platinum as a popular metal was not any sufficient. Platinum became fully popular only in the last ten years.

The popularity was increased over the last ten years but even then there is a catch. The price of Platinum is quite high as it is one of the rarest metals. The price of platinum is not much affordable to each and everyone in the world. Platinum rings are doubly costlier than white gold and is a status symbol for the wealthy and the rich. Most of the middle class population does not prefer buying Platinum as Gold and Diamond are much feasible options.

Gold and Diamond are considered as valuable options and alternatives than Platinum. The term Gold color comes from the metal gold as the strange yellowish color of gold is seen nowhere else. Diamond is transparent and uses light to good effect. But Platinum is white in color. Platinum is used not only for its being beautiful but is also used for its longevity like Gold and Diamond. Platinum does not wear down as other metals do.

Platinum is also used as prongs to place diamonds and other gem stones in jewelry. Platinum are scratch resistant which keep scratches at limits and hence, Platinum is used to cherish long term memories like Weddings and other auspicious occasions!