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There are different kinds of platinum, such as 950, which is 95% pure, and 900, which is 90% pure. Cobalt is commonly used as an alloy; cobalt is an alloy that helps…

Platinum costs almost half as much as gold, and compared to silver and gold, it is ranked #2 in value. It warps and bends faster over time than gold, but is a…

No, platinum is a totally different metal than white gold. Out of the most common metals used in jewelry, there are gold, silver, and platinum, and they are all 3 separate metals…

Gold is considered the top metal in jewelry and platinum is considered #2.

Freshly polished platinum and white gold should look almost the same, but platinum will show its age sooner than white gold, typically. Within a year or two, you can definitely tell its…

That's not really a good comparison because a diamond is a mineral and platinum is a metal, and when you get into the quality of the diamond, it can vary a lot.…

Yes, it does. White gold is naturally yellow. White gold goes through a rhodium treatment that turns it white. Over time, the white will fade and may need to be re-whited about…

Platinum is a far superior material compared to sterling silver. Silver doesn't have the strength that platinum does. Silver bends and warps more over time than platinum. Platinum is a luxurious premium…

We prefer gold. If you are torn between platinum or gold, then we recommend white gold as a better option. If budget is a major issue, then we would recommend platinum jewelry…

No, platinum does not rust. Interesting fact though: platinum is a byproduct of refining gold that was just thrown away about 120 years ago, around the early 1900's.