Please see our materials page for an explanation of the Platinum our body jewelry is made with.
A heavy precious metallic element; gray-white and resistant to corroding. Occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits.
A precious metal used in the finest articles of jewelry, notable for its strength, malleability, and silver-white appearance.
black striated silver-grey celluloid of luminous pearlescence; used in the 1930s by Montblanc and OMAS, a highly prized material.
is the most expensive & most durable type of metal.
The most precious metal in jewelry-making, silvery-white Platinum does not tarnish and is one of heaviest known substances.
Chemotherapy called Platinol®, known as cisplatin or carboplatin also known as Paraplatinum®.
Platinum is a precious metal. It is usually mixed with other similar metals, known as the platinum group metals: iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, and osmium.
(Pt): A white metallic element, popular in jewelry making. In it's pure form, it is soft and malleable. Hardness is noticeably affected by rolling and heat-treating, also by the presence of impurities, even in small amounts. Alloys containing 10% iridium or 5% ruthenium possess hardness and working qualities highly desirable in jewelry making, and are known as "hard platinum."
A chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Pt and atomic number 78. A heavy, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal, platinum is resistant to corrosion and occurs in some nickel and copper ores along with some native deposits. Platinum is used in jewelry, laboratory equipment, electrical contacts, dentistry, and automobile emissions control devices.
An Expensive white metal used in jewelry. It is very desirable because of its beauty and durability. It is usually used at 90% purity ( with the other 10% usually being iridium or rhodium) . Current prices make it cost about 4-6 times as expensive as gold.
Is a very strong dense metal that is more than twice the strength of gold and around 95% pure
A grayish-white, non tarnishing metal. It is rarer (and more expensive) than gold, and has a superior holding power. Jewelry platinum is actually an alloy, typically 90% platinum and 10% iridium, by weight. The iridium serves as a hardening agent. Therefore platinum that is 95% pure is generally softer than 90% pure platinum. (See Frequently asked questions)
rare, silvery white metallic element of great strength, weight and resistance to corrosion. Difficult to alloy, cast and work owing to its very high melting point. The standard of platinum in the US and most western countries is 95% pure and is marked PLAT by dvb. From platina, little silver, the word the Spanish gave it when first seen in South America in the 18th century.
A heavy, silvery white metal that is alloyed with other metals and is used to make fine jewelry.
The negative leg in types R and S thermocouples. A noble metal, symbol Pt with excellent chemical and heat resistance. It is more ductile than silver, gold, or copper.
a dense naturally white metal used to make jewelry in the early 1900's and again after 1950. It is easy to hand engrave, but yet does not give up metal, so it endures well over long periods of time.
One of the three " precious metals" along with gold and silver, platinum is the rarest of them all. It is harder than the other precious metals and has a higher melting point, making it difficult to alloy and work with. Platinum is silvery-white in color, almost never causes allergic reactions and is resistant to tarnish. The standard of platinum in the US and most western countries is 95% pure and is usually marked PLAT. That name comes from "platina", a Spanish word meaning "little silver", which is what the Spaniards called it when they first encountered it in South America in the 18th century. See also Iridium, Palladium, and Rhodium.
A very strong, dense precious metal that is white in color and is 60 percent heavier than gold. Platinum is extremely rare and, therefore, is the most valuable metal used in jewelry today. Platinum jewelry is usually 90-95 percent pure, is very sturdy, and holds stones well. To increase its workability, platinum is usually alloyed with 5-10 percent of another metal such as ruthenium, palladium, iridium or cobalt. Because platinum jewelry is so pure, it is almost completely hypoallergenic.
Platinum is one of the rarist and pure precious metals. Often used for jewelry, platinum is usually 90-95% pure. It almost never causes allergic reactions and is resistant to tarnish. Platinum is more dense than gold or silver is, and is very strong and durable.
A dense (heavy) silvery grey metal, atomic number 78, atomic weight 195.078, used by pre-Columbian South American indians, and rediscovered in the 18th century. Its first use for coins was by Russia in 1828, following the discovery of large platinum deposits in the Ural mountains in 1822.
A contact material that provides low and consistent surface resistance. It is used in the moving contacts of ultra-sensitive relays, thermostats, and potentiometers. Other elements are added to this precious metal to create alloys with higher mechanical wear resistance. Platinum sometimes can be used to replace gold for plating metal parts. It is resistant to corrosion and film formation.
Silvery gray precious metal often used for setting or mounting high quality diamonds as jewellery.
Hypoallergenic metal with high durability, heavy weight, high value, and minimal threat of tarnishing.
A precious metal used in jewelry. Platinum is naturally white, and is favored for many ring settings because of its strength and timeless beauty.
A metallic silvery-white che mica element with the properties of being hard and relatively inert, and having a very high melting point. Commonly used in jewellery, electrical and laboratory equipment, and industrial catalysts.
Platinum is a precious metal 35 times rarer than gold. A platinum credit card symbolises the most prestigious of all credit cards.
A rare, silvery-white malleable metal. It is harder than gold, but very ductile. In B.C. it was discovered in the Similkameen region, but was discarded as worthless by all except the Chinese.
Yes, we can engine turn Platinum but if you want it to look half decent then don't bother with the soft GW alloy used for mounting. Use the HM (Hard Machining) alloy instead if you can get it. As a last resort one of our customers once used the P Pinwire alloy for a Platinum Ruler we did which was bevelled and fluted like the gold one shown here. This was not ideal but worked OK.
The most precious of metals, platinum is naturally white in color. Platinum used in jewellery is actually an alloy of platinum and other metals. Stamped Pt., Plat., or platinum, often with a number indicating purity in parts per thousand (e.g. 900, 950).
a precious metal used primarily in bullion coins.
A noble metal which in its pure form is the negative wire of Type R and Type S thermocouples.
Is a family of 6 rare and valuable metals that are usually silvery white in color. Because platinum is sometimes recovered along with gold, it's a good idea for the placer miner to know what it looks like so he does not discard it along with the waste materials from his recovery system.
The noblest of all precious metals, platinum has a higher specific gravity than gold and a harder brighter surface than silver.
Platinum is the rarest of the three precious metals (platinum, gold and silver). It is harder than gold or silver making it more durable for jewelry purposes. It has a whiter color than silver and is resistant to oxidation ( tarnish). Challenging to work with due to its high melting point it is difficult to alloy and cast. Platinum was discovered in the 1700's in Russia and is abbreviated Pt. or Plat.
A soft, heavy, light gray precious metal.
Thirty-five times rarer than gold, platinum is a treasured and highly sought after precious metal. Platinum is 95% pure, reflecting a brilliant white luster that does not fade or tarnish. Its purity also makes it hypoallergenic and perfect for sensitive skin. With a higher density than most metals, platinum is more durable and less likely to wear away over time. Plus, it is highly pliable and can be shaped into many intricate patterns not possible with other metals.
A soft, heavy, gray metal that can be highly polished. At times platinum has a higher value than gold.
One of the most rare precious metals, platinum also is one of the strongest and heaviest, making it a popular choice for setting gemstone jewelry and watches. It has a rich, white luster, and an understated look. Platinum is hypoallergenic and tarnish resistant. Platinum used in jewelry and watches is at least 85 to 95 percent pure. Many platinum watches are produced in limited editions due to the expense and rarity of the metal.
A dense and rare gray-white, malleable, ductile metallic chemical element, highly resistant to corrosion. Platinum is one of the noble metals, so called because it is chemically non-reactive. It has a melting point of 3,216 °F. When used in jewelry it is often be alloyed with different metals to give it different working properties.
A precious metal that is far harder than gold. It is tarnish resistant and hypo-allergenic.
A precious metal sometimes used for coinage. The only United States issues struck in platinum are the pattern half dollars of 1814 and modern platinum Eagles.
A metal that is an important component of some anticancer drugs, such as cisplatin and carboplatin.
Platinum is a very strong, dense precious metal with a white color. Platinum jewelry is usually 90%-95% pure, is very sturdy, and holds stones well. Platinum is related to iridium. Platinum is 60% heavier than gold. Iridium and platinum are frequently alloyed together, since the Irridium increases the workability of the platinum. Platinum was only discovered in the 1700's in Russia. Platinum is abbreviated Pt. and Plat.
Platinum forms in igneous rocks, it may also occur in placer deposits in river sands and gravels. It is silvery gray, gray white, or white in color, opaque and has a metallic luster.
A valuable, rare metallic element that is very heavy, silvery-white, non- corroding and malleable. As its price exceeds that of gold, it is used in jewellery only for fine articles, but in the form of platinum alloy.
Refers to a photographic process and the resulting print. Also called platinotype. The platinum process produces an image by depositing actual platinum crystals in the paper, the texture of which becomes integral to the print. Platinum prints are more stable than silver prints, but more costly. See also Palladium.
