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Gold & Platinum. What is the difference?

Gold and platinum are common precious metals that have been used for jewelry manufacturing. They are been using due to their metal characteristic and appearance. Today we will share the difference based on their comfort, appearance, durability, and cost.

Comfort

Platinum is more dense compare to gold. Due to these characteristics, platinum rings will be heavier compared to gold rings. Comforts are a very subjective issue. Some will feel comfortable if wearing heavier rings and some will feel comfortable with a lighter ring. Platinum also is more hypoallergenic compare to gold. Some people will have an allergic issue with nickel alloy in gold composition.

Appearance

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We main differentiate between gold and platinum is from its colour. Platinum is naturally in white colour and gold is in yellow colour. If you prefer a white ring, there are some option for you. whether you can choose white gold ring or platinum.

White gold is composed of gold, alloys, and some other metal called rhodium plating which give its white appearance. However, over time, rhodium plating in white gold will wear off and the ring will be faded into a yellowish tinge. This matter will not occur to platinum due to white is its natural color.

Durability

Platinum is more durable compare to gold. However gold and platinum are strong materials enough for jewelry manufacture.

Even though Platinum is known for its strong and durable character, actually it is softer compared to middle-grade gold. It means Platinum will getting scatches easier compare to K14 gold. However, even scratches platinum ring will develop something called a patina finish which looks antique or worn ring. This appearance is one of the platinum fans looking for.

Cost

To purchase a platinum ring, gold and platinum are quite similar and it is the cost per gram. However, as I mentioned before, Platinum itself is more dense compare to gold. For example, usually, platinum rings will have 95% of platinum composition while for k18 rings the composition only 75% of gold. So Platinum ring will be more expensive compare to a gold ring.

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