Ensure your precious platinum pieces remain in perfect condition with advice and tips on jewellery storage, cleaning and maintenance. Look after your precious platinum jewellery and its looks will last forever.
Platinum is Hypo Allergenic
Platinum’s purity makes it the perfect alloy for people with sensitive skin. Because platinum is more pure than gold and has been mixed less metal than other alloys used to create jewellery, it does not cause allergic reactions. People who suffer from allergic reactions when they wear gold jewellery in their ears or who experience rashes on their fingers when wearing gold jewellery should consider platinum.
Where should I keep my platinum jewellery when I am not wearing it?
Store pieces separately, in a jewellery box or chamois bag so they don’t get scratched by other items. Store your platinum jewellery and other precious items in a safe place such as a personal safe or safety deposit box.
How do I care for platinum jewellery?
Clean platinum in the same way you clean other fine jewellery to maintain its fine appearance and ensure that it lasts. Use a mild solution of 50% household ammonia and 50% warm water and then gently rubbing it with a soft cloth. Note that harsh chemicals such as ammonia should not be used on gemstones other than diamonds because it may damage them.
Will platinum jewellery scratch?
All metal can be scratched, however with platinum the metal has merely been displaced. Take your platinum jewellery to a qualified jeweller twice per year for inspection and for polishing and cleaning. Only allow a trained professional jeweller to do adjustments, resizing, polishing and cleaning of your precious platinum jewellery. Be aware that over time platinum develops a natural patina that many people prefer over the “just polished” appearance of platinum. When this happens to your platinum jewellery you may take it to a qualified jeweller and have the item polished for that “high gloss” look or simply ask them not to remove the patina if that is your preference.
Can I wear my platinum ring while doing manual work such as cleaning or gardening?
Do not wear your platinum or other fine jewellery when doing home cleaning, gardening, or other types of heavy work or manual labour. Jewellery is designed to be decorative, not indestructible. Although they won’t hurt the platinum, chemicals may discolour diamonds or gemstones and also cause an allergic reaction with your skin if trapped between the ring and your finger
