Why do platinum rings scratch easily?

Platinum Scratches Easier than 14k Gold

Despite being more durable, platinum is actually a softer metal than 14k gold. This means it will scratch a little easier than 14k gold.

Is it normal for platinum to scratch?

Even though platinum lasts longer than gold or silver and wears down slowly, it still does wear. It can always get scratched, and with time, it will develop a patina, which will make it look grayish and dull. If you want, you can always take your platinum piece to a jeweler and ask to have it polished.

How do you stop platinum from scratching?

1. Take it off when you're using chemicals (like bleach) or other abrasives because these can cause scratching on the platinum — and potentially damage the center stone. 2. Avoid wearing your ring when you're using your hands a lot, like when you're working in the garage or garden or working out.

Why is my platinum ring scratching?

Platinum is not a hard metal. It is 4 – 4.5 on the MOHs scale of hardness. This means it can be scratched by anything harder than it is. Diamond is ten on the MOHs scale and can easily scratch platinum.

Can you get scratches out of platinum ring?

Only polishing will remove scratches from gold and platinum. However, the patina of fine scratches that develops over time can add beauty to the jewelry and can reflect the journey a piece has taken. The polishing process removes metal and is only recommended to be carried out a few times over the life of the piece.

Why Platinum Turns Dull Faster Than White Gold

How long do platinum rings last?

Platinum's durability is one of its strongest assets as a precious metal. It will help hold precious stones in place securely for a lifetime. In fact, platinum prongs are often used in rings made of less durable metals, like white gold.

Can you shower with platinum ring?

Can you wear platinum in the shower? A similar scenario to gold, you should refrain from wearing your platinum jewelry in the shower as it will reduce its shine and luster. Water itself will not harm the platinum, but it well affect the overall look of it down the road.

How often should you get your platinum ring polished?

Platinum jewelry that is set with gemstones should be cleaned professionally every six months. Over time Platinum develops a natural patina that many people prefer over the "just polished" look. When this happens, you can take your piece to your qualified jewelry (or us)to have it re-polished to a high gloss look.

Does platinum scratch more than white gold?

Platinum is less hard than 14K white gold and scratches more easily. But — when white gold is scratched, the scratched metal leaves the surface of the ring, clinging to whatever scratched it.

Are platinum rings worth it?

Platinum would never fade or change color over time. All precious metals eventually show wear, including platinum. However, platinum is one of the most durable precious metals you can choose for a ring because of its enduring nature, and it'll wear the best out of any precious metal.

Can I wash my hands with a platinum ring?

Yes- wearing jewelry while washing your hands is considered safe. Yay! If you're worried about missing any germs underneath your rings while washing your hands, you can remove them. TIP: Keep extra ring dishes at different places in your house.

Does platinum scratch easier than gold?

Although more durable, Platinum has a softer surface compared to 14k Gold. For this reason, it scratches easier than 14k Gold.

Is it normal to scratch wedding ring?

We sometimes have customers ask us why their rings are marked and scratched after only a short time. You can notice marks and scratches as quickly as the end of your wedding day! This is quite normal. Your rings can mark as soon as they come into contact with any hard surface.

Is platinum better than gold?

Platinum is almost always more valuable than gold. It's a rarer metal, and platinum rings have higher densities and purities than gold rings. You also need more platinum to make a ring, so they often cost 40-50% more than gold. Platinum also has a sense of prestige.

Do platinum rings need to be dipped?

To make white gold appear fully white, it is plated, or 'dipped,' with rhodium. Rhodium, one of the five platinum metals, coats the jewelry with a bright white layer. But rhodium wears off, and must be replated. Platinum, on the other hand, is a completely white metal, and never needs plating.

Which is better 18K or platinum?

18 Karat is 75% gold, while 14 Karat is 58.3% gold. Platinum used in jewelry, on the other hand, is more pure—typically between 95-98% platinum—with the remaining percentage rhodium and silver. Stronger and more durable than gold, platinum is the heaviest and densest precious metal.

Why is my platinum ring turning yellow?

Rhodium is a precious metal belonging to the platinum family and used for the rhodium-plating. The rhodium-plating is the protecting coat giving the wedding ring the look we are used to. The wedding ring turns yellow because of the use consuming the rhodium coat, letting the natural colour of gold emerge.

Is platinum or sterling silver better?

The difference in durability is really no contest between platinum, white gold and silver. Silver is a soft metal, easily scratched, that wears down quickly and tarnishes requiring regular cleaning and polishing to keep it in tip-top shape. However, with proper care, a silver piece can last a lifetime.

Can platinum rings discolour?

Unlike other metals used to create fine jewelry, platinum will not fade, tarnish or turn color; however, it does take on a distinctive patina with age. Like all precious metals used in the manufacture of jewelry, platinum does scratch with wear.

Can a platinum ring be repolished?

Your jeweler can polish your platinum back to a high shine if you like (platinum's natural patina, a soft, lustrous finish that develops over time, is preferred by many). Your jeweler should also check your setting, to make sure everything is safe and secure.

How can you tell if a platinum ring is real?

Platinum is a very rare and expensive metal. Therefore, all platinum jewelry will be marked to show authenticity. Look for the words "Platinum," "PLAT," or "PT" followed or preceded by the numbers "950" or "999." These numbers refer to the purity of the platinum, with "999" as the most pure.

Why you should never take off your wedding ring?

Tossing and turning can wear down your ring, causing the prongs around your diamond to loosen or other minor damages to take place. So, before you go to bed, remove your ring and put it by your bedside for safekeeping.

How do I make my platinum ring shiny?

Warm water and soap

The cheapest and easiest way to clean platinum rings is by soaking them in a sudsy solution of warm water and a mild washing up liquid for around 30 minutes. This will lift any built-up grime and debris from your rings, effortlessly restoring their lustre.

Should you sleep in rings?

Many newly engaged people wonder if it is okay to sleep with their engagement ring on. The answer is that it's not recommended. Sleeping with your engagement ring on can put unnecessary pressure on your ring, which can bend prongs.