Platinum is a precious metal and when it comes to making jewelry out of platinum, the price of such items soar much above those made from gold or silver. A platinum necklace, therefore, is something that is coveted by many, but can be afforded by just a few. These necklaces vary in size, shape, design, color (platinum also comes in several colors such as whitish, golden and silvery hue) and weight. The price skyrockets further, when precious stones like South African Cape Diamonds are set in a finely designed necklace made of this material.
The necklace’s main usage is of course for wearing to enhance the person’s beauty. Women of all ages can wear them because they look good on all. They go well with almost all dresses, whether it is a casual one, a dress for the party, or one for the office. The necklace looks good both during the day and the night, though most women like to wear one in the evening.
A necklace of platinum will remain as the most cherished jewelry in possession of a woman only if the purity of the metal has been ascertained prior to buying it. Since platinum is rated by a count system, the highest being 1000, one should select a necklace that has the minimum rating of 850 to 900. By the rule of thumb, better the brilliance, higher is the purity. However, the radiance also tends to increase when it is alloyed with metals such as titanium, rhodium, palladium, iridium, osmium, ruthenium or copper. The system of combining platinum with other metals is a standard technique that is followed by most jewelers to heighten the appeal of their products.
The biggest advantage of a platinum necklace is that, the woman can wear it on almost all occasions. If for instance, you are going to attend a wedding, you can comfortably wear no other jewelry but your diamond-studded platinum flower necklace to look stunning. Alternatively, set your hair up in a trendy French knot, and wear the simple necklace with a pendant to look glamorous in a friend’s anniversary dinner. A petite necklace will set the mood for your Sunday brunch with friends and colleagues on the beach.
There has always been an undisclosed rapport between platinum and diamonds. Both are cool, gleaming and exceptionally tough in appearance and usage. And both are rare too. It is therefore only natural that these two are considered to be ‘made for each other’ in the fashion world. Although silver is somewhat similar in looks, it is a far cry from platinum in strength and durability. Prongs that hold diamond pieces together in a necklace (or a wedding ring) will easily give way when it is made of silver, while platinum prongs will stay rigid for years.
Platinum has a neutral color, but it still retains the brilliance needed for making jewelry. High-end items like diamond necklaces are preferably made in platinum thus. Besides, a platinum necklace is almost fully scratch-proof. It does not oxidize when it comes in contact with the outside air, and is also hypoallergenic. A person can wear this for hours without any feeling of discomfort or uneasiness.