Why is platinum ring so popular?
Platinum is a precious metal 35 times rarer than gold and twice as hard as gold. With a high density, platinum is heavier than gold. High purity platinum is a popular precious metal choice for wedding rings due to its durability and excellent resistance to corrosion. Elvis Presley chose platinum wedding rings, demonstrating his elegance and special taste.Because of the high purity, platinum jewelry is only available in silver white., however, platinum jewelry with electric black technology is becoming more and more popular in the market, making platinum present a style different from the traditional single color.
To distinguish platinum is to look for the exclusive platinum mark on the inner side of the jewelry. Platinum jewelry is engraved with the exclusive platinum logo: platinum or Pt, and there is a thousand fraction indicating the purity of platinum, such as platinum or Pt950, Pt990. It is like an ID card of platinum and the guarantee of platinum quality.
Hong Kong regulation:
Pt 990: It contains not less than 99% pure platinum and is stamped "Pt 990", "足鉑金" or "足白金".
Pt 950: It contains 95% pure platinum combined with 5% alloys and is stamped "Pt 950".
Pt 900: It contains 90% pure platinum combined with 10% alloys and is stamped "Pt 900".
Mainland China regulation:
Pt 990: It contains not less than 99% pure platinum and is stamped "Pt 990" or "足鉑金".
Pt 950: It contains 95% pure platinum combined with 5% alloys and is stamped "Pt 950".
Pt 900: It contains 90% pure platinum combined with 10% alloys and is stamped "Pt 900".