) Platinum plated rings have a plating of rhodium which is a Platinum family metal. Platinum rings are both extremely pure and extremely durable. “Sterling silver” is a name for a high quality silver alloy that contains 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% other metals.
2) Platinum rings are also more expensive because of its rarity and density. Sterling silver is an exquisitely beautiful, white, luminous precious metal but less expensive than platinum.
3) Just like gold, platinum doesn't tarnish, corrode, rust, or change colour over the years. And like gold, it's a great metal for making jewellery. It's dense, malleable, (moves easily) and at the same time, very strong. The main downside of sterling silver is its softness. It may scratch, bend and tarnish under repetitive daily wear, pressure or sudden knocks. So you need to clean it regularly to maintain its gleam.
What are the pros and cons of platinum plated rings versus sterling silver
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2. Overview
Jewellery (British English) or jewelry (American English)[1] consists of
small decorative items worn for personal adornment, such
as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets,
and cufflinks.
ORRA has come a long way since its inception. Today, ORRA is one of
India's finest jewellery retail chains, having spread its glow with 33
stores across 21 cities and has consistently been at the forefront of
design leadership and product innovation with 5 global design centres.
3. What are the pros and cons of platinum plated
rings versus sterling silver?
1) Platinum plated rings have a plating of rhodium which is a Platinum
family metal. Platinum rings are both extremely pure and extremely
durable. “Sterling silver” is a name for a high quality silver alloy that
contains 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% other metals.
2) Platinum rings are also more expensive because of its rarity and
density. Sterling silver is an exquisitely beautiful, white, luminous
precious metal but less expensive than platinum.
3) Just like gold, platinum doesn't tarnish, corrode, rust, or change
colour over the years. And like gold, it's a great metal for making
jewellery. It's dense, malleable, (moves easily) and at the same time,
very strong. The main downside of sterling silver is its softness. It may
scratch, bend and tarnish under repetitive daily wear, pressure or
sudden knocks. So you need to clean it regularly to maintain its gleam.
![Overview
Jewellery (British English) or jewelry (American English)[1] consists of
small decorative items worn for personal adornment, such
as brooches, rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets,
and cufflinks.
ORRA has come a long way since its inception. Today, ORRA is one of
India's finest jewellery retail chains, having spread its glow with 33
stores across 21 cities and has consistently been at the forefront of
design leadership and product innovation with 5 global design centres.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)