Men’s Designer Jewellery: Platinum Is A Great Choice
There are numerous options open to a man that is bold enough to wear designer jewellery. Wearing platinum male jewellery holds a lot of promise. In fact, items of men's designer jewellery that were once only worn by royals are now readily available to every man. What is more, platinum jewellery items are rewriting the history of jewellery – especially as far as breaking away from depending only on gold is concerned. There are several good reasons men should consider wearing platinum designer jewellery.
Platinum, A Great Choice For Men
Platinum jewellery will not fade. That is why, even though it is more expensive, platinum jewellery items are fast becoming the new rage - and for a good reason. These items of men's designer jewellery are shiny, although they also cost more than gold jewellery. However, just like in the case of jewellery made from gold, platinum men’s designer jewellery items too have different types of markings that help identify the purity of the platinum being used in the jewellery items. Always check the hallmarks on platinum, just as you would with gold and silver. Platinum jewellery hallmarked in the UK will carry one of four marks denoting the purity of the metal:
850 (85% pure)
900 (90% pure)
950 (95% pure)
999 (99.9% pure)
A platinum jewellery item with a marking of nine hundred signifies that it is ninety per cent made out of pure platinum and the remaining ten per cent is a mix of other metals. 999 is 99.9% pure platinum and so costs more than the lower grades.
Platinum Works Well For All Kinds Of Male Jewellery
When it comes to buying platinum men’s designer jewellery, there are, as has been the case from ancient times, many items to choose from including pendants, rings, bracelets, chains, and earrings.
Today, there is perhaps no better option regarding men’s designer jewellery than choosing items made from platinum. Platinum sets off the whiteness and fire of diamonds like no other precious metal can. White coloured platinum men’s designer jewellery, in particular, lasts longer – even more than white coloured gold. Unlike white gold, platinum's colour never needs replating. Another reason to opt for platinum men's jewellery is that platinum is very robust and can withstand a lot of heavy use.
Such is the robustness of platinum jewellery that there have been findings of ancient ornaments made from platinum in countries such as Ecuador that stand testimony to the remarkable qualities of platinum and achievements of the South American ancient tribes that made such items.
Platinum, The Metal That’s Kind To Your Skin
Although men might not like to think about it, they also suffer allergies and skin sensitivities. For some men, wearing metal against their skin can cause irritation and a rash. Some people are even sensitive to gold, or the metals it is mixed with. Platinum is renowned for being hypoallergenic; the reason it is commonly used inside the body in surgical procedures.
Jewellery Designers Love Platinum
Italian designer jewellery is well respected. Italian master designers enjoy an enviable reputation of creating real masterpieces out of virtually everything they touch. They tend to prefer gold. It seems that this metal offers the Italian designer greater scope to vent to their creativity.
These days buyers are often choosing fine jewellery designed and crafted in the UK. British jewellery designers and artisans offer world-leading design and artistry. When you browse through All Diamond's jewellery collections, you will be impressed by the distinctive detailing on offer, emphasising the quality of the jewellery.
Platinum And Silver, Is There A Real Choice For Quality Men’s Jewellery?
The precious metal that is closest to platinum in terms of its appearance is silver. They are two of the most used metals used in jewellery. Although they may look similar, these two metals are quite different. Platinum is one of the hardest metals used in jewellery; it is much less subject to damage than silver, which is not ideal for male jewellery. Worse yet silver can tarnish and darken in harsh, moist environments. Platinum will not discolour. Platinum is much easier to take care of and keep looking its best.
Silver is relatively inexpensive and tends to be used in lower quality jewellery pieces. Some companies, including All Diamond, do not offer silver jewellery. The only precious metal used in jewellery that is more expensive than platinum is rhodium.
If you plan to wear your new jewellery piece every day, such as an engagement or wedding ring, then platinum is the clear winner.
Can White Gold Be A Better Choice Than Platinum?
Short answer? Not usually.
The longer answer is that white gold is generally chosen over platinum because platinum is more costly than white gold. Platinum will be more durable than white gold which gains much of its colour from a coating of rhodium that must be replaced every few years. The gold below the plating becomes exposed.
In terms of appearance, white gold has a high shine as compared to platinum’s softer sheen. Many men prefer the more subtle appearance of platinum over that of white gold.
Compared to white gold, the durability of platinum suits many men's lifestyles somewhat better than white gold. A wedding ring that gets crushed during strenuous activities is not ideal. Platinum’s strength is a clear winner here.
Is Platinum The Right Choice For You?
If you are looking for a precious metal that is safe next to your skin, will look great for decades to come, requires little maintenance and is a good investment, platinum is the obvious choice. When you browse our jewellery collections, you will be able to directly compare most of our pieces in white gold and platinum and make your mind up. We think that, for most men, platinum male jewellery will be the first choice for any guy who looks best wearing jewellery with a white, bright, finish.
