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| P: 9/7/2004 8:49:14 PM | |
bogus Rough Rock Total Posts: 87 Last Post: 7/28/2005 Member Since: 3/22/2004 |
ok, I am confused I have read on a couple of threads that platinum is softer than gold and maybe not a good idea for setting a diamond in? I hope I understood that right? I thought diamonds that were in 14kt had platinum heads so I thought platinum was better to have for lifetime wear. Did I misundertstand? thanx
Veronica Sampson |
| Posted: 9/7/2004 8:49:14 PM | |
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| P: 9/7/2004 8:56:04 PM | |
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Camellia Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 9/22/2005 Member Since: 9/1/2004 |
Hi I've been told by a jeweller that platinum cannot be reused unlike gold. Has anyone else heard this? R R |
| Posted: 9/7/2004 8:56:04 PM | |
| P: 9/7/2004 9:11:09 PM | |
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bogus Rough Rock Total Posts: 87 Last Post: 7/28/2005 Member Since: 3/22/2004 |
well, actually I was thinking of using an old platinum band to make a new ring and asked a jewler if he could use my old paltinum and he said he could. I never had the ring made. But it didnt seem to be a problem for him. Veronica Sampson |
| Posted: 9/7/2004 9:11:09 PM | |
| P: 9/7/2004 9:15:04 PM | |
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bogus Rough Rock Total Posts: 87 Last Post: 7/28/2005 Member Since: 3/22/2004 |
Thanks for that explanation. I GET IT now. I too prefer the platinum. Thanks again. 
Veronica Sampson |
| Posted: 9/7/2004 9:15:04 PM | |
| P: 9/7/2004 10:34:24 PM | |
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Camellia Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 9/22/2005 Member Since: 9/1/2004 |
Steve Maybe the jeweller was concerned about the alloys. My reason for asking is this. I have a apphire ring that is set in platinum and palladium. It was bought from an estate jeweller so I have no idea of how old it is but I have worn it alot. The setting is open basket work (I think that's how it's described) and I've had it repaired by 2 different jewellers unsuccessfully. It is now sitting in a drawer minus one of the small diamonds surrounding the centre stone. I figure it's probably not worth repairing again so I'll do something else with it. However, I was told that platinum couldn't be reused. R |
| Posted: 9/7/2004 10:34:24 PM | |
| P: 9/7/2004 11:46:22 PM | |
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yowahking Cut Rock Total Posts: 317 Last Post: 11/13/2004 Member Since: 8/16/2004 |
sometimes one jeweler really messes it up for the next jeweler to use it or even repair it. Some repairs are just not possible on platinum (near other stones) unless you use a laser. Not many jewelers have access to a laser. Good news is that even if you just use the metal as scrap, plat has more value than gold.
Scott Bohall |
| Posted: 9/7/2004 11:46:22 PM | |
| P: 9/8/2004 8:26:28 AM | |
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,610 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004 |
Platinum pieces are very subject to contamination from other metals. With older platinum pieces it is quite common to see repairs done using white gold parts and/or solders. This makes it extremely difficult to reuse the metal directly in a new piece but it is always possible to just recycle it. Lasers are a relatively new tool in the jewelry business but they are fantasticly useful for working on platinum. Neil Beaty, GG ISA Independent Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile. |
| Posted: 9/8/2004 8:26:28 AM | |
| P: 9/8/2004 2:13:55 PM | |
jesrush Rough Rock Total Posts: 88 Last Post: 11/16/2004 Member Since: 7/25/2004 |
Veronica, Platinum is harder than gold--but scratches easier, developing a brushed "sheen" over time. Gold is softer than platinum--but is somewhat more scratch resistant, and thereby has more of a "shine." Either one is a fine choice... just be sure to get as much information about the *alloy* of the metals as possible. For example a whitegold-palladium alloy is far superior to a whitegold-nickel alloy. -Jason
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| Posted: 9/8/2004 2:13:55 PM | |
| P: 9/8/2004 3:35:59 PM | |
StevL Ideal Rock Total Posts: 591 Last Post: 12/11/2007 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
---------------- The good news is many jewelers do own laser welders. I just did some research and there are many more in service than you may think. We have 5 in use in our small town! Also most jewelers can find a repair source that uses a laser welder, they could outsource the repair. Cheers, |
| Posted: 9/8/2004 3:35:59 PM | |
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