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Buddaham cut rock Posts: 19 |
posted 04-10-2001 10:26 AM
I guess this is more of a "jewelry" question than it is on diamonds, but figured I'd ask. I bought a diamond/platinum & 18K mounting a few months ago. After wearing it for about three months, I notice that the "platinum portion" of the ring looks like it is wearing and there is gold underneath??? Not sure what this means. The ring is marked PT950 and 18K. I have had it appraised and nothing was ever mentioned. I would appreciate anyone's comments on this. thanks, |
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rokhunter rough rock Posts: 7 |
posted 04-10-2001 11:01 AM
Well, the 950 marking shows that your ring is not 100% platinum, but I don't think the alloy mixture would show such signs of wear. Moediamond can address this, if he reads your posting... I think you have an issue to bring up with your jeweler. |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 88 |
posted 04-10-2001 04:30 PM
Can you give us a little more description? Does this ring have any yellow gold trim? Is the head (prongs) yellow gold or white in color? ------------------ |
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Buddaham cut rock Posts: 19 |
posted 04-11-2001 09:49 AM
Yes, the ring is mostly platinum. I would guess 5% is 18K visually. It is 2/3 platinum from the bottom up. Then there is a small portion (approx 3 centimeters wide) of 18K gold. There is another small band of platinum ,a section of baguetts, then another small platinum separator and then a small round (which is held by four platinum prongs). This is the same on both sides. Then there is a platinum setting (6 prongs) for the center stone. Both the platinum and the 18K are engraved with an arrow like design (<<<<<< ). It seems that one portion of the platinum where it is engraved I can see gold?? Almost like the 18K gold is underneath?? I hope I haven't confused anyone, it is kind of hard to explain. |
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moediamond cut rock Posts: 28 |
posted 04-11-2001 05:21 PM
HI Bud, Seems to me that since the shank (the bottom part of the ring) is supposed to be in 950 Platinum, it might not be if you see yellow in the letters of the engraving. Small note: Platinum is best used as 950 or 95% Platinum in rings. It is rarely used in its purest form other than for spark plugs and catalytic converters. |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 88 |
posted 04-11-2001 10:52 PM
My guess, I think it was sized using white gold which will have a slight yellowish tint on platinum. It should be sized with platinum or welded. In some cases you simply can't appy enough heat to work with the platinum with out removing any stones that may be set. This can get expensive, but if its a new ring, they should do it correctly or order it in the correct ring size. Just my opinion of your problem. Good luck! ------------------ |
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Buddaham cut rock Posts: 19 |
posted 04-12-2001 09:00 AM
Thanks for all the replies. Moe, can you please provide me with your phone number and location. If you prefer you can email me at: Buddaham@yahoo.com Thanks, |
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