shape
carat
color
clarity

LOVE my plat950/Ru alloy!!!

motownmama

Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jan 9, 2008
Messages
8,151
Some of you may recall that I had my 3-stone remade for a couple reasons. One reason was I was not pleased with how the platinum/iridium was wearing. I'm a 24/7 gal, but that's the norm in my gang, so I knew there was away to make it with a different alloy that would hold up like my friends' rings. Voila! Just MY experience, mind you. I'm not concluding that my decision is the one and only best way to go for everyone.

95% platinum alloyed with 5% ruthenium. (I believe that's what Tiffany's uses, btw). I've had my ring back since this summer. I wear it for all kinds of activities. As a reference, I wore it without taking it off for a 6 day vacation over the holidays. Showering, sightseeing, horseback riding, dragging my luggage, showering.....you name it! Here are some pictures of the ring. Not sure you can see the metal all THAT clearly, but just the patina is there - no "digs" like I was experiencing with the ring the first time around. (worn with Tiffany Etoile)

img_10424.jpg
 

diamondseeker2006

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jan 11, 2006
Messages
58,472
I totally agree! I have both plat950/ru and plat900/iridium and both hold up beautifully! I avoid the plat950/iridium for rings totally!
 

Diamondbug

Brilliant_Rock
Joined
Jul 23, 2009
Messages
972
Thanks for the info. Good to know there are different kind of plats that are more durable. I quit getting plat rings because of how soft it is and how hard I am on my rings. Wish I knew this before getting my ring in 18k :(sad But next time :naughty: plat it is!
 

junebug17

Super_Ideal_Rock
Premium
Joined
Jun 17, 2009
Messages
13,868
So glad it's working out well for you motownmama, thanks for letting us know, it's good information to have.
 
Be a part of the community Get 3 HCA Results
    Natural Diamond Prices - March 2023
    Natural Diamond Prices - March 2023 - 03/25
    5 Reasons to Buy New Earrings
    5 Reasons to Buy New Earrings - 03/24
    Spring Break Vacation Jewelry
    Spring Break Vacation Jewelry - 03/18
Top