How to Care for Platinum Jewelry

WILL PLATINUM
JEWELRY SCRATCH?
All precious metals scratch, and platinum
is no exception. It is unique in that the
metal is only displaced, not lost. Have
your platinum jewelry polished if you are
interested in maintaining a high shine.
Look for a qualifi ed jeweler or platinum
trained bench worker for all adjustments,
resizing, polishing and cleaning.
WHERE SHOULD I KEEP MY
PLATINUM JEWELRY WHEN
I AM NOT WEARING IT?
Store pieces separately, in a jewelry box
or chamois bag so they don’t get scratched
by other items.
HOW DO I CARE FOR
PLATINUM JEWELRY?
Clean platinum in the same way you
clean other fi ne jewelry to maintain its
fi ne appearance and ensure that it lasts.
Either use a mild solution of soap and
warm water, and gently rub it with a soft
cloth, or buy a jewelry cleaning solution.
CAN I WEAR MY PLATINUM
RING WHILE DOING MANUAL
WORK SUCH AS CLEANING
OR GARDENING?
Remove your platinum jewelry when
undertaking heavy work. It is also advisable
not to handle bleach or harsh chemicals
when wearing your jewelry. Although they
won’t hurt the platinum, chemicals may
discolor diamonds or gemstones.
HOW WILL MY PLATINUM
RING LOOK YEARS FROM NOW?
All precious metals age with daily wear.
Over time, platinum develops a rich fi nish,
called a patina, but it doesn’t wear away.
Many people prefer the patina look, but you
can have your platinum jewelry polished
if you are interested in maintaining a
high shine. Look for a qualifi ed jeweler or
platinum trained bench worker for all
adjustments, resizing, polishing and cleaning