A metal that allures women, a metal that is simple, serene and subtle, a metal that is rare and precious. It derives its name from the Spanish term “Platina”, meaning little silver.
It was discovered in 1557 by Julius Caligour.Platinum is known for its Polish, luster,strength&durability. During the eighteenth century, Platinum's was declared to be suitable for the Jewellery items. Platinum reached its peak of popularity in the early 1900's.
The unit of platinum is “fineness”100% pure platinum – 1000 fineness.Both Gold and Platinum are measured in grams.
Anti to the heading, Platinum has an eternal charm and looks the same throughout its life with a very negligible wear out.A scratch on a Platinum piece is merely a displacement of the metal & none of its volume is lost. It is fondly called as a “Dead Set metal”- once it holds the diamond, it secures it for a lifetime.
World's most famous gems are set in platinum, such as the Koh-I-Nor diamond, part of the British crown jewels.
The Platinum Guild International (PGI) symbol is embossed on every piece of jewellery sold and manufactured by its members.