The best way to tell if a ring is silver or platinum is by taking it to a jeweller. Otherwise you can read other ways of doing it in the EHow article in the related links section.
Silver is a white-grey colored metal. Platinum is a white metal. Silver is a softer metal. Platinum is a very dense and heavy metal. Silver is mainly used in jewelry (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, dress rings) and is not suitable for engagement rings. Platinum is mainly used for engagement or wedding rings. Platinum can also be used to make dress rings, though it is not commonly used to make earrings, pendants, bracelets or necklaces. Silver is also more prone to oxidation, sometimes causing the silver to turn black. Platinum is normally not used in the full range of jewelry products due to its higher price.
White gold and platinum are both good options for a class ring. White gold is more affordable and durable, while platinum is more precious and hypoallergenic. It ultimately depends on your budget and preference for the metal's properties.
Yes, a copper ring can be plated in platinum through a process called electroplating. This involves immersing the copper ring in a solution containing platinum ions and passing an electric current through it to deposit a thin layer of platinum onto the surface of the ring.
956 stamped into a ring likely refers to the purity of the metal, indicating that it is made of 95.6% pure platinum. This marking is commonly seen on platinum jewelry to signify its high quality and value.
Platinum over sterling silver rings are less likely to tarnish compared to regular sterling silver, as platinum is a tarnish-resistant metal. However, over time, the sterling silver base may still tarnish slightly depending on factors like environment and care. Regular cleaning and maintenance can help minimize tarnishing.
Platinum is NOT silver. Platinum is much harder and many, many times more expensive.
76% silver, 10% platinum and 14% of another metal. Silver Elite is a trade mark of Josten's and this information is according to them.
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From what i have read, it is an alloy of nickel and silver. It was a cheaper substitute to a gold or platinum class ring. Similar to platinum it can withstand acids, but that is where the similarities end.
The ring is made of silver Elite which is a mix or 76% silver, 10% platinum, and some other metals.
925 means it's silver
It depends on what the ring is made out of. (e.g. gold, silver, platinum, ruby, sapphire, etc.)
SPL engraved inside a 10K diamond ring likely stands for "Sterling Platinum," indicating that the ring is made of a combination of sterling silver and platinum materials. The 10K marking indicates that the ring is made of 10 karat gold, which is a common metal alloy used in jewelry. The presence of both sterling silver, platinum, and 10 karat gold suggests that the ring is a mixed metal piece, combining different materials for aesthetic or durability purposes.
it has to shine and make a ring sound when you crunch it
Silver is a white-grey colored metal. Platinum is a white metal. Silver is a softer metal. Platinum is a very dense and heavy metal. Silver is mainly used in jewelry (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, dress rings) and is not suitable for engagement rings. Platinum is mainly used for engagement or wedding rings. Platinum can also be used to make dress rings, though it is not commonly used to make earrings, pendants, bracelets or necklaces. Silver is also more prone to oxidation, sometimes causing the silver to turn black. Platinum is normally not used in the full range of jewelry products due to its higher price.
White gold and platinum are both good options for a class ring. White gold is more affordable and durable, while platinum is more precious and hypoallergenic. It ultimately depends on your budget and preference for the metal's properties.
Titanium diamond rings, while more rare than gold, silver and platinum, are available at certain jewelers.