How can you tell if platinum is real?

Answer 1

Platinum is rarer, heavier, more durable and even more expensive than gold. It is also very dense, meaning that it is heavy. It does require less upkeep than other metals because it is naturally white. Unlike white gold, which needs to be replated with rhodium (a liquid metal that is part of the Platinum Group Metals), platinum stays white forever. The appeal of platinum is in its appearance. Its white luster is unique. It is about 60% as heavier than 14-karat gold. The metal appears silvery-white when pure, and firm. Contrary to popular misconceptions, platinum does scratch. It is actually "softer," if you would, than gold. However, when platinum scratches, it does not lose metal. The metal simply "moves over" and becomes displaced. With a little buffing, the metal will move right back into place and return back to its original brilliance. When gold scratches, you actually lose metal. If you suspect a fake, bounce the jewelry in your hand and judge how heavy it feels in comparison to a gold jewelry. If it feels a lot heavier, it probably is platinum.