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If you want to buy a necklace that is fit for a queen or king then you can’t go past platinum. France’s Louis XVI proclaimed that Platinum was the only metal fit for royalty referring to it as ‘the metal of the kings’. These days, Platinum is still considered to be the crème de la crème of precious metals.

Platinum, like gold has a long and distinguished history. It was first used for jewelry in ancient Egypt and South America, where the ancient Egyptians and Incas held it in high regard. During the end of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th, platinum was the premier metal for all-important jewelry. Platinum dominated the world of jewelry design during the Edwardian era, and the Art Deco period. The world’s famous diamonds, including the Hope, Jonker I and Koh-I-Noor, are all secured by Platinum. During World War II platinum was declared a strategic metal and its use was banned for all non-military purposes, jewelry making included.

Platinum is still one of the world’s rarest metals. Annually, only about 133 tons of platinum are mined, compared to about 1,782 tons of gold, and it takes 10 tons of ore and a five month process to make up one ounce of platinum. This might explain why platinum is considered to be very precious and also why it is so expensive.

A necklace made from platinum will usually be alloyed with other metals, including iridium, palladium, copper and titanium. However, it is the only precious metal used in fine jewelry that is 90 to 95 per cent pure. It is also largely hypo-allergenic and tarnish resistant. When purchasing a platinum necklace look for '950 Plat' or 'Plat' for guaranteed quality.

One of the most appealing properties of platinum is its strength and durability. Platinum is the strongest and heaviest (it is even stronger than gold) of the jewelry metals and won’t wear down over time like white gold. While it is strong it can still scratch and develop a patina of wear.

Another alluring property of platinum is its white luster, which can help bring out the brilliance of diamonds far better than gold.

How to care for your platinum necklace:

To ensure the lasting beauty of your platinum necklace do not wear it when coming into contact with harsh chemicals. Always store it in a fabric-lined box away from other pieces so it doesn’t get scratched. To clean it, soak it in a mild solution of soap and warm water and gently scrub it with a soft bristled brush, this is generally all that is required to help maintain its luster.

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