Platinum Rings
Rings are made with all kinds of metal from silver to gold and platinum and each metal has its own utility and prices. Silver is the cheapest among all precious metals and next comes the gold, white or yellow and many prefer to have either in 22K or 14K gold.
Platinum rings are the latest craze for over a decade or so and is more popular in Europe and USA for various good reasons. Platinum is often called the King of all metals because of its rare allure, purity and endurance.
One must keep in mind that like all other metals the platinum is also alloyed with other metals in order to bring hardness level fit to make jewelry. Generally 5 to 20% other alloy metal is mixed and is priced accordingly. 95% pure platinum rings mixed either with Cobalt or Ruthenium are comparatively more bright and expensive than the 80% mix. All rings carry hallmark of purity inside the rim. Platinum as a metal have hypo-allergy component and may not suit all skin types but this metal is scratch resistant and more durable.
High quality platinum rings come both in classic and modern styles. Earlier gold were the base metals used in making of diamond rings but now platinum is used by almost every designer in engagement or wedding rings. Platinum gives the exclusive finish and glow in nay jewelry type. This metal is a more tensile and malleable element, making it ideal for rings and bands.
Since platinum rings typically carry higher price tags often customers who are fashion conscious go with that. Diamond platinum rings are the latest craze among many savvy customers. One must make sure that the setting of any ring is perfect and fits well on finger. It is well designed with quality diamonds as paying higher price for metal alone is no good when set with low quality stones or gems.
.: DIAMONDS :.
Diamonds have become popular since the beginning of 19th century. The growth of world economy plus the ongoing successful marketing and advertising campaigns led to more demands for diamond jewelry around the globe. There has been remarkable increase in production supply. New improved ultra modern techniques of cutting and polishing has further enhanced the quality and helped designers all round the world to bring new exciting designs every season.
Diamonds may be found as alluvial diamonds on or close to the Earth's surface in riverbeds or dried watercourses; on the sea bottom (off southwest Africa); or, more commonly, in diamond-bearing volcanic pipes composed of ‘blue ground’, kimberlite or lamproite, where the original matrix has penetrated the Earth's crust from great depths.
X-ray and other recovery methods generally are used to sort out diamonds from the residue of crushed ground.
Diamond is the allotrope of carbon. Carbon atoms are arranged in an isometric-hex octahedral crystal lattice. It is the hardest known natural material to the mankind. Diamonds are specifically renowned for their superlative physical qualities. Nearly 130 million carats or roughly 26,000 kg are mined annually worth 9 billion dollars in value.
Rough mined diamonds are often dull or greasy. About 50% are considered ‘cut able’ which are cut and polished to finally set into diamond jewelry. Diamonds are sawn and polished using a mixture of oil and diamond powder. The two most popular cuts are the brilliant, for thicker stones, and the marquise, for shallower ones. India is the world's largest cutting center at Surat in Gujrat State.
Unlike many other gems in the market, diamonds are well-suited to daily wear because of its resistance to scratching and are preferred for designing and setting in engagement rings, wedding rings and anniversary rings, which are often worn every day by women and men.
The dispersion of white light into spectral colors is the primary gemological characteristic of gem diamonds. Diamonds can occur in nearly any color, though yellow and brown is by far the most common. Colored diamonds contain impurities or structural defects that cause the coloration, while pure or nearly pure diamonds are transparent and colorless. Grading scale from 'D' (colorless) to 'Z' (light yellow). Are typically used by the jewelers around the world.
