While at first glance both silver and platinum appear silver in color, the two metals are actually easily discernible to the naked eye. Both have gray undertones, unlike white gold which has a warmer, yellow undertone, but platinum is much brighter and shinier and silver has a duller, gray appearance. Apr 4, 2017
How to tell the difference between platinum?
How to Tell the Difference Between Platinum & Sterling Silver
Does platinum plated jewelry tarnish?
Platinum Plating Prevents Silver from Tarnishing or Wearing It is also soft and easily scratched. Platinum is just the opposite- it is extremely resistant to oxidation and so hard that it resists wear. So plating a layer of platinum onto silver produces an item of jewelry that is both tarnish -resistant and durable. Oct 9, 2014
Can you wear silver and platinum together?
No, platinum and sterling silver together will wear eachother down. Metals of different hardnesses shouldn’t be worn next to eachother for extended periods of time. Go for the platinum.
White Metals: Palladium, Platinum, White Gold, Sterling Silver
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