Platinum Rings or White Gold Rings

Diamond rings are important items as they literally hold the diamond in place and need to be secure, comfortable and look good.  There are many metals available to manufacture a diamond engagement ring - let’s look at some basics:

Platinum is a very hard and dense metal which makes it very durable and secure.  Platinum diamond rings have a white metal almost chrome look about them which is very stylish and popular in the 1990’s and in through the new millennium.  Platinum is hypoallergenic which means it is kind on sensitive fingers.  Being a naturally white metal, Platinum requires little maintenance to keep looking good – whereas white gold is Rhodium Plated.  Platinum is the best metal for a white /chrome looking diamond ring design although it is more expensive per gram.

White Gold is alloyed to white metals to turn the yellow gold into a grey material.  White Gold is then Rhodium plated to give it a high mirror like finish.  White Gold was developed as a substitute to Platinum and is not as strong and hard wearing.  White Gold is popular as it is relatively inexpensive and mainstream so consumers are confident to make the purchase.  White Gold in the US is often 14kt although we at Polished Diamonds use 18kt as we like to give more luxury.

Palladium is also another metal to consider using.  Palladium come from the Platinum group of metals and shares the purity and whiteness of Platinum.  It is light weight which is good for chunky engagement rings that may weigh a considerable amount.  Palladium is well price and is considered better than white gold but not as good as platinum.

Invest in Diamonds

Diamonds are an investment instrument when purchased at the right price and with a quality that is highly demanded. Let’s look at this statement in greater detail:

Price: Diamonds can pass through several dealers before a consumer wears it on their finger and as such a margin or profit taking is applied in each step. Getting a good price means going direct to firms that deal with diamond cutters and cut out the middle man. Polished Diamonds deal with several large site holder firms that cut diamond rough – therefore the price is close to manufacturing / wholesale.

Quality: Diamonds come in different colours, different sizes (carat) and different clarity’s. If you have the top of each category the diamond is heavily demanded and this pushes the price up and forms an investment instrument. The higher the quality the higher the price but also the higher the gain as diamonds appreciate at a set percentage. Pink diamonds, Fancy Yellow diamonds are sought after and appreciate so form a good investment option.

As diamond mines slow production and alluvial or surface diamonds deplete it costs more to drill deep into the ground to extract the diamond. This extra work load increases the over-head price to extract and forces the price up. The Argyle diamond mine in Australia is the Worlds main source of Pink diamonds. The alluvial supply has stopped and they must drill deeper to find more diamonds which makes it more expensive. These diamonds will increase in value because of they are extremely rare and expensive to produce.

Diamonds can also be set in earrings while they appreciate in value. Buying 2 x 1.00 carat F-VS2, Ideal round diamonds can look amazing in diamond earrings or diamond rings while the years tick by and the price increases. How cool is that – you can wear your investment and get charming comments. Ever tried to wear a share certificate – ha ha.

Dan Joines: CEO of Polished Diamonds Intl

Diamond Cleaning

Diamonds are durable and strong, but should be cared for as though they were fine breakable china or more fragile gems. They can chip or scratch if you’re not careful, and they can get quite dirty with oils from your skin and cosmetics, hair sprays or perfumes.

There are several ways to clean and store your diamonds. You can clean a diamond pretty quickly with a commercial jewelry cleaner that you either dip your jewelry in or soak them in a tub that gives it an ultrasound bath. Cold water and ammonia also work very well to dissolve oils that accumulate on your stones.

You can use a soft brush like an eyebrow brush to clean in between the prongs of the setting. Hold the diamonds by their settings and don’t touch the stones. If you’re cleaning them in the bathroom, be sure to close the stopper on the sink! You don’t want to go fishing in the plumbing for your valuable jewelry!

We’ve also used a mild toothpaste and soft toothbrush to clean gemstones. Rinse them under cold water, also using a soft brush to get any toothpaste particles from the gaps in between the stones and the setting. Some experts don’t recommend this and there is risk of scratching the stone, so if you choose this method, make sure it’s a low-abrasive.   In my experiments I find the best way to clean diamond jewellery is to soak it in a hot cup of near boiling water with a mild detergent.  leave it for several minutes and then fish it out and scrub with a toothbrush and then soak again and rinse under the cold fresh water tap.  This method will remove lots of grease, hand cream, hair conditionerand general dirt but will not remove scratches which will require a polish at your local jewelry store.  If possible we would recommend a yearly polish at a quality jewelry store as the diamonds can be checked, scratches on the gold or platinum removed and then a nice ultrasonic soak will make your diamond ring look brilliant again.  Contact us if you have any questions.

Polished Diamonds Intl

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