Finding Platinum Jewelry

Just window shopping for bling made with the noble metal platinum seems to be getting a little easier these days.   This is especially true if you aren’t looking for wedding jewelry and you just want a casual platinum neck chain, bracelet or ring.

 

The Platinum Hip-Hop chain I secretly desire

 

I saw  some hot buys for pure platinum jewelry on a TV shopping channel right after Christmas.   Yeah! On TV!

 I bought a chain for my small platinum cross. It was thin, but still had that subtle, sultry white glittery glow of platinum.    I was given the cross several years ago, but I could never find an affordable chain for it.

 So I always wore it with white 14k gold.

 

The commodity price of platinum, along with gold,  has been falling over the past 12 months.   In January 2014, the price per ounce is  $1,412 per ounce,  down from $1,740 a year ago. (Source Monex).

 

So look at platinum jewelry again,   the price is easier on the eyes now!

 

 

WHY TEENY DIAMONDS ARE A NO NO FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Warning!!!   Think twice before buying a Christmas diamond jewelry gift designed with masses of smaller carat stones. Here’s why - This video shows how easily a diamond can be shaken out of a setting!

Here are more reasons to avoid jewelry with lots of tiny diamonds:

• There’s an increased statistical chance of losing a diamond from ordinary wear…which destroys the jewelry look until a teeny replacement stone can be found to be set in tiny prongs.

• There’s less gold or platinum used in small prong settings resulting in overall less value for the jewelry item.

• Teeny tiny diamonds are harder to clean and keep clean for maximum sparkle. Ultrasonic cleaning is a no, no!

• Teeny, tiny diamonds have fewer facets and thus less sparkle or white lightning.

• Solitaire diamond jewelry is always a hot look.

The above points aren't apparent in flashy TV ads.

Diamonds in Pave, other invisible settings or small prongs are really delicate... maybe too much so for extra special Christmas jewelry gifts.    They are a real no, no for jewelry  like engagement rings that will be worn 24/7 or subject to hard duty like gardening.   I would make exceptions for only very casual or inexpensive jewelry styles.

MARY J. BLIGE SPARKLES AT THE 2012 DNC

Music star Mary J. Blige sang a soulful, crowd-stirring version of her dance hit “Family Affair” on the last day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Mary J. Blige’s golden voice and golden tresses were highlighted by eyecatching white diamond jewelry.

THE 411 ON MARY'S JEWELS

The Queen of Hip-Hop's beautiful jewelry style included: 

• Diamond tennis necklace, quite elegant 
• Lovely diamond cross pendant
• Diamond doorknocker earrings, finely crafted 
• Diamond bracelet, plus a
• Jaw-dropping diamond ring

My Pinterest board link is http://pinterest.com/pin/238057530274039165/


The gorgeous-looking, sparkling platinum jewelry accessorized Mary’s form-fitting, color-blocked gold, silver and platinum metallic mini dress, worn with gold platform shoes.

Pat Thomas for Jewelrystash until next time….