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Platinum Accessories For Men

By Super Admin

In the fashion world, the story of gold ornaments, today begins with the words 'once upon a time'. The precious yellow metal is very much out of date today as a fashion accessory and both men and women have number of alternative options like platinum ornaments, titanium ornaments, black metal accessories etc... which have become men's favourite with their never-fading shiny look and they are prestigiously expensive too.

Platinum jewelry is flattering peoples and more and more popular as people turn

out to be more attentive of the beauty and shine of platinum. It is the most luxurious metal among the common ornamental metals, but for its clarity and gleam, it is extensively measured well value the price.

Platinum is a precious metal which is more expensive than gold and is produced by mixing with other metals, which are a part of the platinum group and include iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium and osmium. Platinum jewelry pieces have different markings on them as compared with gold ornaments and are based upon the amount of pure platinum in the ornament. The markings relating to quality are based upon the parts per thousand like if a platinum ring is marked as 900 it would mean that it contains 900 pure parts of platinum out of a thousand or it can also be said to be 90 per cent pure platinum and 10 per cent of other metals.

Rings, pendants, bracelets, chains... the options are number-less. While gold and silver are feminine choices, platinum holds men's hands as a best loved fashion accessory which are also available with precious stones fixed on them. A diamond fixed on a ring or pendant will enhance the beauty of the ornament.

When one wants to buy a platinum ornament one can find many merchants who offer attractive as well as custom designed ones. There are many who compare white gold to platinum and it is a question that can be answered best by saying that white gold and platinum are not the same. In addition, the platinum is heavier too. Platinum accessories can be worn by both men and women. Buying an ornament may involve a greater cost than for other types of jewelry but wearing one will make you stand out in the crowd.

Platinum is tremendously robust, so accessories will last for several age brackets. You should, on the other hand, take necessary care of your accessories, cleaning it rarely with mild soap and drying it with a squashy fabric. You should in addition accumulate it separately from other ornaments to avoid scratch. Platinum is moreover identified to be hypoallergenic, which is fine particularly for people with susceptible skin. These kinds of ornaments are also identified to be more tough than other metals.

Story first published: Friday, May 27, 2011, 13:09 [IST]