[Jewelry making - Article 00229] - Re: [Orchid] Platinum rings - which alloy is best?

[K L]

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Hi Matthias,

    Thanks for the pic (via email). Your ring is very nice, not too domed
    or too flat -very classical indeed. 

    The many scratches, all in all, actually don't look bad at all and
    produces some matte finish that isn't obvious when looking at it from
    a distance. I was initially little surprised by the photo, given the
    alloy /increased hardness of your ring, how scratches were all over
    it, but none of that really matters any more. If I want some truly
    scratch-resistant jewelry, there's only RADO. :) 

    I didn't know re-sizing the ring was part of the cold work and that
    it would render a greater hardness! Cool! Thanks for sharing. 

    My fingers actually expand considerably during hot summer days
    compared to during winter but what you've recommended is something I
    have to keep in mind when ordering the ring. 

    I tend to wear my rings little loose. I have an old gold ring that is
    little too big (19 mm diameter) which I put on today and I shook my
    hand crazily just to see how secure it'd stay on the finger. 

    It almost fell off. I can easily imagine a heavier platinum ring
    falling off if not sized properly! (i might go for 18.5 mm or even
    18!) 

    About the price level in Germany you mentioned in your previous post: 

    A funny thing that a local jeweler told me just couple of days ago,
    is that the price difference between 1000 parts plat. and 950/50
    plat/palladium is virtually none since palladium isn't that cheap,
    while other (Japanese) shops quoted a 20% higher price when choosing
    1000 parts plat. instead of 950/50. 

Best rgds,
Keo

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