How do you clean platinum jewelry?
We have already talked about platinum and all its facets and curiosities . Its history has fascinated us as much as its particular chemical composition , which makes it perhaps even more precious than gold... but the time has come to move on to the practical side. That is: how do you clean platinum jewelry?
Let's find out together!
Find out how to clean platinum jewelry
Trust a professional
If you are afraid of ruining your valuables, if you don't have enough time or if cleaning work is just not for you, relying on an expert is always the wisest choice. We at Ferro Gioielli are always ready to rush to your aid. Contact us or visit us in store for all our services, or to receive personalized advice and suggestions! Often it takes very little to make a dated jewel shine.
Do it yourself
Despite the worries and concerns, cleaning jewelry is very simple and can be easily done at home.
Like other metals, platinum is easy to clean and refresh . The first step, however, is to find out if our precious items are really made with this unique metal!
How to distinguish platinum jewelry?
Of course, even in this case, relying on an expert eye would be ideal, but very often you can distinguish platinum from other metals with a little attention.
First of all, precious items usually have an identifying mark. Platinum ones are no exception and, in fact, they are often identified by the acronym Platinum, Plat or Pt, followed by a number that indicates the purity of the metal. The number 999 indicates pure platinum!
Beware of similars! It is often easy to confuse platinum, silver and white gold. Platinum, however, has a higher specific weight than its similars. A platinum jewel, in fact, will weigh more than a jewel of the same shape and size, made of white gold or silver.
How to clean platinum jewelry?
After these necessary premises, let's get down to business!
To clean a platinum jewel, simply use warm water and a soft cloth, taking care to dry the jewels in the air or with a chamois cloth.
If you don’t have a special jewelry cleaner, you can make a homemade solution of soap and water. With a soft-bristled toothbrush, you can clean any jewelry by gently scrubbing it.
Attention! Chlorine, chlorinated water and aggressive detergents should be avoided like the plague! Water and neutral soap will be more than enough to clean our jewels.
How do you clean platinum jewelry?
Cleaning is simple and can be done at home, but it is always best to consult an expert if in doubt!
The expert gemologists and all the staff of Ferro Gioielli are at your disposal for a personalized consultation, even by telephone.
