How do I care for antique platinum jewellery?

Clean these pieces gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush to remove oils from the stone settings without abrading the metal. Store each item in a separate fabric pouch to prevent the platinum settings from scratching softer gold shanks or adjacent gems.

Can these rings be resized easily?

Most rings featuring a platinum top and a gold shank can be altered by a skilled jeweller who understands how to work with mixed metals. Intricate pierced gallery work along the shoulders requires careful handling to preserve the geometric patterns during adjustment.

Why is platinum combined with yellow gold?

Jewelllers frequently mounted diamonds in platinum to reflect a bright white light, while using yellow gold for the lower shank to provide structural warmth. This two-tone construction reflects transitional periods in manufacturing when platinum was conserved or paired with existing gold stock.