How do I care for platinum jewellery?

Platinum is durable and resists tarnish, needing only warm soapy water and a soft brush to clean away daily oils. Store pieces individually in soft pouches to prevent stones from scratching each other when not being worn.

Are these pieces suitable for daily wear?

The natural strength of platinum makes these rings and bracelets robust enough for regular use over many decades. Items with delicate seed pearls or high-setting Edwardian prongs benefit from occasional checks by a specialist to ensure stones remain secure.

How can I tell an Edwardian piece from Art Deco?

Edwardian designs rely on lace-like platinum work, garlands and natural pearls, often combining the white metal with yellow gold backs. Art Deco items shift toward bold geometric symmetry, calibré-cut coloured stones and sharp linear patterns characteristic of the nineteen-twenties and thirties.

Why is platinum often mixed with gold in older items?

Early twentieth-century jewellers sometimes utilised platinum for the top viewable surface to showcase white diamonds, while using gold for inner bands or pins. This technique provided the desired bright white backdrop for stones while maintaining structural familiarity and traditional manufacturing methods.