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Platinum history is not that old compared to gold or silver.
History of Platinum
In the late 1800s platinum-mania swept through Europe and Russia
as Kings, Queens and Czars adorned themselves with anything and
everything platinum. Early in the 1900s, the popularity of
platinum reached U.S. soil and captivated the American public.
At the outset of WWII, however, the US government declared
platinum a strategic metal, disallowing its use for jewelry. By
the end of the war platinum had temporarily become a lost art.
Due to its durability and versatility, however, over the past
fifty years platinum has made a steady climb back to the
pinnacle. It has regained its popularity and is now one of the
most widely used metals.
Platinum Facts
Platinum has numerous qualities that make it an appealing choice
when considering a jewelry purchase. It's most appealing
characteristic is its durability. It's more resistant to wear
and tear than gold or silver, and is an extremely versatile
metal. Platinum is dense and strong in that it will not easily
chip or splinter. Most platinum jewelry is 95% pure platinum,
and 5% alloy.
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