Platinum vs. Gold
Platinum
- Strongest metal used in jewelry
- 90% to 99% pure in platinum composition
- Twice the weight of white/yellow gold
- More expensive than white/yellow gold
- Stronger resistance to damage and wear
- Harder to polish and repair scratches
Gold
- Softer, malleable metal used in jewelry
- 58.5% to 75% pure in gold composition
- Mixes with metals for a variety of colors
- Less expensive than platinum jewelry
- Easier to scratch and tarnish than platinum
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