Materials
Platinum versus 14K / 18K white, yellow, and rose gold: wear, plating, hypoallergenic notes, care.
Alloy chemistry drives patina speed, hypoallergenic behavior, hallmark stamps, and how rhodium plating ages on white metals.
| Metal | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| 950 Platinum | Dense & cool toned; scratching displaces metal rather than wearing away plating; heirloom repair friendly. |
| 14K / 18K Yellow | True gold hue balanced with structural copper/silver alloys; hallmark reflects fineness. |
| 14K / 18K Rose | Copper blush deepens across vendors; plating rare—consistent colour. |
| White gold | Rhodium veil brightens alloys; eventual warm undertone resurfacing requires replating. |
