topic Re: PLATINUM CLAD IS BACK in Jewelry

PLATINUM CLAD IS BACK

Shanus — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:33:47 GMT

The Big Deal baguette band and halo cushion cut ring are both platinum clad. I'm hoping we're seeing the return of this metal choice. Judging by the prices, it's just a tad more than silver, but looks so much more realistic to a diamond setting.

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Effie54 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:48:59 GMT

Agreed! The platinum clad is much better than the dullish silver. I remember when most of the Diamonique was made with real gold. What a step down!

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lovesrecess — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:18:53 GMT

I miss the Epiphany line which was the better Platinum clad. The newer platinum clad finish wears off after you wear it a few times,

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Shanus — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:34:31 GMT

@lovesrecess wrote:
I miss the Epiphany line which was the better Platinum clad. The newer platinum clad finish wears off after you wear it a few times,

@lovesrecess Oh, that's never happened to my newer pieces.

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depglass — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 16:35:22 GMT

I've had the opposite experience. The Epiphany I bought, like the Lisa Mason ring she designed with her dear Gino, scratched badly. I soon switched to other suppliers for my clad silver. And QVC did discontinue it, that tells us something. I'm glad to see it is back, although I think its been here without fanfare for awhile. I have two JAI bracelets from this year that are in absolutely beautiful condition. I'd be interested to know if this is clad or not.

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Shanus — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:16:15 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I've had the opposite experience. The Epiphany I bought, like the Lisa Mason ring she designed with her dear Gino, scratched badly. I soon switched to other suppliers for my clad silver. And QVC did discontinue it, that tells us something. I'm glad to see it is back, although I think its been here without fanfare for awhile. I have two JAI bracelets from this year that are in absolutely beautiful condition. I'd be interested to know if this is clad or not.

@depglass Are you asking if JAI is plated silver? Definitely not. It is stamped .925 which is sterling silver.

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songbird — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:04:27 GMT

Well nothing beats solid platinum. It's my favorite white metal. Followed by 18K. I don't buy anything "clad" It's still silver and eventually, the layer(s) of platinum will wear off. I have several rings set in Platinum. In recent years, it has fallen behind gold in value, even though it is much more rare. So some of my jewelry set in platinum are actually a little cheaper then my 18K

Did you know that platinum can be harmful (as in toxic?) The risk very remote. It's from platinum salts. But in it's solid state (yes, including layers) it's harmless. But unlike 24K gold, it's not eatable.

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catnappurr — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:46:07 GMT

I agree, I won't buy clad anything because it does eventually wear off and I like to wear my rings to bed and in the shower.

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bluetail fly — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:47:14 GMT

I don't wear or own anything clad.

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alicedee — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:57:37 GMT

I would only wear clad earrings. Have not been pleased with the durability of rings and bracelets.

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gigy — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 03:05:00 GMT

I remember when QVC sold solid Platinum jewelry pieces. I bought one, a beautiful heart pendant with a diamond. I can't imagaine what it would be worth today.

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Sammycat1 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:42:57 GMT

.925 sterling silver stamps on the jewelry do not mean the piece is not also flashed with rhodium or a platinum family metal.

Most Ripka pieces are stamped .925 but also have rhodium on top. Her very early pieces did not, and you can see the difference. An excellent bench jeweler that has sized several of mine with the rhodium, ones from 10 plus years ago, commented on this.

These pieces also don't acquire the warm, rich patina of sterling when worn over time, which is lovely.

However, when I want the look of white gold or wear 14k white gold itself, I prefer the rhodium finish and if done properly, lasts reasonably depending on how you care for the jewelry. You get what you pay for.