Platinum Clad Question - Page 2

gertrudecloset · ‎02-13-2021

@tessam wrote:
I wanted to order a set of Affinity gemstone stud earrings and noticed they are platinum clad. Any concerns about the plating wearing off? I would be more concerned about a ring but wondering if earrings would hold up. They list as Sterling but when you read the description it says clad! Thanks

Yep @tessam . Platinum doesn't bond to silver like gold does. It's a different process. All "clad" or otherwise known as plated jewelry will eventually come away from the base metal. I assume in this case, Silver.

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Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@tessam I have many platinum clad pieces from QVC from at least 25 yrs. ago. None of them, even rings, have platinum coming off them. It is a process that ismeant to adhere to the silver.

I think you're perfectly safe with your earring purchase.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@tessam

After I retired from teaching and hurt my back at Dillards, I worked in Belk Fine Jewelry for about 5 years with a gemologist.

I saw wearing on the band of a ring and she explained it as "clad" from use and hand washing.

Earrings just sit in your ears and won't receive the rougher treatment of rings.

You should be able to enjoy the earrings indefinitely.

WildDunes · ‎10-29-2017

I'm a white gold gal, don't like sterling silver, so the platinum clad works for me. I have many platinum clad pieces and have no issues with them at all.

banned again · ‎07-12-2010

@Shanus wrote:
@tessam I have many platinum clad pieces from QVC from at least 25 yrs. ago.

Not possible. QVC started selling platinum clad jewelry in 2002.

candyagain · ‎04-11-2010

@banned again wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@tessam I have many platinum clad pieces from QVC from at least 25 yrs. ago.
Not possible. QVC started selling platinum clad jewelry in 2002.

Is that when the Epiphany line started? I have an Epiphany princess cut tennis bracelet and it is still lovely.