Platinum, rarer than gold, was discovered in Ancient Egypt. It is one of the most precious metals in the world. This is a dense and very strong metal that can be put to different uses. Besides making jewelry, platinum is used in making catalytic converters and due to its oxidation resistance quality, it is also used in the medical field. It is a very workable and supple material despite its strength. Due to this, it becomes easy to make intricate designs on it, as compared to gold.

Platinum is considered to be a very pure metal. People who cannot wear gold, wear platinum as the best hypoallergenic accessory. When compared to gold, platinum also falls within the 18-24 carat range. The purity of 18 carat platinum is just 75% whereas 24 carat is the purest. In 18 carat platinum jewelry, 25% is an alloy like zinc, copper or silver. This means that in making platinum jewelry, a very small amount of alloy is required.