Monday, June 20, 2011

Gift Ideas for a Superb Platinum Anniversary

By Allison Johnston


Times have changed since platinum was only reserved for the seventy-year wedding anniversary gift. People no longer get married quite as young and people's tastes have also changed. People simply do not have to wait so long to enjoy the splendors of life. These days, it is accepted that the 20th wedding anniverary is known as the platinum anniversary. Society's previous rules have been reimagined and modernized to fit into our current lifestyles. However, with so many wonderful platinum items available as gifts, it is appropriate to give platinum as a gift whatever the special day.

Platinum is the most valuable metal, prized for its rarity and beauty, and has many properties that make it easy to work with and form into jewelry and other forms of art. It's hard to believe now that something in such high demand was once mistaken for an inferior form of silver.

The platinum ring is the most popular and one of the most admired pieces of jewelry cast out of platinum. Compared to white gold, platinum is far superior. Platinum is naturally white, unlike white gold. White gold is yellow gold mixed with white alloys and dipped in rhodium. Although this gives the gold a creamy white coloring, white gold does require regular upkeep to renew its bright appearance. Platinum not only does not require this, it is also often chosen to accent multi-color gold jewelry as it will never lose its natural brightness or become yellowish.

Platinum rings for men are highly versatile and the possibilities of styles are endless. The gift ideas for these rings are just as unlimited. It is not uncommon for a man to upgrade his original wedding band for platinum or even to receive a platinum band as a special anniversary present. There are also many possibilities for gifts that both members of a couple can enjoy and share. Wine glasses with platinum accents, platinum flatware, or even centerpieces made out of platinum are just some of the amazing housewares that utilize platinum.

For many years to come, your platinum pieces of jewelry and household items will continue to be celebrated by all who see them. This metal will never go out of style and will only appreciate in esteem and value.




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