Glossary
Jewelry, like any subject, has its own terminology. This section contains a glossary of terms you may come across when researching platinum jewelry. Simply click on a letter to start your search.
Alloy:
A compound comprising two or more metals. In jewelry, precious metal is usually alloyed to make it more durable or harder. Platinum used in jewelry is usually 95% pure with the remaining 5% made up of iridium, palladium, ruthenium or cobalt.