Another great choice. Slightly harder than platinum ruthenium. Some feel it has a blueish color. Please note it is also slightly magnetic.
Platinum | Ruthenium | Iridium | Cobalt | Hardness |
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95.20% | - | 4.80% | 135 |
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Another great choice. Slightly harder than platinum ruthenium. Some feel it has a blueish color. Please note it is also slightly magnetic.
Platinum | Ruthenium | Iridium | Cobalt | Hardness |
---|---|---|---|---|
95.20% | - | 4.80% | 135 |
This all-purpose metal is the rock star of platinum jewelry. This metal is the choice of most of the luxury brands in the U.S.
Platinum | Ruthenium | Iridium | Cobalt | Hardness |
---|---|---|---|---|
95.20% | 4.80% | - | - | 130 |
Used to be the standard bearer. A little softer and is very easy to work with. Please note that this metal is only 90% platinum and must be indicated that way in your hallmarking.
Platinum | Ruthenium | Iridium | Cobalt | Hardness |
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90% | - | 10% | - | 80 |
This is a specialty item. It is harder than traditional platinum and is usually used for clasps.
Platinum | Ruthenium | Iridium | Gallium | Hardness |
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95.20% | 2.40% | - | 2.40% |
At Carrera we offer the widest variety of colors and alloys that are all available and ready to be cast everyday. In 18 Karat alone we have over 10 different alloys to choose from, so chances are that if you are trying to match a specific color we probably already have it. Our R & D department is always working on developing new alloys that have the properties and colors to suit our ever changing industry.