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Platinum Next To My Other Rings Question: I am looking into purchasing a wedding band that is 1/3 carat princess cut and is stamped 500 Platinum / 490 Palladium. I was wondering if it will look different next to my 950PT engagement ring?

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I was also wondering if local jewelers will be able to resize the ring as it is a 5 and I need to go to an 8 and half. Is this a wise choice to purchase the ring, I am worried about the mix of platinum and palladium together and the long term effects, i.e. will it need to be cleaned more often, will it be more likely to dull or to show scratches? Thank you very much for your response :)…

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Platinum and Palladium ring Question: I am looking into purchasing a wedding band that is 1/3 carat princess cut and is stamped 500 Platinum / 490 Palladium.

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I was wondering if it will look different next to my 950PT engagement ring? I was also wondering if local jewelers will be able to resize the ring as it is a 5 and I need to go to an 8 and half. Is this a wise choice to purchase the ring, I am worried about the mix of platinum and palladium together and the long term effects, i.e. will it need to be cleaned more often, will it be more likely to dull or to show scratches? Thank you very much for your response :)…

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Bracelet Question: I bought this bracelet about a year ago. I was told that it's "Platinum". I do not know what the number for Platinum is, but I do see a stamped number 585 or 586. Can't make it out 100%. Would you please tell me what is the correct number. Many thanks. Maryann - New York Answer: Hi Maryann - and welcome to my section on jewelry repair, restoration and Manufacture. This…

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