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forever21 · Jan 28th, 2008, 03:38 AM

Hello! Due to smart advice from this forum I've taken my platinum diamond studs to the jeweler to have them convert the original back to a screwback. They don't really work with platinum, I'm told, so they're going to put 18K white gold backs on platinum. Do you think this is a good idea? Should I find another jeweler who will do plainum (even though it might be hard)? Thank you!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jan 28th, 2008, 10:54 AM

it should be fine

my wedding ring is white gold w/ platinum prongs.

CastoCreations · Jan 28th, 2008, 11:01 AM

I cannot imagine that it would make any difference unless you have some allergies to gold. :)

forever21 · Jan 28th, 2008, 11:13 AM

Phew! Thanks!

bagaholic85 · Jan 28th, 2008, 12:12 PM

the difference is platinum is too soft of a metal for a screwback. it would actually be a sign of a bad jeweler if you could find one that would do it for you. stick with the 18kt gold. if you really like the platinum, you can leave the prong setting and just change the post.

forever21 · Jan 28th, 2008, 09:02 PM

^^ Oh really? Didn't know that! I thought platinum was harder than gold.. does it matter if it's 14K or 18K gold?

Jan 28th, 2008, 03:38 AM	#1
forever21 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 570	Important for earring and back to be of the same metal? Hello! Due to smart advice from this forum I've taken my platinum diamond studs to the jeweler to have them convert the original back to a screwback. They don't really work with platinum, I'm told, so they're going to put 18K white gold backs on platinum. Do you think this is a good idea? Should I find another jeweler who will do plainum (even though it might be hard)? Thank you!
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Jan 28th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#2
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Jan 28th, 2008, 11:01 AM	#3
CastoCreations Elegant Handcrafted Jewelry Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,405	Re: Important for earring and back to be of the same metal? I cannot imagine that it would make any difference unless you have some allergies to gold. :)
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Jan 28th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#4
forever21 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 570	Re: Important for earring and back to be of the same metal? Phew! Thanks!
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Jan 28th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#5
bagaholic85 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: i <3 ny Posts: 5,090	Re: Important for earring and back to be of the same metal? the difference is platinum is too soft of a metal for a screwback. it would actually be a sign of a bad jeweler if you could find one that would do it for you. stick with the 18kt gold. if you really like the platinum, you can leave the prong setting and just change the post.

Jan 28th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#6
forever21 OP Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 570	Re: Important for earring and back to be of the same metal? ^^ Oh really? Didn't know that! I thought platinum was harder than gold.. does it matter if it's 14K or 18K gold?
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