Platinum
Platinum is a chemical element with a name derived from the Spanish term ‘platina del Pinto’, which translates to "little silver of the Pinto River."
This precious metal is dense, malleable, ductile, and has a bright silver colour. Platinum is one of the rarest elements in the Earth's crust, and therefore one of the most expensive precious metals available. The metal is also highly durable, making it excellent for jewellery you want to last long term.
Platinum jewellery has a modern and luxurious appeal due to the grey-white colour. If you're looking for an icy sparkle and have the money to spend, a platinum diamond engagement ring is perfect for you!
Sapphire
Sapphires are precious gemstones that consist of the mineral corundum. Blue sapphires are the most common, but yellow, orange and purple sapphires also exist.
After diamonds and moissanite, sapphires are the third hardest material on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
The symbolism of sapphires has changed over time. People also used to believe that a blue sapphire protected you against magic and witchcraft. According to Hindustani superstition, a sapphire brings good luck to the wearer under the influence of the planet of Saturn.
Today, sapphires mainly symbolise truth, love, purity and sincerity. With its intense blue appearance, the sapphire is perfect as an accent colour for an engagement ring or even a pair of earrings.