Platinum is a naturally occurring metal, found across the globe in places like Australia, Canada, Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Although it occurs naturally in a pure state, platinum is usually mixed with other metals, like palladium, copper or rhodium, to create a metal alloy suitable for jewellery creation. Platinum is exceptionally hard in its pure form, so the metals added to create 950 platinum metal create a more malleable substance, meaning goldsmiths can craft the metal with fine, intricate finesse.
