Platinum has been called "new metal" since prehistoric civilization, and its story is far longer than you think. Some platinum deposits can be traced back to 2 billion years ago, when a meteor hit the earth. Since then, this rare and fascinating treasure has appeared sporadically throughout human history, sometimes disappearing for centuries at once, confusing people and attracting people who meet unexpectedly. The ancient Egyptians, the ancient Inca civilization and the Spanish conquerors all encountered platinum.
In BC 1200, the Egyptians imported gold from the ancient Nubian kingdom, which contained trace amounts of platinum. They use this metal mixture to make jewelry and decorations. Although no one knows whether they consciously use platinum. By 700 BC, Hippanypt, the daughter of King Thebes and the high priest, was buried in a huge sarcophagus decorated with platinum hieroglyphs. In her grave, there is also a small jewelry box made of platinum.
BC 100, among the ancient South American civilizations, the most famous was the Inca Empire. Skillful craftsmen make platinum into nose rings and other etiquette ornaments. After that, platinum disappeared in human history for 2000 years and was forgotten for thousands of years. It was not until European explorers discovered the New World that they stepped onto the historical stage again.
Kings and alchemists are crazy about it.
1590-platinum was once again discovered by Spanish conquistadors, who gave it a derogatory term "platinum", meaning "rare silver". Because they were eager to find gold and had no impression of platinum, these Spaniards mistakenly thought it was inferior metal and threw it back into the rivers of Ecuador. Platinum once again mysteriously disappeared in history.
/kloc-in the 0/8th century, platinum began to enter Europe, and soon it became an extremely important part of alchemy fanaticism. Because of its special chemical properties, platinum became an essential ingredient in medicine when fearless inventors tried to convert lead into gold.
175 1 year-After Swedish scientist Tefel Schiffer classified platinum as a precious metal, platinum quickly became the royal family's favorite. 65438+ In 1980s, French King Louis XVI announced that it was the only suitable metal for the king, and his jeweler Marc Etienne Giannetti designed several platinum products for him, including a gorgeous sugar bowl.
In order not to be overtaken by his French rivals, another platinum fanatic, Spanish King Carlos III, ordered Francisco Airoso to make a magnificent platinum chalice for Pope Piga VI. The Eucharist Cup is 30 cm high. Today, this luxurious ornament is worth about $75,000.
/kloc-at the end of 0/9th century, platinum fever swept Europe and Russia. Kings, queens, czars and princes use platinum as their decorations, and even use platinum thread on their robes. Spanish King Charles IV of Spain ordered the construction of a platinum palace in Alain Huisz Palace. The whole room is decorated with hardwood inlaid with platinum, which reflects the grandeur and glory of that era.
The king's treasure, the king of treasures.
At the beginning of the 20th century, German geologist Hans Moransky discovered the largest platinum reserves in the world near Johannesburg, South Africa. The modern platinum industry has begun. Louis Cartier became the first person to successfully create platinum jewelry, and he let the connotation of this metal be discovered for the first time. Cartier applied platinum to his "garland" ornaments, making diamonds more gorgeous. His accomplishments in platinum technology were unparalleled, which fascinated Edward VII of England and called his works "the king's treasure, the king in the treasure".
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The International Platinum Association (PGI) is an international organization dedicated to inspiring consumers' enthusiasm for platinum and making it consumers' choice of precious jewelry. The International Platinum Association was established under the sponsorship of world-renowned platinum miners. Established in 1975, PGI has provided sales support and training for jewelry dealers at all levels for nearly 30 years. In addition to its headquarters in London, PGI also has offices in major jewelry markets around the world, including China, German, Italian, Indian, Japanese and American.
Today, platinum has become the first choice for precious jewelry in the world's upper class. 1967 At Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley and his lover Priscilla held a secret wedding. Their wedding ring is made of platinum. In the following decades, the popularity of platinum increased day by day. In the United States, platinum is especially admired in bride jewelry.