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Jubilee celebrations galore – but what is platinum?

Jun 2, 2022 | Audio stories, Local news | 2 comments

It’s currently a very special time – our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

We find out more about this precious metal and jewels of the monarchy.  Donna Wilkins, amazing senior sales person at Petersfield’s jewellers Picketts & Pursers, gives a very interesting – and intriguing – account. Enjoy.

The wonderful display of platinum jewellery together with details of the new Jubilee hallmark & book of our Queen’s jewels

Shine Radio's roving reporter Jo Gray and local researcher Doug Newbigging visited Petersfield's Picketts & Pursers jewellers to find out more about platinum and the significance of precious metals and jewels to the monarchy.  Senior sales person Donna Wilkins explains.
Senior sales person Doon with amazing platinum jewellery & our Jo wearing ‘her’ diamond ring
Local researcher Doug Newbigging couldn’t resist trying on a diamond & platinum bracelet

2 Comments

  1. Louise H D Baird
    Louise H D Baird on Thursday 2 June, 2022 at 22:45

    What fascinating information

    Reply
  2. Jane Emsley
    Jane Emsley on Friday 3 June, 2022 at 09:06

    Excellent presentation Donna and most informative, thank you .

    Reply
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