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~ PLATINUM ~
Platinum is sometimes called "rich man's gold," in part because the worldwide supply is very scarce (more about platinum). Apart from jewelry, which accounts for about 40% of the platinum supply, relatively little is used for consumer goods. This impacts the price and limits the selection of platinum gifts - but we have a few suggestions for you!
The U.S. Mint issues American Eagle platinum coins - proof coins for collectors, bullion for investors - they're impressive 20th anniversary gifts that can be ordered online. You may also find platinum plated gifts, or gifts finished in a genuine platinum dip; for example, a platinum dipped rosebud - is a romantic twenty year anniversary gift.
Of course, 20th anniversary gifts that are fully plated will be more expensive than those trimmed with platinum plate. Platinum accents give several fine china patterns their names and may include serving bowls and accessories that will coordinate nicely with your anniversary couple's china pattern. Platinum accented china items, such as vases, candle holders or picture frames, do double duty as 20th anniversary gifts - traditional and modern! You can also find crystal stemware patterns with platinum accents.
As you shop, you'll find many gifts with a "platinum finish" that actually are platinum colored only, and not genuine platinum plate. The price is usually a big clue, but don't be fooled... if you pay for platinum, be sure that's what you get!
As you think creatively about the platinum theme, look for 20th anniversary gifts that use the term "platinum" to indicate the "top of the line." This Platinum Kona coffee, or a box of heavenly (sinfully?) delicious chocolates from Godiva's platinum collection clearly express the theme. A platinum album CD of your recipients' favorite musician(s) is also a creative, thematic twenty year anniversary gift.
Also worth considering is a "Platinum Gift Catalog" - your recipients can select any gift from the catalog, which is prepaid much like a gift certificate. You may want to organize this as a group gift, given the price for the platinum catalog. Similarly, a VISA platinum debit card will allow your anniversary couple to select their own 20th anniversary gifts.
For something a bit different, here's a "Platinum Mink" Tonkinese cat - if not a real one, you can download this photo for screensaver or desktop wallpaper. You can also order a print for framing, or have the image printed on various gift items - affordable "platinum" 20th anniversary gifts from the kids, perhaps.
Finally, here are some vintage platinum/palladium photography prints. This process embeds the metal in the paper fibers, rather than on the surface (as in other printing processes). The result is distinctively subtle tones, shadows and highlights.
Contemporary platinum photo prints are more affordable 20th anniversary gifts - I think you'll like the work of Bob Hudak (click "Close" to access the rest of his gallery). For a look at different styles, here are links to other sources (scroll down) for platinum prints.
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