Ever wonder why certain jewelry feels so precious and substantial in the palm of your hand?  Perhaps design
but heft, contributes to the factor; weight compared by the size of an object.  For example, pictured here is a
photo of the maharajah of Alwar sitting on a scale equal, if not lighter in weight compared to silver.  Of the 3 notable metals, platinum is the heaviest followed by gold then silver.  These material factors influence the
value of jewelry made of precious metals and gem stones.