Wedding Rings in Platinum or Gold?
| By Jonathan ~ January 19th, 2009 ~ Wedding Jewelry | 4 Comments |
Platinum Rings
Whichever design of ring you prefer, you’re likely to have the option of choosing that ring in platinum, white gold, or yellow gold. In the past few years, platinum has become increasingly popular here in the US. (In Europe, this is less true). Platinum is marketed as a more pure and more rare eternal. As the ads say, “Your love has just gone platinum.”
It’s true that platinum is a heavier metal than gold and is substantially stronger. If you hold a platinum ring in one hand and a gold ring in the other, the difference is obvious. Its simply a more dense metal. Now, there’s no reason to worry about a gold ring becoming soft and its prongs loosening its hold on a diamond. However, there is less of a chance of that happening with platinum. In many cases, we will use platinum “heads” (that’s the top part of the ring that actually holds the diamond) even on a gold ring. Read Full Article
