Platinum Engagement Rings

Platinum engagement rings

You’ll feel the luxury of this rich metal on your fingers the moment you place a platinum engagement ring on your finger.

Turns out, it’s also the most durable of the precious metals used in engagement rings---so it will last the longest in beautiful condition of all the bridal jewelry metals. Because it is not alloyed with other metals to create its icy white tone, it will stay white and never fade on you. Also, it’s a hypoallergenic metal which may be important to you---simply put—no one is ever allergic to a platinum engagement ring

Your platinum engagement rings will have a diamond no doubt. The white gleam of metal in platinum is a stylish choice to show off your diamonds to perfection. And as time goes by, platinum softens to a white sheen that is admired by jewelry connoisseurs everywhere.

You may be drawn to platinum’s beauty and history as a noble metal, but if you are very active or work with your hands, you’ll be pleased to learn that this dense heavy metal is considered ideal for those working with their hands on a daily basis. While it costs a bit more than 18K gold, the slight difference is well worth it to get this truly aristocratic choice as your engagement ring metal.

If you’re the fortunate bride wearing a platinum engagement ring, you’ve got something special on your fingers. Actually, we’d like to say you have something absolutely regal. Platinum is a precious metal that is naturally quite a bit heavier than gold which is often used in bridal jewelry. Gold in any of its colors, white, yellow, or rose is always alloyed in modern jewelry. That is done to strengthen the metal for greater durability and longevity.

But when engagement rings began to be made from platinum, this heavy white metal, it is always pure platinum. Because it is very heavy, it’s also difficult to work with. Bench jewelers creating engagement rings and other items from platinum are truly expert in their field. They can make this metal do exactly what they want. If you have a platinum engagement ring, you’ll feel the hefty weight immediately, and you’ll know you’re wearing something extra special. Did you know that the British royalty made platinum bridal jewelry popular in the 1920s and 1930s? When custom jewelers started working with platinum, the royal ladies couldn’t get enough. We still feel that way today. Modern engagement rings set in platinum have a definite royal vibe to them. Try one on and see!