Platinum is a white metal, but unlike gold it is used in jewelry in almost its pure form (approximately 95% pure). Platinum is extremely long wearing and is very white, so it does not need to be Rhodium plated like white gold. It’s also very dense (heavy), so a platinum engagemet ring will feel heavier and more luxurious than an 18kt gold ring, but it also more expensive. These bad boys will run about twice the price of an 18kt white gold ring (excluding gemstone costs). Platinum is alos 30x more rare than gold…..like your spouse, hard to find anyone else out there like them.

When I got married I bought white gold, not really thinking about the long term effects.  The saleslady was of no assistance back then.  10 years later my ring is pretty dingy and scratched up.  If I could do it all over again I would have bought a simple platinum band for myself.

How do you take care of platinum?

It is recommended that you take your platinum jewelry off before doing hard work around metallic objects. It is also advisable that you remove your platinum jewelry in the case of operating with certain chemicals, which could produce a negative effect on the platinum. In order to clean the platinum pieces it is enough to just put you platinum ring or chain in the warm solution consisting of water and gentle soap. You should let it soak there for a while and then you need to scrub the piece gently with a soft brush. It is recommended that you keep your platinum ring in a separate storing place, meaning separately from other pieces of jewelry, especially the hard ones. This will keep your treasured platinum pieces from scratching, which is possible in spite of the durability of the metal.

 Overall, I think platinum is the best choice for any engagement ring or wedding ring.  I know if I upgrade it will be platinum.