Sunday, September 4, 2011

Using Platinum in Wedding Rings

By Brian Gleeson


Platinum remains the metal of choice for wedding rings this year. Platinum has been growing in popularity over the last 10 years. It now has become the standard option for wedding rings, diamonds are definitely the conventional stone and also platinum has proved to be the best metal for setting diamonds.

Platinum is 95% pure it has a naturally white lustre that helps to reflect the true radiance of diamonds. Platinum doesn't fade or tarnish, but keeps its pure white colour forever. The more rare some thing is, the much more valuable it is; platinum is 30% more rare than gold. If all the platinum ever mined were poured in to an Olympic swimming pool it would be barely deep enough to cover your ankles. In contrast, the world's gold would fill much more than 3 times.

The density of platinum causes it to be a lot more durable than other jewelry metals. It does not alter shape or wear away so precious stones are held firmly and securely. That's why almost every single famous gemstone, from the star of Africa to the Hope Diamond, is set in platinum. The design of your wedding ring is a very personal choice but you'll find 3 general points to think about. The diamond makes up the highest part of the ring price. The size, colour, clarity and also cut of the diamond will directly affect the cost and value of the ring.

Setting holds the stone(s) and provides the design that gives each ring its own distinctive style. Hallmark identifies the type and purity of the metal used in the setting. All engagement rings bought in Ireland ought to be stamped with this information.

What is the difference between Platinum and white gold? Platinum is naturally white and will in no way lose its brilliant lustre. Gold is naturally yellow. White gold is yellow gold that has been combined with some other metals to whiten it and is plated with rhodium, which over time wears off so normal re-plating is typically required to keep its whiteness. Platinum is also more dense than gold so a platinum engagement ring weighs 40% more than the same design in 18ct. gold. Platinum's tactile feel and reassuring weight can not be equalled by any other metal.




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