Platinum is an extremely rare, yet very beautiful metal, which has been used in making a lot more jewelry over the last 2 centuries. This metal is both strong and malleable, thus it makes a perfect metal for making wedding bands and engagement rings, because it is highly resistant to the normal daily wear and tear that it will need to go through. Another reason why platinum engagement rings are so popular is because the platinum makes an excellent base in which the precious stone can be set in. The majority of these rings are made by Harry Winston, Martin Katz, Neil Lane, Henry Dunay or Erica Courtney who charge around $1,000 for them.
The quality of platinum is based upon its purity. As such, the purer the platinum is, the better its quality is. So, if you want to purchase platinum engagement rings, you should purchase one that is made out of 99.9% platinum. The remaining 5 to 10% of the ring are usually alloyed with 5 or 10% of iridium or ruthenim to make up the rest of the ring. All of these rings will have stamps on them so that you will know what the type and the purity of the metal that is used for making your ring is.
Why You Should Choose Platinum Engagement Rings
One of the best reasons for choosing platinum engagement rings is that some people are allergic to a lot precious metals, including gold. On the other hand, rings that are made out of pure, good quality platinum usually will not cause any allergic reactions. The rest of the ring, which will either be made of iridium or ruthenium, as aforementioned, are metals that are also part of the platinum metal group. This makes them good for people with allergies because platinum is hypoallergenic.
Another great reason for choosing to purchase platinum engagement rings is because they will not dent or scratch as easily as rings that are made out of gold or other metals will. However, if these rings ever do scratch, it is merely a displacement of the metal and none of the volume of the metal has been lost. On the other hand, these rings will have to be polished sometimes by a qualified jeweler. This will help to polish out any green films that occur because of oxidation or gets an otherwise dull or lusterless look to it.
