Platinum Rings

Platinum is naturally white. That single fact is why people choose it over white gold: it will never need rhodium plating, and it will not drift yellow as the years pass. What you see on the day you buy it is what you see in twenty years.

It is also denser than gold — a platinum ring has a noticeable weight in the hand that many people associate with quality. And platinum wears differently: instead of losing metal to scratches the way gold does, it displaces, developing a soft satin patina over time. Some owners love that lived-in finish; others have it polished back periodically. Both are fine.

Because it is denser and rarer, platinum costs more than gold for the same design. It is also hypoallergenic, which matters if gold alloys have irritated your skin before.

Compare with 14k gold or 10k gold. See platinum wedding designs in platinum bands, or browse all engagement rings.