Platinum Wedding Rings
When buying a platinum wedding ring there are a number of factors that an individual should consider before the purchase. A ring is best when it sits flush against the engagement ring, complimenting it, rather than overpowering it. Choosing platinum as the metal comes at a price, as platinum is the most expensive of all jewellery metals at this time, however it is the purest and is incredibly strong so will last way beyond our lifetimes. It does not discolour like 18-carat white and yellow gold, so other than a clean and polish every now and them it does not need any special rhodium treatment.
For ladies, if you are looking to have ½ or full channel set diamond ring, this means that the ring needs to be wide enough to accommodate them safe and securely, this results in more platinum, greater weight and more cost. 3mm rings are most common when they contain diamonds.
For gents, the most common platinum wedding rings are 5mm, so this will impact on the cost. Gents tend to have a greater choice of rings, as there are numerous designs available. Because gents rings are not required to compliment an engagement band, there is greater scope for design and finish. Common designs include matt, shiny and brushed finishes, as well as grooves, tramlines and notches. Comfort is important, so flat court rings are popular, as these have a round inner edge, but a straight edge to the outer for a good look.
One very important factor to consider for both men and women is the practicality of the wedding ring. If you have a manual-handling job, platinum is ideal as it is strong. If you opt for a ring that has raised diamonds, these can be impractical if you have children or you work in environments where the diamonds can easily be caught and lost. At stone we can supply the very best platinum engagement rings london
Platinum wedding rings with flush set diamonds (6 diamonds around the ring) are popular; this is because even when the ring spins on the finger, because the diamonds are set continually around the ring, the look always remains the same.