Diamond & Jewelry News, Advice and Prices for Consumers
Diamond & Jewelry News, Advice and Prices for Consumers
September 24, 2010
What is better?
November 1, 2010
The obvious difference is that platinum is platinum and gold is gold. They are different metals. Although white gold and platinum somewhat resemble each other there are quite a few differences. Namely that platinum is quite a bit more expensive. It is often almost double the price of gold. The other difference is that platinum is way more durable than gold. It is less malleable and also it does not corrode. It also gets more shinier with time. If you live an active lifestyle or work in a career where you use your hands a lot, I would recommend going for platinum because of the durability of the metal. It also a good choice if you are planning on passing the ring down through your family as an heirloom. It will not break and it will not corrode. It also requires basically no maintenance at all. This is in contrast to white gold which is usually plated with something called rhodium to help give it the "whitish look". The problem with rhodium is that it does corrode and it will have to be re-coated every few years to keep its color. Additionally, the higher the gold carats, the less durable the metal is. So, 24 carat gold is more malleable than 18 and 18 is more malleable tham 14. Generally you don't want your engagement ring to be flimsy or malleable, so in my opinion, I am a huge proponent of platinum. You will have to pay a bit more for it inthe beginning, but it is a much investment for my money.
September 24, 2010
Platinum, while not necessarily having the brightness of white gold, is considered to be a ‘no nonsense’ approach to jewelry. Platinum is favored because of its durability and versatility. Platinum does not rust or corrode, and can withstand some of the harshest elements where gold would not make it. Platinum is also hypoallergenic. On the other hand, white gold has a classic appearance that cannot be beaten, is easier on your wallet and is more ductile and malleable, which means that it can be conformed into more versatile shapes than platinum.
