Platinum: The Most Durable Ring Settings

Gold used to be the metal of choice for all engagement rings, but this is slowly changing. Jewelry in 18K gold has a tendency to wear and rub off, leaving the jewelry looking old or worn-out. Using alloys with less gold can help to reduce the tendency of gold to rub off, but it also changes the appearance of the metal’s color. Some people prefer white on white settings and it’s a very modern look to have platinum jewelry with diamond ring settings.

The natural hardness makes it a tough metal to work with for jewelers, but this is precisely the characteristic that makes it great for jewelry that may be worn daily. It won"t wear down and it is less malleable, withstanding abrasions that gold might not. The silver gleam of platinum ring settings with the brilliance of diamonds is pure elegance. It works well for both men and women and makes a very modern statement.

There are a number of different jewelry alloys that use platinum as their base. If you are concerned about the price ask what other alloys might be available that can give you the hardness and look of platinum without the large price tag. You will also want to ask about the hypoallergenic properties of the alloy to avoid metals that might cause skin sensitivities. Pure gold and platinum are hypoallergenic, but alloys can be more irritating to the skin.

When you are looking for ring settings that will last forever, like you intend your marriage to be, then consider platinum and its many alloys.


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