Platinum Engagement Rings
A Unique Symbol of Love!
Platinum engagement rings are gaining popularity among couples because of their beauty and versatility. Platinum is a very durable metal for use in a ring and you can still enjoy the traditional engagement ring settings in this material. Diamonds look exquisite when set in platinum and there are matching sets available in wedding jewelry. This way you have the wedding ring and engagement ring to match.
Features of Platinum
Platinum has become the choice of many for wedding and engagement rings because of its impressive properties. These include:
- It doesn't scratch easily
- It doesn't lose any metal when it is scratched
- It has the metal equivalent of diamonds
- It has 60% more weight than gold
- It is alloyed with a second metal to give it strength
With these features, it is little wonder that the working woman choose a platinum ring as her engagement ring. The durability of the platinum means that she can wear the ring to work everyday without having to worry that she will damage it in some way.
Settings for Platinum Rings
It doesn't matter what setting is your favorite when you are dealing with platinum in a ring. Some of the commonly used settings for engagement rings, whether they are in gold or platinum include:
- Prong style: This is used in solitaire diamond rings to place the emphasis on the diamond and not the metal of the ring.
- Chanel setting: This is used when other stones are placed on either side of the center diamond. The diamonds are placed in a chanel along the band.
- Pave style: In this setting the diamonds are in a continuous row and are level with the height of the band.
- Bezel style: A band of metal holds the diamond in place on the ring and can fully or partially encircle the stone.
- It is alloyed with a second metal to give it strength
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