Platinum Vs. White Gold Rings
Searching for wedding rings is an important and exciting event. The ring you choose will be worn throughout your life, so choose wisely. You will want to know the difference between different types of metals, especially platinum and white gold, which most engagement rings are made of.
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Cost
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Platinum and white gold look similar from a distance, but platinum can be quite a bit more expensive, mostly because it is more durable.
Color
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Platinum has a slightly grayish hue compared with white gold, which is naturally a yellow-white but closer to white.
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Color Last
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White-gold rings generally come in 14 karat or 18 karat, and many are coated in a thin plating of rhodium. This gives it an initial silver-gray appearance similar to new platinum. This coating might wear after several years, turning more yellow, and it might have to be refinished.
Weight
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Many people choose white gold because it is slightly less money for the same look and also much lighter. If you hold a platinum ring in one palm and a white-gold ring of the same size and make in another, you will notice a significant weight difference.
For Sensitive Skin
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Platinum rings might need to be professionally cleaned once a year if worn daily; they can acquire a dull sheen quickly. Platinum rings are hypoallergenic, whereas some people with sensitive skin might find white gold irritating because other metals are used.
Durability and Repairs
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White-gold rings are much easier for jewelers to resize or repair than platinum rings, though platinum will last a lifetime.
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