White Gold Platinum Rings

Platinum is between 90 99 pure whereas 14k white gold is only 58 33 pure gold with the rest being alloys.

White gold platinum rings.

One thing to know about white gold is that many of the white gold rings made in the us contain nickel which for some causes a reaction. Whether you re purchasing a band to wear alone with an existing wedding ring or to complement your partner s ring you ll find exactly what you re looking for at costco. White gold rings are composed of gold alloys and a rhodium plating which gives it a white look that s very similar to platinum. Platinum s high purity means it s ideal for anyone with metal sensitivities.

For maintenance your platinum ring will need more frequent polishing than a white gold ring. After a while when the rhodium plating starts getting scratches the difference between a white gold ring and a platinum ring can become easily apparent especially if the gold underneath it is of high karatage and has a strong yellow hue. See this ring here. Platinum 18k white gold 14k rose gold 18k yellow gold.

Platinum is a rare valuable metal with a gorgeous silvery sheen that retains its white luster with minimal maintenance. The main reason platinum is more expensive is that even at the same cost it takes more platinum to make a platinum ring than it takes to make a similar size ring in gold. Most platinum ring metals contain 95 platinum and 5 alloys. 14k white gold and 14k yellow gold have the same gold content and purity 58 5 gold but the alloys in white gold and the rhodium plating make it appear white while the alloys in yellow gold do not.

Platinum is a very dense metal and much heavier than gold. A braided solitaire engagement ring is a great engagement ring because of the intricate design the ring can be made with white gold and the prongs with platinum. 18k white gold has a similar silvery white appearance to platinum making it another stunning choice for jewelry. We carry a broad selection of fine gold and platinum bands for both men and women in a variety of widths and finishes.

Grace solitaire diamond ring the open solitaire setting can be accentuated with a platinum spiral metalwork within the modern cathedral style windows making it a beautiful option. Platinum is a naturally lustrous silvery white and because of its beauty and hypoallergenic status is a sought after metal for jewelry. Platinum is about 60 heavier than 14k gold and about 40 heavier than 18k gold. Your white gold ring will probably need to have rhodium plating done from time to time.

That s because the density of platinum is almost double that of gold. However once you pick up a platinum ring and a white gold ring you will immediately feel the differences in weight.