7 Reasons to Choose Platinum as Your Wedding Ring Metal

Since its discovery, platinum has been synonymous with luxury, beauty, and refinement. For generations now – from Audrey Hepburn to Anne Hathaway – women with great taste have chosen this stunning material over all others to occupy a place of pride in their jewelry collection. What better way to embrace the classy metal than by making it a part of the most memorable day of your life – your wedding day? Here’s why you should choose platinum as your wedding ring metal.

Have you ever wondered why and how life’s milestones are measured in metals? A couple completing ten years celebrates their Tin Anniversary; 25 years is a Silver Anniversary, 50 is a Gold Anniversary, and 70 is a Platinum Anniversary. With each passing year, these milestones become more precious and meaningful – as do the corresponding metals. Platinum holds the prominent position as the most valuable metal, placed only before a diamond milestone which is the 75th wedding anniversary. With so much reverence and value attached to the metal, picking platinum for your wedding ring metal is an unrivaled choice.

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This gorgeous 7-Stone French Pavé Diamond Wedding is a luxurious manifestation of your wedding vows. Boasting 0.48ct total diamond weight, it has a glorious sparkle, further enhanced by the finesse of the platinum metal.

Silver tarnishes over time. Yellow gold dulls and loses its sheen. White gold starts yellowing, and rose gold starts to change hues. Through all of this, the one precious metal that never changes color is platinum. Even with limited maintenance and care, you’ll be able to see that it has the exact same hue as it did when you first purchased it – even as the years roll by. Given that a wedding ring is meant to be a lasting purchase, one that should remain constant over time, this aspect makes platinum a desirable metal to choose.

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This platinum band exuding a vintage aesthetic may seem simple in design but is impactful in its appeal and versatility. The alternate marquise and round diamond stations lend the band a unique touch of modernity. You can wear it alone or stack it with your engagement ring or other rings from your collection.

When you scratch a gold or silver ring, the metal chips away from the piece of jewelry. Although negligible, you tend to lose some of the metal, with wear and tear over time. But with platinum, the metal doesn't chip off even when it scratches. Instead, it is merely displaced and shifts around the ring. That's why it is called a 'sticky' metal. This also means you can polish it without worrying about too much metal loss. However, platinum develops a unique layer on top called the patina as time passes. This lends a soft, velvety layer look to the metal – some would say it even adds character and enhances platinum's appeal. But if you do not desire it, the regular polish can keep the patina at bay.

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With a sturdy design, this platinum wedding ring is a timeless choice. The channel setting of diamonds in the center, protected by robust platinum outlining on the sides, makes this ring a strong style statement.

Besides being beautiful and rare, platinum is a solid metal and the ideal setting for a hard diamond. Not just that, the white metal brings out the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond and also highlights the brighter hues of other vibrant gemstones – rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. The prongs are highly durable and sturdy, securely holding the gemstones in place.

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A gorgeous wedding ring design featuring two-row micro pavé diamonds in a platinum setting. As is the idea behind a wedding ring design, it is so stunning you never want to take it off.

Gold, in its purest form - 24 karats, is too soft to be used in jewelry and breaks easily. So, for every 24 parts of gold, only 18 or 14 parts are pure gold, and the rest is alloy. If you wonder what gold karats are, then this proportion of pure gold and alloy is what they denote. This is also what denotes the karat value. On the other hand, most platinum jewelry tends to be 90 – 95 percent pure with only a small amount of alloy. This makes platinum an excellent investment and a completely hypoallergenic metal that can be used safely, even by those with the most sensitive skin.

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This solid wedding ring design features a shared prong setting, holding the glistening 0.96 ct diamonds together spread halfway over the shank.

Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold. Every year only 88 tons of platinum are manufactured, as opposed to 2,700 tons of gold. Since it is an enduring metal and because of its exclusive quality, platinum is much more sought-after than gold. It is also a perfect investment for long-term and a valuable family heirloom. Also, platinum is heavier than gold because it is a denser material – you can literally feel the high value on your finger! It is 40 percent heavier than 18k gold and 60 percent heavier than 14k gold.

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A modern yet conventional design, this channel set diamond platinum wedding ring is beautiful jewelry to wear in your lifetime, reminiscent of your wedding vows, and then pass it on to your future generations as a valuable family heirloom. The high quality of the platinum used ensures that the ring's sheen is retained forever.

Who doesn’t want to emulate their favorite fashion idol? Our style-icon celebrities have all taken to wearing this stunning metal, which is another reason you should as well. Take Priyanka Chopra Jonas, whose wedding band was studded with 3.90 carats of Ashoka-cut diamonds, or go ethical like Natalie Portman, whose wedding ring (and her husband’s) was made from recycled platinum and conflict-free diamonds.

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Rarely is a celebrity spotted wearing a wedding band in any other metal besides Platinum. If you also gravitate toward this metal, this 11-stone French pavé diamond wedding ring is an excellent choice.

Discover an expansive collection of platinum wedding bands at Gabriel & Co.  Whether you like a subtle design with a single diamond or an elaborate design with a bevy of diamonds creatively fashioned on a platinum ring, there is a design to resonate with every preference.