Platinum Wedding Bands Popular Among the Rich and Famous

Purchasing a wedding band is amongst the vital purchases that you can ever make as a wedding band stays forever. It also has to compliment what you wear as well as your lifestyle also as both of them will show a drastic change with the passage of time. A person who goes to the market to buy a wedding ring has a range of metals to make their pick from but in the end the decision has to be made from the two metals including gold as well as platinum.

Platinum is naturally white in color. When fitted with a diamond inside it looks at its best. It is said that the diamonds are best fitted in platinum metal. Choosing to give a woman the platinum wedding band can be far simpler then choosing any gold ring. The best thing about platinum is that it stays as it is and never fades. So no maintenance is required. Thus it is the costliest metal as compared to gold and silver.

Platinum is very soft so it conforms easily to the shape of the stone. This reduces the chance of the stone being damaged while it is being set. Sometimes in harder materials the ring-prongs can scratch the surface of the gem. In that sense, platinum would be a better choice for your ring than gold, as it will reduce the chance for loosely held gems falling out. However, when it comes to jewelry pieces such as earrings, gold would be a better choice since platinum is heavier than gold.

Platinum wedding bands also have emeralds, rubies, or sapphires setting on it. Choose it according to your personality. Also the shape of her hand should be kept in mind and accordingly it should be selected. If she has a broad hand then go in platinum bands with larger size and if she has narrow or petite hands then small and delicate band will look good on her. Take care that it doesn't look too gaudy on her hand.

Platinum is a rare metal and it never tarnishes. Pure gold is too weak for jewelry so it is always alloyed with some other metal to increase its durability. But that's not the case with platinum. It can be mounted into any shape and size and for that reason it is more expensive then gold.

Platinum is a prestigious choice and is often chosen for its sophisticated appeal and popularity among the rich and famous.

Radiant Cut Diamonds the Beautiful Centrepiece of a Diamond Ring

Radiant cut diamonds were first developed and patented by Henry. The radiant cut diamond was the first diamond to combine the elegance of the emerald shape and the fire and brilliance of a round diamond. When the patent on the radiant cut diamond expired the radiant cut became a fully accepted diamond shape and began to be widely distributed by both wholesalers and manufacturers.

Much like circular shaped diamonds, radiant cut diamonds allow you to see the deep, natural clarity of the diamond. When you look at a radiant diamond from the front you can clearly distinguish the diagonal cross pattern that is created between the sides of the diamond. It is this stunning cross pattern that helps to make radiant cut diamonds more beautiful than many other types of diamond and makes it the ideal diamond to choose for the centrepiece of a diamond ring.

Rings that have been set with radiant cut diamonds are some of the most desirable rings as they have such unique style and shape and can also have very unusual colours. This kind of diamond set ring are also available in a number of unique shapes so you do not have to stick with what could be considered a boring round or rectangular shape.

Radiant cut diamonds are also very popular in engagement rings and the tradition of using radiant cut diamonds for engagement rings dates back to the fourteenth century. The diamond is usually the centrepiece of the ring but you can also attach side stones in a number of different ways. If you decide to purchase your diamond ring online you should always check the length and width of the diamond as there are no rules for these measurements. Generally there are two routes you can take when purchasing a ring with a radiant cut diamond, quality or budget.

About White Gold Wedding Rings and Bands

It was during World War II that white gold wedding bands became popular as during this period using platinum for non-military purposes was banned. White gold is an elegant and versatile material that is also inexpensive and can be sued to create beautiful and unique pieces of jewellery. White gold wedding rings are lighter in weight than platinum wedding rings and compared to pure or yellow gold they are more durable and scratch resistant. If you take proper care of your white gold wedding ring it can maintain a flawless appearance for a very long time.

White gold wedding rings are not pure gold. White gold is an alloy of gold and this is usually nickel, palladium or silver. The alloy of metals is a pale yellow colour naturally but white gold wedding rings are plated with rhodium to make the rings shinier and also whiter in colour. Rhodium us extremely hard and does not tarnish as well as being very reflective.

There is one problem with rhodium plating and that is that in three to five years, depending on how active you are when wearing your white gold wedding ring, the rhodium plating will begin to wear off where it has been rubbing against your hand or other fingers. When this happens the rhodium needs to be replaced.  This is done by re-plating the ring. The re-plating process is not expensive and the price will depend on the intricacy of the design of the ring. Most jewellers nowadays offer a re-plating service.

You can also easily clean your white gold wedding rings at home. The simplest and easiest way is to use a solution of equal parts ammonia and water. You can also buy ammonia based commercial jewellery cleaning solutions. If your white gold wedding ring has gems or pearls set into it the make sure you check with your jeweller before cleaning the ring with an ammonia solution.

 

All you need do is soak your ring in the ammonia solution in a bowl for 10 to 20 minutes. This will loosen any dirt and grime that has accumulated over time on the ring. It is recommended that you soak your white gold wedding ring in a bowl rather than a sink to avoid inadvertently losing your ring down the drain. After you have finished soaking the ring you can use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub off any remaining dirt and grime in the crevices of the ring. Once the ring is clean, rinse it with warm water and dry off with a soft towel. If you have a white gold wedding ring that has designs or etchings you may want to use an alternative method which is an ultrasonic machine. This works by using vibrations and water to clean the crevices of the ring. Keep your white gold wedding ring clean by storing it in a cloth box or bag or a jewellery box that has a separate compartment, this will avoid the ring being scratched but other pieces of jewellery.

White gold wedding rings are good value for money as well as being beautiful. Even when you account for the cost of re-plating the rings every now and again they are still a less expensive option that a platinum wedding band.