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White Gold Vs. Platinum: Which To Choose?

September 9, 2019July 25, 2021Categories Education, Engagement Ringsplatinum engagement rings, platinum rings, platinum settings, white gold engagement rings, white gold rings, white gold settings

White gold? Platinum? Learn which one of these two very different ring metals best suits you.

White Gold rings Vs. Platinum

White gold rings and platinum are two gleaming white metals that play up the brilliance of their set diamonds. They’re both beautiful and sturdy: neither ring metal tarnishes, corrodes, or rusts. You can’t go wrong with either classic, but which ring metal best fits your lifestyle? 

White gold and platinum look so similar – so what’s the difference? 

Strike White Gold

  • White gold’s silvery luster is created by alloying yellow gold with white metals like nickel or zinc, and finishing with rhodium plating. Its white appearance can be maintained over time through simple re-platings. 
  • White gold is a lightweight, easy-to-wear-all-day ring metal.
  • It’s malleable and so withstands delicate detailing and engraving. 
  • White gold is an affordable option for those who love white ring metals.
BROWSE WHITE GOLD ENGAGEMENT RINGS

Go Platinum

  • Platinum is a rare, valuable metal with a gorgeous silvery sheen that retains its white luster with minimal maintenance. 
  • Most platinum ring metals contain 95% platinum and 5% alloys; platinum’s high purity means it’s ideal for anyone with metal sensitivities.
  • It’s durable! Platinum is a favorite of active wearers for its ability to endure extreme wear-and-tear.
BROWSE PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RINGS

Want to show your ring metal? Here are 10 settings that look gorgeous in either white gold or platinum rings:

Split Shank

14K White Gold Split Shank Double Claw Solitaire Engagement Ring

“My ring is beautiful. Pictures do not do it justice. The setting puts all the attention on my diamond.”
-Donna L.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD

VIEW IN PLATINUM

Tapered Milgrain

“Everyone commented on how detailed it is, yet said there’s also a simplicity to it.”
-Adrian B.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD

VIEW IN PLATINUM

Pavé Halo

14K White Gold Pave Halo Diamond Engagement Ring (Pear Center)

“I love the delicate halo and simple band, so the center diamond can be the star of the show.”
-Kathryn B.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD

VIEW IN PLATINUM

Knife-Edge Solitaire

14K White Gold Presentation Solitaire (Six Prong)

“My fiancée is very happy and proud of her ring. She receives compliments all the time.”
-Manuel A.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD
VIEW IN PLATINUM

Asymmetrical Love Knot

14K White Gold Asymmetrical Diamond Love Knot Engagement Ring

“The pavé diamonds add a great touch and the asymmetry is just enough to make it interesting and unique.”
– Christian B.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD
VIEW IN PLATINUM

Thin Channel-Set

14K White Gold Thin Channel Set Round Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring

“I knew my fiancée wanted something elegant and thin and this ring fits the bill perfectly.”
-John G.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD
VIEW IN PLATINUM

Bird Of Paradise

14K White Gold Bird Of Paradise Engagement Ring

“The antique design is gorgeous and perfect for my very special girl.”
-Robert N.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD
VIEW IN PLATINUM

Rope Solitaire

14K White Gold Rope Solitaire Engagement Ring

“The rope setting has an elegant yet distinctive simplicity, and it really highlights the diamond.”
-David L.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD
VIEW IN PLATINUM

Marquise Halo

14K White Gold Marquise Halo Engagement Ring

“My now fiancée LOVES this ring. Very much her. Classy yet simple.”
–Ben H.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD
VIEW IN PLATINUM

Halo Twisted Shank

14K White Gold Pavé Halo And Twisted Shank Engagement Ring

“The halo really makes the diamond appear larger than anything, and the ring as a whole looks so radiant.”
-John B.

VIEW IN WHITE GOLD

VIEW IN PLATINUM

Got gusto for white gold engagement rings? Possess a passion for platinum engagement rings? You’ll enjoy this ring metal reading:

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  • Get tips on caring for your ring metal
  • And virtually try on any engagement ring

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