platinum engagement rings

Platinum is a precious metal that costs more than gold. It usually is mixed with other similar metals, known as the platinum group metals: iridium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium and osmium.

Different markings are used on platinum jewelry as compared with gold jewelry, based on the amount of pure platinum in the piece. The quality markings for platinum are based on parts per thousand. For example, the marking 900 Platinum means that 900 parts out of 1000 are pure platinum, or in other words, the item is 90% platinum and 10% other metals. The abbreviations for platinum - Plat. or Pt. - also can be used in marking jewelry.

While selecting a engagement platinum  ring, you'll be faced with decisions about the shape of the diamond, and the setting style. The diamond accounts for majority of the price of the ring, so choosing platinum will keep it secure while enhancing its beauty. When choosing a diamond, the two most important factors are the cut - which determines how it reflects light, and the carat - or size. But you won't want to compromise when it comes to the pure, rare and eternal nature of the setting.

There are various merchants offering attractive & Custom designed platinum engagement rings, platinum jewelry, platinum chains, channel bands etc. It's most common to buy the engagement ring first, then buy the wedding band with your fiancee

One of the ways to get an idea of her ring size is to place one of her rings on your own finger and push it down as far as it will go. Mark the spot where it fits with a pen, then go to a jeweler who will be able to take a measurement, making sure not to wash off the mark before you do! The engagement ring and wedding band don't have to be the same style, but most women prefer them to be made of the same metal.

Platinum engagement rings for women make ideal wedding gifts for to-be-married couples & are in vogue. - Author L Batra

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