Platinum Wedding Band
Precious Platinum For Classic Elegance
For wedding bands gold and platinum are what we could call the classic wedding ring metals. Platinum has been used for centuries in jewelry and was very popular during the Edwardian and Art Deco period in antique jewelry.
This was the time, when platinum, which was until then considered a hard metal to work with, really made its first impact on jewelry design. For the last two hundred years, platinum although still harder to mine and slightly more expensive than gold, has been widely used in jewelry due to its tremendous popularity.
Platinum, 18k Yellow Gold
& Diamond
Platinum offers a look which is completely distinct from other metals. Although similar in color, both silver and white gold cannot compare to striking metallic shine of a platinum wedding band. The hardness which made platinum difficult to work with, is today being used by jewelers to its advantage, thanks to technology. This is why titanium and platinum are popular metals for tension setting of diamond wedding bands.
Classic Platinum Wedding Bands
Other than the style and look it offers, platinum like titanium and black titanium, is largely hypoallergenic and does not rust, scratch or tarnish. Platinum wedding bands are often preferred over gold because of their minimalist yet long lasting metallic look. The quiet elegance of a solid platinum wedding band is classic in both design and beauty and will never go out of fashion.
Classic Platinum Wedding Bands
Platinum Rings for Men & Women
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Tapered Baguette,
Yellow Gold Accents
Exquisite Platinum Wedding Rings
Engraved, Handcrafted, Celtic & Antique Platinum Wedding Rings
Platinum wedding bands are widely available at online jewelry stores, but if you're looking for a unique wedding ring in an exquisite design, you will have to search a bit harder. We will give you some tips on what to look for and where to look. Mondera has collection of stylish platinum and diamond wedding bands in classic designs. Online jewelry stores for celtic and antique items also offer intricate lacework, carvings and engraving for your platinum wedding band.
Keep in mind, platinum is an extremely difficult metal for jewelers to work with, so these engraved, carved or handmade wedding bands will cost a little more than their gold or white gold versions. You can also find some beautiful filigree wedding bands and engraved art deco wedding rings at antique jewelry malls. Vintage jewelry from the Edwardian and Art Deco period also offers some very unique design work in platinum.
Platinum Eternity Bands
Eternity bands are rings in which the diamonds go around the entire ring in a channel setting, instead of the traditional diamond solitaire, symbolizing the eternal union of marriage. Platinum and diamond wedding bands are a great choice as platinum with its high polished finish has a brilliant chemistry with diamond and gemstones. Eternity bands make for great wedding bands as well as precious anniversary presents and are available in a range of designs to suit your style.
Platinum Eternity Bands
Diamod Rings, Eternity Bands
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