Platinum Wedding Bands and Rings

Platinum or white gold

Platinum and white gold look alike in the case, but they are different metals. Platinum is naturally white through the whole ring. White gold is yellow gold mixed with white metals, then plated with rhodium to get its bright, cool color. That plating is thin. Over years of wear it fades, and the warmer gold underneath begins to show.

Platinum has no plating to wear away. It is also denser than gold, so a platinum band feels heavier on the hand. Some people love that weight and others prefer the lighter feel of gold. The best way to know is to hold both. When platinum gets scratched, the metal moves to the side instead of coming off, and the surface slowly settles into a soft matte patina. You can keep the patina or have the band polished back to a shine.

If you are still choosing, our guide on how to choose a wedding band covers width, finish and comfort. You can also compare the same designs in white gold wedding bands.

Platinum bands with diamonds

Platinum is a strong, dense metal, which is why it is a common choice for bands set with many small diamonds. In a pavé band, tiny stones sit close together across the top. In an eternity band, stones run around the ring. Both styles depend on the metal holding each stone firmly, and platinum’s white color lets the diamonds show without a warm tint beside them. A narrow band with tiny stones looks delicate. A wider band with larger stones looks bolder. The same metal works for both, so the choice comes down to the look you want on your hand.

If you wear a platinum engagement ring, a platinum band beside it will match in color and wear at the same pace. Bring your ring to our showroom and we can hold bands against it. To see the full range of diamond styles, browse our eternity bands, or read the guide to the types of wedding rings to learn the name of each style.