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Platinum wedding bands for men and women : ultimate in elegance

Posted November 30th, 2010 by admin

Platinum is a very rare and beautiful metal that has being increasingly used for making jewelry, over the past two centuries. It is a strong and malleable metal and is the perfect one for making gold and platinum wedding band, as it is highly resistant to wear and tear. It is also an excellent base to set precious stone in. The quality of platinum is decided mainly by its purity. The purer the platinum, the better its quality. Most high quality platinum wedding rings are made out of 85,90,95 and 99.9 percent platinum. All platinum wedding rings have stamps on them which indicates the type and purity of the metal used for making the rings.

Fancy platinum and gold wedding band can be made in various settings. Some of these setting styles are prong, cathedral or contour, bezel, tension, bar, channel, flush and pave. Most people who choose fancy platinum engagement rings are trying to break out of the mould and create new designs. For instance, recent reports indicate the tremendous interest that many people have shown in buying platinum rings that highlight richly hued gems and fancy-colored diamonds. Yellow and pink diamonds, cognac diamonds as well as sapphires, emeralds and rubies are some of the other gems used to stud platinum rings, as they further enhance the platinum’s natural white luster. Buying platinum rings is an expensive proposition and it is not advisable for couples to go for fancy platinum rings just because it is fashionable today. It is more important to buy a design that they really like and can afford. If the design or stone that they are looking for is not available, it is better to drop the idea rather than settling for something they have no interest in. Some stores make customized fancy platinum wedding rings according to the specification of buyers.

It is important to note that what may seem fancy and unique to one person may look ugly or bizarre to another. Besides, fashion trends are constantly in a state of flux and what is considered as “fancy” today may become commonplace in a few years. Therefore, it is advisable for couples to think twice before spending a fortune on fancy platinum rings.

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