In the wedding market there is a trend that is leaving behind wedding traditions and going places where weddings have never gone before. You can see dress styles changing faster than a super model can fit into an elegant gown. Cakes are cutting loose, and brides are abandoning tradition for the new and contemporary looks. Wedding rings are no exception, and although most wedding rings were made of gold, according to tradition, now wedding rings are getting a new platinum wedding bands look. Instead of the traditional gold wedding rings, there are now more and more couples that are going platinum with their wedding ring choices. There are various reasons that new brides and grooms are choosing platinum wedding rings. One reason that many couples are deciding to go with platinum wedding rings is because of their modern, chic look that speak of simple elegance. These rings have a great sparkle to them and they stay looking great for many years, as well. Platinum is a great choice in wedding rings because it can easily withstand daily tasks like cleaning the house, being in water, and even some of the more rough, rigorous jobs that men deal with. If you are marrying a man that does heavy labor with his hands, platinum is a great choice.
Even Hollywood Royalty appreciates the value of platinum. The King, Elvis Presley exchanged platinum wedding rings with his wife Priscilla. Joe Dimaggio gave Marilyn Monroe 3 carat solitaire diamond platinum engagement ring. Movie legends would set their diamonds in platinum. In fact, diamond wedding band with platinum and gold are the preferred engagement rings of the well heeled. Platinum is a special metal. It does not fade or tarnish. It does not corrode. In fact, it is so lasting, platinum was used to make the standard kilogram weight. Platinum is eternal. Diamonds are eternal. That is one of the reasons why diamonds and platinum are the perfect match. Another reason why diamonds an platinum go together is the color of platinum. Platinum is a brilliant white. Diamonds are graded on their color among other factors. The whiter the diamond, the higher its value. When a diamond is set in platinum, the whiteness of the platinum makes the diamond look whiter, brighter, more precious. Platinum is extremely pliable. It can be drawn into a very fine wire very easily. Yet it is so strong. That means jewellers can create very intricate jewelry pieces with platinum. Jewellers can create fine prongs with platinum with which to hold the diamond, yet these thin prongs are so strong they hold the diamond securely.
Diamonds aside, platinum is the metal of choice for anyone who has sensitive skin. Jewelry rash can occur even with gold jewelry. The impurities in most other metals, including gold, can cause a rash. The rash could even happen years later, after wearing the jewelry daily for long periods of time. Platinum wearers don’t have to worry about jewelry rash. Platinum is 95% pure. Platinum is hypoallergenic, so the best way to deal with a jewelry rash is to switch to platinum jewelry. The problem with platinum is that it is so rare. It is 35 times rarer than gold. There is so little platinum on earth, yet its uses are so wide. Because platinum is compatible with the human body, platinum is used in medicine, to make pace makers, for example. Platinum is also a catalyst and is essential in many chemical processes. Platinum is such a precious metal that during World War II, U.S. banned platinum from being used for any non-military purpose. That is why, for so many years, platinum was not used in jewelry making. Due to its rarity, platinum is an excellent precious metal to invest in. Anything that is so rare and has so many uses would appreciate in price, with time, which makes platinum jewelry a wise investment.