Consumer asks – is platinum too soft for my ring?

 

A consumer asked the following question in the blog post - Platinum engagment rings? Too soft?

My friend is an “engagement planner” and she told me to avoid platinum for engagement-wedding rings. Even though it’s a wonderful metal, platinum rings are very soft, like gold, and will eventually wear thin on the bottom of the ring. Some of my married friends regret getting platinum because they always have to run to the jeweler every couple of years, dropping $200-300 to fill the ring back. Is platinum really that soft? Should I get a titanium ring instead? I don’t care about price; I’m more concerned about the durability of the ring.

I have NEVER heard of platinum wearing away in such a manner. Platinum does appear to scratch easily, but the metal is in reality just being pushed around. You can literally refinish platinum over and over. Yes – platinum does come at a premium price, but by paying more for platinum now, you get a metal that can literally last a lifetime. Unlike titanium (which the consumer also asked about), platinum rings can be resized

By the way, ALL jewelry needs to be cleaned and cared for. So be sure to have your wedding rings and engagement ring looked at by a jeweler every so often.

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Comments

[Platinum wedding rings]

I think the consumer is full of it. How do you go from platinum to titanium?

[Wedding Ring Depot]

There are many choices for wedding rings and engagement rings.

[Love to Know Jewelry]

Platinum is the premium metal for jewelry. What you read on the Internet isn't always 100% accurate.

[Tiffany & Co jewelry]

Simply put - platinum is a great metal for jewelry.

[Tacori]

Platinum jewelry can potentially last forever.