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Platinum Engagement Rings
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Platinum has gained in popularity recently. Platinum is even rarer and more valuable than gold. Platinum is not graded by karats. Instead, platinum used in jewelry is marked as PLAT 950.
It is a very hard metal, so some consider it to be a symbol of enduring love. Platinum bands look good with cooler colored diamonds (colors D-J)
Pros
• Polishing does not take away any of the metal
• Will last several lifetimes, so it can be passed on to your children and grandchildren
Cons
• Significantly more expensive than gold
• Harder to polish
If you like the look of platinum, but aren't ready to spend quite that much, consider White Gold Engagement Rings.