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

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