Gold or Platinum - Which one is better?

Clients always ask if they should set their diamond in gold or platinum. My response is always that it is a personal choice and you can’t go wrong with either. Here are a few reasons you might choose one metal over the other.

Platinum: I love platinum for the look and feel. It is a heavier metal so it gives the ring a little more substance, especially with a larger stone. It also a develops a nice patina as it wears over time. Platinum maintains a more grey color whereas white gold will look slightly yellow from years of wear and need to be rhodium plated and polished. The downside of platinum is that is a softer metal so it can take on the shape of your finger over time. If this happens, let me know, it can easily be reshaped back to its original look and feel.

 Gold: White or Yellow Gold is a great option too. Gold tends to be lighter and can be more comfortable to the wearer. However, you will need to have your gold ring rhodium plated and polished from time to time to keep that shiny look.  Over time the plating wears off resulting in a slightly yellow tint.

 Like any thing in life, we usually have a preference for one over the other.