Platinum versus white gold

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#61
Just curious... I saw a 4+ total carat weight three-diamond ring (center stone is 2+ carats) in another thread, and it is set in 18K gold. I was under the impression that most if not all very precious diamonds are set in platinum? Is this not the case?

I'm just curious why one would choose 18K over platinum. What are the benefits that tips someone in that direction?
 
#63
I'd imagine you can choose to have your stone in whatever metal you wanted. My husband's Aunt has a beatiful 2+ ct stone set in white gold - I have never asked her why she choose that.

Perhaps some choose it because they want to invest more into the rock and save a little on the setting - even the very affluent pick and choose where to spend their money.
 
#64
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Yikes, you sound kind of offended that I asked this question, Loganz? I'm the last person to think people have to do it one way... that's exactly why I asked, because I have no idea why you would choose white gold over platinum. As in, I really have no idea, so can someone fill me in. Thanks for noting the cost component. I've never looked at the difference in price and whether or not it's significant.

Thanks to the previous poster for noting the color difference. I've never compared the two side by side.

ETA: In my original post, I said that I thought all precious diamonds were set in platinum because from what I understand, it's a tougher metal. As in, I thought the prongs were made from platinum for the metal's inherent strength. I could be wrong.
 
#66
Sometimes to save on cost.
Now that the alloys are better, good white gold can maintain its whiteness a lot longer, so it looks very white at less $$ than platinum. (but sometimes certain alloys do yellow quickly).

Some people like the whiteness of WG, but find it appealingly warmer than the very cold whiteness of platinum. (And the extreme whiteness of platinum can sometimes make a less white diamond look even less white than it is.)

Some people like a really thick/heavy looking band which might be impractically heavy made in very heavy platinum.

Many WG settings do have platinum prongs, though, for durability, as gold is much softer than platinum.

That's all I can think of.
 
#68
Hello, IntlSet, when I had my stone remounted, I choose a platinum 4 pronged head and an 18K yellow gold shank.

I have always had success with plat heads for my diamonds meaning that I have never lost a stone set in platinum. Not to say that it would be the choice for everyone, it has just always worked well for me.

And, I love the look of yellow gold and platinum together.
 
#69
Hi,

platinum is harder wearing than 18 ct white gold and does not scratch or fade in colour over time platinum is 20 times harder to find than yellow gold.Platinum is by far a better metal
 
#70
1. platinum IS TRIPLE THE PRICE OF THE 18K WHITE GOLD,SAVE THE MONEY FOR A BETTER STONE, SINCE JUST BY LOOKING, PEOPLE CAN NOT EASILY TELL WHICH IS PLATIUM AND WHITE GOLD.
2. Platiunm is much heavier than white gold.
 
#72
I have my Grandmother's ring from 1921 set in 18K palladium white gold and it's very white and I wear the ring almost everyday. For me I just like the color over platinum plus platinum can ding easier.
 
#73
isus said:
Hello, IntlSet, when I had my stone remounted, I choose a platinum 4 pronged head and an 18K yellow gold shank.

I have always had success with plat heads for my diamonds meaning that I have never lost a stone set in platinum. Not to say that it would be the choice for everyone, it has just always worked well for me.

And, I love the look of yellow gold and platinum together.
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I agree platinum is really better for prongs.
 
#74
Jenna51580 said:
I have my Grandmother's ring from 1921 set in 18K palladium white gold and it's very white and I wear the ring almost everyday. For me I just like the color over platinum plus platinum can ding easier.
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Sounds beautiful - sorry for the question, but is the ring set in palladium or white gold, or both (I think I am confusing myself - I though Palladium was a seperate metal)? If it is palladium, how does the weight compare to that of gold and platinum. TIA, palladium really intrigues me!! :yes:
 
#75
Loganz said:
:sad:^^ WOW - really? sorry! I thought I was just giving a point of view, sorry if I offended you, that wasn't intended at all.
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Sorry Loganz I somehow read that with totally the wrong tone that you intended. I should know better, with it coming from you since you don't have a snarky bone in your body.

Tone is hard to read on the internet but I realize I use that excuse way too much.

My apologies. :heart:
 
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