Platinum Wedding Rings

kewlpuff Posted: Sep 11, 2008 10:15 PM

Platinum Wedding Rings

Ladies, has anyone bought a platinum wedding ring?

We just got married on Sunday and haven't worn our ring for more than a week but it's already all scratched up! The jeweler who made them said it was pure platinum. I thought platinum was harder to scratch than gold...? Anyone experienced with jewelry able to share some wisdom?

Oooo the wedding was at Jericho Terrace and was beautiful. The only mishap that happened was my forgetting to change out of my earrings between dress changes and the floating candles burning out too early but otherwise everything was really wonderful. Will be posting up reviews after the honeymoon!!!!

Miss you all!!!

FuTuRe MrS MaZz Posted: Sep 11, 2008 10:19 PM

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my ering is platinum and is scratched... i believe its perfectly normal for that to occur but the only diff is that over time, it smoothes out more n more i may be wrong but i think i remember hearing this

yswedding Posted: Sep 11, 2008 10:45 PM

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my e-ring and wedding ring are platinum.
Platinum is very soft but very dense, so it will scratch but its hold diamonds better than gold.
Consider getting platinum with a design so that you don't notice the scratche much, or recondition once a year.

Future Mulligan Posted: Sep 11, 2008 10:59 PM

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i have a platinum solitaire ering - yes it scratches

Jaime321 Posted: Sep 12, 2008 12:02 AM

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platinum is a softer metal so it scratches easier. But it's stronger than gold in that it is more pliable which means you can bend it more and it won't snap as easily. At least this is what someone told me..

kewlpuff Posted: Sep 12, 2008 07:44 AM

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very awesome~ thanx gals for the info!!! now we know that this is normal for our bands =) miss you gals!!! will be writing again after the honeymoon!!!

amunson Posted: Sep 12, 2008 08:24 AM

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platinum is ductile - which means it is very hard, but easier to alter its shape (I know it doesn't make sense, its a difficult concept). It does not scratch more or less than gold, but the scratches can be smoothed out and you won't lose any material, wheras with gold you have to polish out the scratches which wears away the gold.

White gold is also treated yellow gold covered in rhodium (a platinum mixture). If you are worried about the rings, try to compare their color to a ring you know is platinum. You would be surprised at how yellow 'white' gold is.

lizzie217 Posted: Sep 12, 2008 09:04 AM

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I actually think platinum scrathes easier than gold (I was told this)

ChipNdipLover Posted: Sep 12, 2008 09:08 AM

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My ering is platinum and it scratches very easily.

vicky1125 Posted: Sep 12, 2008 09:25 AM

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my ering is platinum and scratched up. platinum scratches easier but gold bends easier.

simbaspaws Posted: Sep 12, 2008 09:49 AM

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I have a white gold ring and I have no complaints about scratching...other than normal wear and tear...

pa56 Posted: Sep 12, 2008 09:55 AM

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the bottom of my platinum engagement ring is scratched. At first I thought it was just dirty and had it steam cleaned, but it came back super sparkley but still scratched.

sweetsunflower Posted: Sep 28, 2008 12:19 PM

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As far as I know, platinum rings get scratched easier than gold ones...

mosh424 Posted: Sep 28, 2008 12:35 PM

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Posted by lizzie217

I actually think platinum scrathes easier than gold (I was told this)

I think i heard this too

NC1011 Posted: Sep 28, 2008 03:06 PM

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Posted by mosh424

Posted by lizzie217

I actually think platinum scrathes easier than gold (I was told this)

I think i heard this too

Agreed. Platinum is a much softer metal so it scratches easier. But you can get it buffed up to look good as new .

grrulz Posted: Sep 28, 2008 03:10 PM

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platinum is a softer metal is more delicate it is likely to get more scratched than white gold. white gold is more durable although platinum is a stronger metal i know it's weird

Kricket212 Posted: Sep 28, 2008 03:33 PM

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My rings are platinum also although I have not really noticed scratching yet. My band is very thin though soo not as noticable.

pal Posted: Sep 28, 2008 05:40 PM

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Platinum is actually softer than gold so it scratches easier. Also, pay attention to your diamond. Because it is softer, it bends easier which can loosen your prongs. My FBIL works for a jeweler. Sometimes more expensive isn't always better. Sorry, I wish I had a better answer.