Wedding Bands, Platinum or White Gold?

FI and i went to fortunoff to look at bands for him. The woman that worked there told me that we should not even consider a white gold band for him ($150) because it will turn yellow and that we should do platinum ($1650).
I don't care and would just as soon do platinum but I went out with a couple last night and they said that FI should get White gold, that their jeweler recommended it and that we are being taken by opting for the white gold. They said white gold is def better for a guy cause it wont get dinged and scratched because it is a stronger metal. Any advice????

Platinum is a 'weaker' metal than gold and it will get dinged and scratched more easily.

Have you considered titanium?

Platinum is the stonger metal but scratches easier. White gold is looks more polished but over time turns yellow so it needs a lot more TLC and you can get it dipped again when is needs it.
hard choice and FH and I are going through this now. I want my platinum ering to match but money is tight so we are looking for white gold for both of us.
What to do???

white gold doesn't turn yellow. the yellow color can hint through but it won't 'turn' yellow.

platinum is much softer than white gold so it scratches and dents more easily.

get white gold. the price difference is huge--of course she wants you to buy platinum because you'll be spending 10 times the price!!!

I have a platinum e-ring and we knew werent going to have the money for an eternity band for quite some time so we opted for plain metal bands. More metal shows in that case and since we have a connection in the city, we were BOTH able to get platinum bands at a very reasonable price. One of my BM's just showed me how yellow her white gold band and e-ring gets over time. She said she hates having to get it dipped in rhodium over and over. I know myself, I am too lazy to keep having it dipped.

Platinum is the only pure white metal and though it may get nicked and possibly scratched, Id still rather buff it to shine than dip it anything. It will always hold its color, just not its shine.

Here is one of my own reposts about the three metals:

WHITE GOLD
Pure Gold is yellow in color. White gold is pure gold that has been combined with mostly white metals to create an alloy with a rich silvery hue. The proportion of gold to other metals is measured in K arats. 18 karat gold is 75% gold; 14 karat gold is 58% gold and 10 karat gold is 42% gold.

White Gold retains a trace of its original golden hue. Therefore white gold jewelry is commonly enhanced with a layer of rhodium, a precious platinum family metal to make it whiter and brighter. Rhodium will wear off over time showing the natural golden hue of the white gold alloy. A periodic reapplication of rhodium is necessary to maintain the bright white finish. The frequency of application necessary is determined by the wearer's individual body chemistry and wear patterns. In rare cases, the required frequency of the reapplication may make platinum a more suitable white metal alternative.

As with all gold, avoid rough wear and contact with chemicals, including chlorine in swimming pools. It is best to have white gold professionally cleaned by your jeweler, though a mild jewelry cleaner and soft cloth may be used at home.

YELLOW GOLD
In its pure form, gold is quite soft, so it is combined with other metals to produce strong alloys appropriate for jewelry. In the United States, these alloys are frequently described in karats. 24 karat is pure gold; 18 karat gold is 75% gold; 14 karat gold is 58% gold and 10 karat gold is 42% gold. The higher the gold content, the softer and more easily marred the jewelry will be.

In rare cases, the alloys may react with the wearer's body chemistry, causing a harmless green or black discoloration on the skin which is easily removed with soap and water.

Avoid scratching, rough wear, and contact with cleansers, bleach and even the chlorine in swimming pools. Yellow gold is best professionally cleaned and polished by your jeweler, though a mild jewelry cleaner and soft cloth may be used at home. Store yellow gold jewelry in a soft cloth or pouch to protect its surface.

PLATINUM
Platinum is amongst the purest and most valuable of the precious metals. It is more rare than gold and nearly twice as heavy.

Platinum in its purest form is one of the only naturally occurring white precious metals that will not tarnish. Platinum is often rhodium plated to provide a bright finish. Rhodium wears off over time, leaving the platinum with a natural soft patina. The rhodium finish may be reapplied or not according to personal preference. Platinum's purity makes it the perfect choice for those with allergies or fro those who have experienced reactions to other metals.

Although platinum is extremely durable, it is not indestructible. It can be scratched, dented, bent or cracked, similar to gold. As with all fine jewelry, it should be treated with care. Avoid rough wear and exposure to abrasives and chemicals. Platinum can be cleaned at home with a mild jewelry cleaner and soft cloth, but it is best cleaned and polished by a jeweler who specializes in the care of platinum.'

(From a pamphlet at Helzberg Diamonds)

I think it also depends on how much of the band you see. My e-ring is white gold b/c the setting my DH liked for me was only available thru our jeweler in white gold at the time. When I chose my band, he said I should get platinum if I wanted it - but it has five diamonds across my finger - the metal is only visible on the other side of my hand. To me, it wasn't worth it.
Also, shop around a bit - Fortunoffs is a department store that can be pricier than a jeweler. DH has a platinum band and it was only $800.

Oh my goodness, platinum all the way - while both gold and platinum have their positive points (just do a search on here to see that)... PLAT is in a class of its own as a metal and doesn't tarnish or fade or YELLOW.

I don't really care about the rarity issue but read what the platinum guild has to say:

'Platinum is rare, the coveted treasure of discerning individuals. There is very little platinum on this earth and it is found in very few places around the world. This exquisite metal is 35 times rarer than gold. In fact, it is estimated that if all the platinum in the world were poured into one Olympic swimming pool it would be scarcely deep enough to cover your ankles. Gold would fill more than three pools. Platinum's rarity makes it exclusive and distinctive - a celebration of your individuality.'

I thought that was pretty cool, actually. Seriously though, platinum does show scratches like all metals but this is true:

'the scratch on a platinum piece is merely a displacement of the metal and none of its volume is lost. So, even though wearing it each and every day may leave an impression on the surface, it remains what it was - a symbol for all things eternal.'

All you have to do is get it buffed, instead of dipping it like gold. I have a sense that some jewelers will say anything to get you to buy gold or plat... they really pressured us too. No matter what you wind up doing, you'll be happy with your ring but I think plat is wonderful!

Source of above platinum info:
*** PRECIOUS PLATINUM WEBSITE ***

We got matching plain platinum bands. I wanted a band to match my e-ring and we wanted matching bands so that settled it.

Since the bands are plain, they were not super expensive.

Edit: There are places that are less expensive that fortunoff to buy rings!