FH and I are having a 'discussion' about which is better. What do you think and why?
TIA!
We are working on making my e-ring setting and there is an obvious price difference... I am very active- I am a vet, so my job is very hands-on.
Thanks for all your advice...I still don't know We can afford to do either. The ring is going to be antique style- I want to say plantinum, but it is more expensive (ie i feel bad), but then i don't wear alot of jewerly usually, but its going to be forever...ahh!
so, next Q-14K or 18 K gold, thoughts?
Future Mrs H
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I personally like white gold.
lizzie217
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I vote white gold bc platiunum is a more precious metal and is softer causing it to scratch easier....this is what I was told anyway so I would say white gold.
Jennmolloy
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Posted by lizzie217
I vote white gold bc platiunum is a more precious metal and is softer causing it to scratch easier....this is what I was told anyway so I would say white gold.
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DnY
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i vote for platinum. white gold can turn yellow with time, as all gold is truly yellow. platinum is a naturally white metal. platinum may scratch, but it doesn't lose any metal. you take it back to the jeweler and they can polish it like new.
geegee827
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I'm a fan of white gold also.
GT143EA
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I cant tell the difference. My e ring is white gold and my wedding band is platinum(we got a sick deal, thats why we went with it even though its not the same as my e ring) when they are next to each other you cant tell the difference.
meara
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I like white gold myself - it is sturdier and IMO platinum is not worth the extra money - (id rather more diamonds ) esp if you are not gentle with your ring and do work with your hands. .
Just Cindy
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Posted by DnY
i vote for platinum. white gold can turn yellow with time, as all gold is truly yellow. platinum is a naturally white metal. platinum may scratch, but it doesn't lose any metal. you take it back to the jeweler and they can polish it like new.
I agree with this post. I prefer platinum since it will never turn yellow and I have an allergic reaction to certain golds.
MrsL2010
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my e-ring is white gold and my wedding band will be white gold also. when we went to get my ring, i wanted platinum, but the jeweler (who is a family friend) said not to waste our money. he said that white gold will hold up better because it is more solid, it will not get scratched easily. he said platinum will dent and i would be upset if that happened to my ring.
xosweetiexo
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I have a white gold ring bc I did research and it looked as though platinum scratches easier and white gold is more durable especially if you are wearing it everyday and stuff
angelatp
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I voted platinum but I'm biased. It's a tougher metal the scratches can be easily buffed out.
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Posted by Jennmolloy
Posted by lizzie217
I vote white gold bc platiunum is a more precious metal and is softer causing it to scratch easier....this is what I was told anyway so I would say white gold.
ITA
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DnT2010
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i vote for platinum. white gold can turn yellow with time, as all gold is truly yellow. platinum is a naturally white metal. platinum may scratch, but it doesn't lose any metal. you take it back to the jeweler and they can polish it like new.
ITA.. also because for some reason my body turns white gold back to yellow..
Liana
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white gold because platinum is so delicate...
Hawks Nest
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Posted by lizzie217
I vote white gold bc platiunum is a more precious metal and is softer causing it to scratch easier....this is what I was told anyway so I would say white gold.
I agree
JenBill61210
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white gold
rocketsummer17
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I say go for white gold. My job is very hands on (i work in a lab) and I know how hard I am on my ring...Platinum is a nicer dont get me wrong, but the white gold can handle whatever gets thrown at it. And even if the white gold starts to turn yellow you can always go and have it dipped...
MrsList09
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Platinum is apparently very pliable so it can get misshapen easily I've heard. It also seems to tarnish more easily from what I've seen.
twoifbysea
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i vote for platinum. white gold can turn yellow with time, as all gold is truly yellow. platinum is a naturally white metal. platinum may scratch, but it doesn't lose any metal. you take it back to the jeweler and they can polish it like new.
ITA.. also because for some reason my body turns white gold back to yellow..
I'd always thought I would want my ring in platinum, but my FH was convinced by the JEWELER to go with white gold and I honestly couldn't be happier.
White gold is super shiny, whereas (to me) platinum always had more of a silver look. I LOVE the way the white gold looks with my stone. Though I will likely have to have it re-rhodiumed down the road (actually, the jeweler said that platinum needs to be re-coated after about 10 years as well) I figure it's a small amount of upkeep for such an important possession.
