Try The Durability And Strength Of Platinum Engagement Rings

Platinum is one of the purest metals and, because it is, more consumers are choosing platinum engagement rings than ever before.

Platinum is a soft metal and can easily encase any diamond.  Although a platinum engagement ring can be expensive, its value is immeasurable.

When shopping for a platinum engagement ring, the buyer should always be cognizant of the four Cs of diamonds to begin with.  These include: the cut, the carat, the clarity, and the color.  More importantly, however, platinum rings hold their value because the metal itself is so rare.

Another important facet of a platinum ring is that it will not tarnish as other metals would, nor will it pose a problem for women whose skin is sensitive to metal.

The prongs on a platinum mount can be easily worked to fit any diamond cut.  This is one of the important aspects of platinum.  Moreover, since you are making a lifelong investment in a platinum engagement ring, you do not have to worry about the diamond becoming loose because the prongs adhere solidly to the diamond.

Buying platinum engagement rings requires that you learn much about the diamond as well as the platinum.  While most local jewelers offer a variety of platinum rings, it is important to ensure that the diamond has been certified by the Gemological Institute of American or the European Gemological Institute.

Why?  Sometimes you may come across a platinum engagement ring which is flawed, or perhaps the jeweler cannot grade it.  In these cases, it is incumbent upon you to have the diamond graded and obtain a certificate before you make the purchase.  The certificate gives you all the information needed to ascertain the cut, clarity, color, and carat of the diamond.

So too, because platinum rings are so expensive, ensuring that the platinum is of the highest quality is also important to its long-term value.  One of the best ways to ensure that a platinum engagement ring is the right one for you, choose the diamond first, have it certified, and then proceed to find the platinum mount of choice.

Platinum engagement rings are an investment.  The cost is prohibitive and, therefore, researching every facet of platinum mounts and diamonds will ensure that the knowledge you gain will guarantee that you are getting the best for your money.