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Since platinum is the most durable metal in addition to being the densest, det burde ikke være en overraskelse, at dette metal også er det dyreste. At være om 20% tættere end hvidguld, platin er omkring to og en halv til fem gange dyrere end hvidguld. Fordi det er mindre formbart, platinum is a more difficult material to work, so the cost of labor that goes into molding that piece increases.
white gold vs platinum rings with and without patina
Although scratches in rings or jewelry are inevitable, when platinum is scratched, the metal is not lost as it is in white gold. Snarere, the color shifts within the ring itself, creating what is known as a patina finish. In some cultures this is actually seen as a beautiful thing, and a symbol for how long you and your paramour have been together. I U.S.A., opinions differ from person to person, but some people embrace the platinum patina.
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Benefits of White Gold and Platinum
In comparison to platinum, hvidguld er typisk mere udsat for skader på grund af dets brug af legeringer. Imidlertid, hvidguld er også et meget lettere metal end platin, som bedre kan passe til folk, der ikke ønsker tungmetaller i deres ringe. Hvidguld er også af en meget lavere pris end platin, gør det til en mere overkommelig mulighed.
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En anden fordel ved platin er, at det er allergivenligt. At være et naturligt hvidt metal, der er ingen grund til at kombinere det med nikkel, som kan være et allergen for visse individer. Nikkel er en af de legeringer, der kræves for at skabe hvidgulds finish, hvilket kan være et problem for bærere, hvis hud er følsom over for dette metal.
Men hvis hvidguld er belagt med et toplag af rhodiumbelægning, it reduces and sometimes even completely eliminates the contact that exists between the nickel and one’s skin. (This plating can wear off over the years, giving the metal a yellowish tint and requiring the ring to be replated by a jeweler, which can add cost.)
White Gold vs Platinum Price
Just like there are the four C's of diamonds, there are a variety of factors to consider when it comes to choosing your engagement ring metal. Cost is one of main Cs of metals. There are two things to consider when looking at price: cost of buying and cost of care. If you're looking at sticker price, white gold is the more budget-friendly option. We generally recommend purchasing white gold so you can maximize other aspects of your engagement ring, such as the diamond.
White Gold vs Platinum Durability
Durability and cost should be considered together. Platinum is more durable and requires less repolishing. But that doesn't mean you only need to re-polish your white gold engagement ring every so often to keep it shining. White gold is finished with a rhodium plating to give it a pure white shine and improve durability. But it does wear off over time. That means you'll need to replace it.