When you buy a wedding ring, generally you want it to look good, last a long time and remind you of your wedding day, a platinum wedding ring does all of those things. Platinum is a noble metal that is thirty times rarer than gold and it is this along with the fact that it looks expensive makes it desirable and is viewed as a status symbol.
Platinum wedding bands are more expensive that gold bands but the cost is balanced by the practical elements. This naturally white metal is durable and resistant to wear and will often last a lifetime. Platinum is denser than gold so rings tend to be around 40% heavier and is 95% pure as opposed to 18 carat gold contains 75% gold.
When looking at the styles of Platinum wedding rings UK Hatton Garden jewellers offer four basic shapes, which include:
• The D shaped - rounded with a flattened base.
• The flat court - flat on the top with a rounded base.
• The flat wedding band - flat top and bottom.
• The traditional court - rounded top and bottom.
Wedding bands will have one of three finishes, there is the highly polished finish, the matte or brushed finish and the satin finish. When selecting a wedding band it is important to choose a ring that suits your hand. If you cannot decide, you may prefer to design your own Platinum wedding rings, Hatton Jewels will be happy to help you create the perfect ring for you.
