Antique Platinum Engagement Ring
Louis XVI of France declared platinum to be the only metal fit for royalty and Edwardian Platinum Engagement Rings were usually made from this heavy metal weighing about twice as much as gold. Ten tons of ore were mined to make one ounce of platinum, from which Antique Platinum Engagement Rings were made, reaching its peak of popularity in the early 1900's when it was the preferred metal for fine jewelry. Unlike gold, Platinum Engagement Ring will never wear or tarnish and your jeweler
can polish it like new with no loss of metal.
Antique Platinum Engagement Ring have been especially popular in the last 10 years as our attention to detail has drawn us to a heavy appreciation for channel-set sapphires, emeralds and rubies. Antique Platinum Engagement Ring can be set with Antique-cut Diamonds including European-cut Diamonds, Old mine-cut Diamonds and Rose-cut Diamonds, all cut during or before the beginning of the 20 the century. These appealing stones were set into Edwardian Engagement Rings, Victorian Engagement Rings and Georgian Engagement
Rings.
In the making of Vintage Platinum Engagement Rings the US Government prohibited the use of platinum when World War II began and it was declared a strategic metal for use only in military applications. At this time Platinum Filigree Engagement Rings were replaced by White Gold Vintage Engagement Rings, which became more popular after the Second World War. The Incas prized platinum, but not as much as legendary jewelers such as Cartier, Faberge and Tiffany. And the world's famous diamonds, including the Hope, Jonker
I and Kohinoor are all mounted in platinum, of which all that was ever mined would fit into the average sized living room.
With more people getting married these days, platinum is the white-hot metal of choice for those saying "I do". High-profile celebrities pledge their love in platinum engagement rings and the platinum is also a favorite for many women shopping for an engagement ring. Why are platinum engagement rings dominating the wedding scene? Platinum is the most precious of all metals, and it is noted for its beauty, purity and strength. A platinum engagement ring signifies emotional connections and lasting
bonds. It's only natural that couples are choosing platinum engagement rings to commemorate their everlasting love.
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