Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
As you can from the topic of this article, we will introduce you the platinum diamond engagement ring in this chapter. If you are looking for a stunning engagement ring to propose to your fiancé, an engagement ring with a solitaire diamond and platinum setting would definitely satisfy you desire.
As we all know that platinum is a very rare kind of metal. Platinum has higher purity, weight, durability and rarity when compared with other metals. Because of this scarcity, platinum is far more expensive than gold – usually about twice the price of gold. Most platinum is mined in Russia and South Africa, whereas gold is found in more locations, including the United States, Australia, and Brazil. Platinum, like gold, is hypoallergenic and extremely durable. Platinum also resists tarnish or rusting. Platinum’s
silvery luster is a perfect compliment to diamonds, leading to the popularity of platinum engagement rings.
When choosing a platinum diamond engagement ring, there are four things to remember when you are selecting the diamond-the Four C's- Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat.
Cut is the only thing that the jewelry craftsmen can do to make your diamond ring look better. It is said that a diamond with a 0 to 4 grading will have a good cut. If the diamond is cut wrong and when it is too shallow or deep, light will be lost and it will look too dark. Also the proportion of the facets is very important.
Clarity is simply the clear-ness of the diamond. The more clear a diamond, the more rare and expensive the ring will be. A good clarity to start at is SI2. SI2 means the diamond is slightly included. There are inclusions that can be seen with a 10x magnification or very minor inclusions seen with the naked eye. However, not many people would walk around with magnifying glasses? An SI2 is a good value because you can't really tell the difference between a VS2 to a SI2 with the naked eyes.
The most important thing about the color of white diamonds is to have no color at all. The most rare white diamonds used in engagement rings are those that are free of any color. Look for diamonds with a G-H grade because they are near colorless, and you'll get the best value for your engagement ring. The ranking of color goes like the following:
D-F Colorless, 1.5-3.0 or G-J Near Colorless
3.5-4.5 or K-M Faint Yellow, 5.0-7.0 or N-R Very Light Yellow, 7.5-10 or S-Z Light Yellow
Carat measures the size of diamonds. According to its Carat, the prices rise exponentially; a one-carat diamond ring is worth much more than a ring set with several diamonds that totals one carat. It is always a good start to begin with a one-carat stone.
You will be astounded to see the beautiful combo of platinum and diamond to make a perfect engagement ring. The silvery color of platinum helps to make the diamond look even better. The beauty of diamond and the durability of this metal makes a perfect symbol of your long lasting commitment to each other.
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