Wedding Ring Platinum Vs White Gold

Compare this platinum matte classic wedding band with this similar matte white gold wedding band.

Wedding ring platinum vs white gold. Platinum is the original luxury precious metal of choice. Because platinum is strong and less brittle than gold alloy platinum prongs are less likely to break so it is ideal for setting diamonds. Platinum is about 40 denser than white gold.

3142018 Platinum is between 90 - 99 pure whereas 14K white gold is only 5833 pure gold with the rest being alloys. One thing to know about white gold is that many of the white gold rings made in the US contain nickel which for some causes a reaction. One of the main benefits of platinum is its density.

Platinum is also denser and therefore more heavy than the same size ring in gold. Here are the main reasons platinum rings have typically been costlier than white gold rings. In comparison to platinum white gold is typically more prone to damage because of its use of alloys.

White gold is also of a much lower cost than platinum making it a more affordable option. Platinum is denser and stronger than gold so it is an excellent choice for engagement and wedding rings. Platinum wedding rings have a stunning crisp snow white color that makes for a gorgeous ring.

Pictured here our Narrow Tulips and Vines. Density and Weight Platinum alloys are about 20 denser than white gold. Your white gold ring will probably need to have rhodium plating done from time to time.

PLATINUM VS WHITE GOLD THE FINAL VERDICT The main advantage of white gold over platinum is that it is much more affordable. Platinum is a very dense metal which means it has excellent resistance to wearing away. Platinum is 59-60 heavier than 14-karat white gold.