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Platinum vs. White Gold
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Most consumers hear so much about the advantages of Platinum, but its not for everyone. If you buy a delicate ring and have an active lifestyle, your ring may bend easily if it's Platinum. Also, Platinum is more expensive that White Gold.
Below is a list of benefits of one metal vs. the other.
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BENEFIT
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Pure
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Platinum is 90%-95% pure (we use only 95% pure Platinum): 18k gold is 75% pure, 14k gold is 58.5% pure.
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WHICH MEANS
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You get more metal for your money
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Platinum is naturally white. White gold is not- it has a Rhodium plating applied to be fully white, which can fade or change color.
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WHICH MEANS
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You won't have to have it Rhodium plated again like you would with White Gold.
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Platinum is hypoallergenic
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WHICH MEANS
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It doesn't affect sensitive skin
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Rare
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Platinum is 35 times more rare than gold
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WHICH MEANS
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You will have something not everyone can possess.
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There are only two sources of platinum in the world, and it takes 10 tons of ore to produce one ounce of metal.
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WHICH MEANS
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You will be wearing a very rare symbol of love.
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Eternal
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Platinum loses little metal to everyday wear. Gold wears down over time.
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WHICH MEANS
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You won't have to re-prong on re-shank the ring for a longer time than gold.
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Because Platinum doesn't wear down easily, it holds gems more securely than any other metal
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WHICH MEANS
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You don't have to worry about losing your diamond
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Platinum is very dense
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WHICH MEANS
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It feels significant and permanent to wear.
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Why might White Gold be better for you?
Do you have an active lifestyle and prefer a delicate ring?
White gold doesn't show scratches as fast as Platinum does.
The band will not bend as easily as Platinum.
It is slightly less expensive than Platinum.
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