| Platinum is one of the purest metals and, because | | | | platinum. While most local jewelers offer a variety |
| it is, more consumers are choosing platinum | | | | of platinum rings, it is important to ensure that |
| engagement rings than ever before. | | | | the diamond has been certified by the Gemological |
| Platinum is a soft metal and can easily encase any | | | | Institute of American or the European Gemological |
| diamond. Although a platinum engagement ring can | | | | Institute. |
| be expensive, its value is immeasurable. | | | | Why? Sometimes you may come across a |
| When shopping for a platinum engagement ring, | | | | platinum ring which is flawed, or perhaps the |
| the buyer should always be cognizant of the four | | | | jeweler cannot grade it. In these cases, it is |
| Cs of diamonds to begin with. These include: the | | | | incumbent upon you to have the diamond graded |
| cut, the carat, the clarity, and the color. More | | | | and obtain a certificate before you make the |
| importantly, however, platinum rings hold their | | | | purchase. The certificate gives you all the |
| value because the metal itself is so rare. | | | | information needed to ascertain the cut, clarity, |
| Another important facet of a platinum ring is that | | | | color, and carat of the diamond. |
| it will not tarnish as other metals would, nor will it | | | | So too, because platinum rings are so expensive, |
| pose a problem for women whose skin is | | | | ensuring that the platinum is of the highest quality |
| sensitive to metal. | | | | is also important to its long-term value. One of |
| The prongs on a platinum mount can be easily | | | | the best ways to ensure that a platinum ring is |
| worked to fit any diamond cut. This is one of the | | | | the right one for you, choose the diamond first, |
| important aspects of platinum. Moreover, since | | | | have it certified, and then proceed to find the |
| you are making a lifelong investment in a | | | | platinum mount of choice. |
| engagement ring, you do not have to worry | | | | Platinum engagement rings are an investment. |
| about the diamond becoming loose because the | | | | The cost is prohibitive and, therefore, researching |
| prongs adhere solidly to the diamond. | | | | every facet of platinum mounts and diamonds will |
| Buying platinum engagement rings requires that | | | | ensure that the knowledge you gain will guarantee |
| you learn much about the diamond as well as the | | | | that you are getting the best for your money. |