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Platinum wedding rings: The one and only choice |
Written by Casey Buell
Friday, 17 March 2006
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Platinum
wedding rings are fast becoming the rings of choice for the worlds pop
stars, movie stars, supermodels, and even royalty. The demand
for platinum wedding rings is skyrocketing. No longer is gold
the "it" metal. Platinum's popularity is on the rise for good
reason. Rarer, harder, more beautiful, and more valuable than
gold, platinum wedding rings are simply better. The metal of kings: In 1936 King Edward VIII of England abdicated from the throne in order to marry the divorcee Wallis Simpson. When this occurred George VI was made king. At the coronation George's wife, Queen Elizabeth, was crowned with a stunning platinum crown set with the famous Koh-I-Noor diamond. Becoming the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Edward and Wallis exchanged platinum wedding rings created by Cartier. Wallis Simpson, an expert on jewelry, named platinum the one and only choice for evening wear. Since than platinum wedding rings have graced the fingers of the worlds most famous people. More recently, when Prince Charles of England decided to marry his long-term partner and new fiancée Camilla Parker Bowles, he presented her with a platinum wedding ring. Camilla, now Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, is fond of showing off her ring. A square cut diamond is the central piece to Camilla's platinum wedding ring, and is surrounded by three diamond baguettes. These are hardly the first examples of royals wearing platinum. Platinum has been found in the jewelry, crowns, clothes, and of course platinum wedding rings of kings, queens, maharajas, and czars for hundreds of years. The benefits of platinum wedding rings: There are many benefits to owning platinum wedding rings. Platinum is a far rarer metal than gold, and therefore is far more valuable. Platinum's luster will showcase your precious stones far better than gold. Nothing makes a diamond shine quite like platinum. Platinum wedding rings will not distort in shape like gold. Gold is a very soft metal and bends easily, whereas platinum, once put into shape, will retain its shape for a lifetime. Most importantly platinum holds precious gems securely. Whereas the prongs on gold rings are likely to bend, causing gems to come loose, the prongs on platinum wedding rings will always hold their shape, and give their wearers peace of mind, knowing that their precious gems will always be where they should be. Where is the best place to purchase platinum wedding rings? To get an idea of the different styles and prices that are available in platinum wedding rings it is more convenient to view them online before shopping around at local jewelry stores. Just type "platinum wedding rings" into an Internet search engine like Google or Yahoo and you will find several reliable websites that specialize in platinum wedding rings. The cost of platinum wedding rings is dependant upon the diamonds set into them, as well as the quality and quantity of the platinum used. In .95 pure platinum, modest platinum wedding rings should cost anywhere between $550 and $2000, but could be far more expensive. The most versatile metal: Platinum has a versatility that simply cannot be found in silver or gold. Because of platinum's strength platinum wedding rings can be crafted in beautiful and delicate ways. Designs that were put aside because they were just not possible with gold are now being brought back to life in the form of platinum wedding rings. Arches, weaves stunningly delicate sculptures; these things are now possible because of platinum. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
About The Author:
Casey Buell is an expert in the field of platinum and diamonds, and a contributor to the award winning platinum ring website located at http://www.platinumovernight.com
Casey Buell is an expert in the field of platinum and diamonds, and a contributor to the award winning platinum ring website located at http://www.platinumovernight.com
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