Post by chax » April 28th, 2003, 12:26 pm
Can some one help me?

I am trying to get an engagement ring made, using a diamond I was given when very young. My girlfriend has always said she wanted platinum.

The Jewlers I have gone to say they don''t recommend this as platinum is plated with rhodium (just like white gold) and needs to be replated every so often. Is this true - I have found other sources that disagree.

What are the disadvantages of platinum vs white gold (obvivously cost, but also I have been told re-sizing platinum is difficult and always leaves a mark as the solder is softer than the ring body. This does not occur with white gold)

Any help for a much confused man would be very much appreciated.
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