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Beverley K sample: platinum or 18k?

P: 8/13/2008 3:09:25 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	I have the sample ring from Beverley K on my finger, and it's beyond my expectations! I know this will satisfy my forever!! Now I just need to decide whether to order it in 18k white gold or platinum. What would you do, and why??
Posted: 8/13/2008 3:09:25 PM

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P: 8/13/2008 3:10:09 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:10:48 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:11:22 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:11:52 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:12:15 PM
snlee Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,450 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/6/2004	It's beautiful! If platinum is within your budget, I'd go with that.
Posted: 8/13/2008 3:12:15 PM

P: 8/13/2008 3:12:22 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:12:53 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:13:41 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:13:43 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,241 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Its gorgeous OH MY STARS I TOTALLY LOVE IT!!.. As far as which metal well, that's just preference. :) I love white gold but its really up to your taste!!! Beautiful ring. :)
Posted: 8/13/2008 3:13:43 PM

P: 8/13/2008 3:14:24 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
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P: 8/13/2008 3:14:57 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	.
Posted: 8/13/2008 3:14:57 PM

P: 8/13/2008 3:20:36 PM
lauralu Ideal Rock Total Posts: 689 Last Post: 11/11/2009 Member Since: 7/20/2007	I would go Plat. I think how plat wears is perfect for that ring. I love this ring.......I have not seen it but always have wanted too. I am really excited that someone on PS is getting it! What sz center are you putting into it? Congrats!
Posted: 8/13/2008 3:20:36 PM

P: 8/13/2008 3:22:14 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	My center stone is 7.2mm, 1.4carats
Posted: 8/13/2008 3:22:14 PM

P: 8/13/2008 4:33:10 PM
MMT Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,565 Last Post: 7/14/2009 Member Since: 6/24/2008	I think either would be nice. I prefer white gold and it's cheaper.
Posted: 8/13/2008 4:33:10 PM

P: 8/13/2008 4:34:56 PM
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,468 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007	Platinum because the milgrain and pave work always seems to work better in platinum IMO. You'll never lose metal and can always get anything reshaped. Since platinum is softer it seems to conform around pave better IMO... And it's gorgeous!
Posted: 8/13/2008 4:34:56 PM

P: 8/13/2008 4:38:29 PM
mercoledi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,667 Last Post: 10/5/2009 Member Since: 6/20/2006	THAT is a pretty ring. I love the dainty milgrain bezel and airline! Personally I would go with 18k, it's stronger and cheaper, but in the end it's up to you. Lovely!
Posted: 8/13/2008 4:38:29 PM

P: 8/13/2008 5:18:33 PM
Maisie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,769 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2006	I had my new setting made in white gold because I wasn't sure how I would get along with so many tiny diamonds. I wish I had gone with Platinum now. I like gold but prefer the weight of Plat.
Posted: 8/13/2008 5:18:33 PM

P: 8/13/2008 5:55:56 PM
pixley Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,534 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 11/12/2007	Another vote for the Plat! It's a beautiful ring and I wouldn't want to mess with the rhodium replating business with WG. What a gorgeous setting!
Posted: 8/13/2008 5:55:56 PM

P: 8/13/2008 6:16:38 PM
iluvcarats Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,914 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2008	Hi upgradable, I don't know if I already told you this (sorry if I did) I have this Bev. K. ring and it has not held up well. It has lost several diamonds and gone out of round 4 times (so far) It is platinum and is also micropave. The one you chose has a solid band, so you may not have any problems. I chose platinum thinking it would be stronger and hold up better, but I have since learned that platinum actually shifts easier than WG (I don't understand the properties of metal too much). I wish that I never bought this ring in the first place, and regret having chose platinum. Just my experience, but I thought I'd share.
Posted: 8/13/2008 6:16:38 PM

P: 8/13/2008 6:25:05 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	Thanks for your candidness, iluvcarats. I'm sorry about your ring problems, but I think you've helped me decide on the 18k gold version.
Posted: 8/13/2008 6:25:05 PM

P: 8/13/2008 6:29:57 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,702 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	I always hear about the "have to rhodium plate" issue with white gold. I think it must vary a lot with the individual wearers body chemistry? I have several white gold rings (some more than 16 years old now) and I've never had to replate anything? "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 8/13/2008 6:29:57 PM

P: 8/13/2008 6:35:32 PM
iluvcarats Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,914 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2008	Date: 8/13/2008 6:25:05 PM Author: Upgradable Thanks for your candidness, iluvcarats. I'm sorry about your ring problems, but I think you've helped me decide on the 18k gold version. Your welcome! I didn't want to rain on your parade, and your ring is gorgeous! Just wanted to let you know my experience.
Posted: 8/13/2008 6:35:32 PM

P: 8/13/2008 6:48:56 PM
HollyS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,101 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/18/2007	Buy platinum if you can afford it. It doesn't show the wear and tear that gold does. If it isn't worth the price difference to you, buy the 18K. Either would make this a lovely ring. _____________________________ "I cannot live without books." - Thomas Jefferson
Posted: 8/13/2008 6:48:56 PM

P: 8/13/2008 7:01:32 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,241 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Date: 8/13/2008 6:16:38 PM Author: iluvcarats Hi upgradable, I don't know if I already told you this (sorry if I did) I have this Bev. K. ring and it has not held up well. It has lost several diamonds and gone out of round 4 times (so far) It is platinum and is also micropave. The one you chose has a solid band, so you may not have any problems. I chose platinum thinking it would be stronger and hold up better, but I have since learned that platinum actually shifts easier than WG (I don't understand the properties of metal too much). I wish that I never bought this ring in the first place, and regret having chose platinum. Just my experience, but I thought I'd share. Oh sad! Its one of my favorite Bev K rings.
Posted: 8/13/2008 7:01:32 PM

P: 8/13/2008 7:41:56 PM
Mediterranean Ideal Rock Total Posts: 578 Last Post: 6/3/2009 Member Since: 1/26/2008	Date: 8/13/2008 7:01:32 PM Author: SanDiegoLady Date: 8/13/2008 6:16:38 PM Author: iluvcarats Hi upgradable, I don't know if I already told you this (sorry if I did) I have this Bev. K. ring and it has not held up well. It has lost several diamonds and gone out of round 4 times (so far) It is platinum and is also micropave. The one you chose has a solid band, so you may not have any problems. I chose platinum thinking it would be stronger and hold up better, but I have since learned that platinum actually shifts easier than WG (I don't understand the properties of metal too much). I wish that I never bought this ring in the first place, and regret having chose platinum. Just my experience, but I thought I'd share. Oh sad! Its one of my favorite Bev K rings. SDL: I know, right? It's so pretty!!!! for the 18K gold wearers: Are we talking white gold? And if so, has anyone had to get theirs rhodium-plated again, or maybe I should ask, does it begin to turn more of a buttery, slightly warm-ish yellow-gold color over time?
Posted: 8/13/2008 7:41:56 PM

P: 8/13/2008 10:16:56 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,702 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	Date: 8/13/2008 7:41:56 PM Author: Mediterranean SDL: I know, right? It's so pretty!!!! for the 18K gold wearers: Are we talking white gold? And if so, has anyone had to get theirs rhodium-plated again, or maybe I should ask, does it begin to turn more of a buttery, slightly warm-ish yellow-gold color over time? I have one ring that's 18K white gold that's 3 years old. I've not had to have it replated. The others are 14K and no replating there either. Re the comment that platinum doesn't show as much wear, in my case I would have to disagree. I have a platinum 5 stone that has a definite "patina" (nice word for fine scratches ) that the gold rings do not yet have. Especially on the bottom of the ring. Not that it bothers me, but it shows much more wear than the gold rings. "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 8/13/2008 10:16:56 PM

P: 8/14/2008 10:18:49 AM
gemgirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,534 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/8/2003	If you can swing the price difference for platinum, I'd definitey choose platinum especially for something you cherish. I personally just love the look, color and weight difference of platinum. Also, platinum will wear forever. You won't lose any metal when having your ring polished in the future. (When gold is polished, you lose a scant layer of metal each time)
Posted: 8/14/2008 10:18:49 AM

P: 8/14/2008 10:34:20 AM
Kelli Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,581 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/27/2008	Just a word on the white gold. I ordered a plain white gold cathedral setting from stuller for my ring. For some strange reason it came without ever having been rhodium plated at all. It was actually pretty, had a slight "warmth" to it, and I had people ask me if it was yellow gold or white gold. I thought it was a bit of a strange color, but kind of liked it. Then I had it shaped to match the band I'll wear with it and the jeweler said, "well those two rings are just completely different colors!" He rhodium plated the ering and now they match perfectly. He also told me that the metal you lose from wear with white gold is pretty much just rhodium, and when they repolish it the rhodium gets replaced anyway. I don't know how often I'll ever have to re-plate it since I haven't had it long. I guess we'll see. That said, I may have chosen platinum if I didn't already have a white gold band. I like both
Posted: 8/14/2008 10:34:20 AM

P: 9/24/2008 12:51:41 PM
Upgradable Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,447 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2004	IT WILL BE HERE ON FRIDAY!!!!!
Posted: 9/24/2008 12:51:41 PM

P: 9/24/2008 1:05:05 PM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,101 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	Oh, I cannot wait to see it! It is beautiful!
Posted: 9/24/2008 1:05:05 PM

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