Platinum or white gold?

[mco312]

Should I have a shared prong wedding band (like in the pic below) made with platinum or white gold? My engagement ring is a platinum solitaire so I’m inclined to order the band in platinum. But because so little metal will be exposed on the front of the ring, I’m wondering if I should just get the ring in white gold and save a little $. Any input is appreciated.

 

[rockysalamander]

I always go for platinum. I can't be bothered with the constant maintenance on white gold and I don't really like shiny shiny metal. I also like that it is basically inert to most chemical that I can encounter in my job.

 

[tyty333]

Platinum if you can afford it.

 

[msop04]

I'd go platinum, unless it's too pricey. Also, if you do decide on WG, get the X1 or another alloy that doesn't require rhodium plating.
I love the heft of platinum though... it just feels so expensive! (ummm, because it is I guess.)

 

[mco312]

Thank you all for the input. I think I will go with the platinum just for the peace of mind (I don't think I would regret the platinum).

A WG band I currently wear now hasn't yellowed after about 2 years of wear, and I don't really encounter chemicals at work. However, I do like the weight of my platinum engagement ring! Is there any other reason to choose PT over WG?

 

[caf]

I like platinum too. I like the weight of it. And its long term consistency. It doesn’t need polishing or plating. I have a 1.5 ish carat full eternity/shared prong band in platinum- just clean it and go! It looks great and wears well. I also like how platinum goes with other metals.