mrssalvo
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Date: 8/3/2006 1:10:22 PM
Author: davidgelb
Rod - my girlfriend has very sensitive skin...I gave her a white gold necklace and pendant a year ago, and that hasn't caused any skin reaction...but, with a ring being held tighter against the skin, is there more possibility that white gold would cause a reaction with sensitive skin than platinum would? David......people with sensitive skin have often experienced difficulty wearing white gold. You're concern that a ring, which would be worn more close to the skin could be an issue. If that is the case, I would strongly encourage you to consider platinum, which, while more expensive, could help the two of you avoid issues, such as having to return and remake a ring later.
She is a physical therapist, so if she wears the ring at work, the rhodium may wear more quickly...which leans me towards the platinum...but the scratching may be the same issue if she wears it at work...if the platinum can be rebuffed (how much does that usually cost as compared to rhodium plating, and what is the difference in time between the two processes?)... I bought my platinum ring one place and have a jeweler in another place who offers to buff my ring at no charge anytime. How did I manage to pull off this magic you might ask? I have purchased other items, like my Jaeger LeCoutre and Baume and Marcier watch from them. Most jewelers are happy to clean a ring not purchased from them in the hopes you will become a customer. If you know such a jeweler, you can probably do the same. Still, buffing a ring would be very nominal in cost. Plus, your FI might actually like the patina that Platinum develops over time. It's a duller gray look, but that, IMO, is preferrable to the yellowish look of a white gold ring needing replating.
I guess the final decision will come back to the issue of her skin and the possibility of a reaction.
Thanks,
David![]()
You''re most welcome David!! BTW......it''s a PS requirement that you not only come back and tell us how the story goes, but YOU MUST POST PICTURES!! We are a group of diamond obsessed nuts on this forum and we need regular picture feedings!!!Date: 8/3/2006 1:24:36 PM
Author: davidgelb
Rod, that is a huge help! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain that! I am talking with the jeweler to see which route I can best afford to go. With all that in mind, though, I am leaning towards the platinum ring.
I will let you know what I end up going with.
Thanks again!
-David![]()