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1940 diamonds ring in gold and platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: 3 diamonds for a total weight of 1.20 cts
Material: Platinum and 18k white gold
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 0.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
approximately 0.80ct, with four eight-cut diamonds in each shoulder, mounted in platinum, circa 1940.
Finger
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1.14 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring, Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.14 carat diamond and platinum cluster ring; part of our
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 3.51ct Aquamarine 3.72ct Diamond Platinum Dress Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 3.51 Carat aquamarine and 3.72 Carat diamond platinum dress ring
Category
Vintage 1940s Band Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940's 0.29 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A vintage mid century circa 1940's diamond engagement ring in platinum. Centering this ring is a
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Platinum Ring Circa 1940
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels emerald and diamond platinum ring, circa 1940.
Set its centre with a
Category
Vintage 1940s European Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
.25 Carat Diamond Platinum 1940's Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940's pieced scroll design .25 carat diamond platinum band ring.
22 round brilliant cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Solitaire Diamond and Platinum Ring, 0.81 Carats, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
York City was the centre for hand crafted platinum rings, set with diamond and gemstones. In 1934 John
Category
Vintage 1940s American Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1940’s French Peridot & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Peridot & Diamond Ring
Platinum French Stamped
Circa 1940’s
Fabulous, French crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century French Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
20ct Ceylon Natural Sapphire Diamonds Cluster Ring, Platinum, France, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
fully made in platinum. It is marked with the French dog’s head. It is an absolute stunning ring from
Category
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1.20ct Diamond, Platinum and Palladium Full Eternity Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 1.20 carat diamond platinum and palladium full eternity ring; part of
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Palladium, Platinum
GIA Certified 1940 Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
1940s GIA certified old european cut diamond ring in platinum.
The details are as follows
Category
Vintage 1940s American Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Jabel EGL Certified Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1940
By Jabel
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1940-1950 Jabel Platinum engagement ring with a transitional cut EGL certified center
Category
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1940 Art Deco Platinum .52ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 5.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Emerald, Diamond and Platinum Tank Ring, Dated 1940
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. late Art Deco emerald and diamond "tank" style ring, set with square-cut and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage French 2.32 Carat High Zircon and Diamond, Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 2.32 carat high zircon and 0.60 carat diamond, platinum dress dress ring; part of our
Category
Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
Retro 0.63 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for platinum
Circa: 1940s
Ring Size: 5 3/4 & sizable
Measures: 5.6 mm wide and sits 6.3 mm high
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Amethyst Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1940’s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring
Platinum Stamped
Circa 1940’s
Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Platinum
Vintage 0.35ct Transitional Cut Diamond Dome Ring, I Color, Platinum, Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
handcrafted in platinum. Dating back to the Retro era, it's from around 1940.
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco Diamond And Platinum Ring, 1.60ct, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco, Odeonesque style, diamond cocktail ring, with three, claw set, round old-cut diamonds
Category
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940 Platinum .25cttw Diamond Arched Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1940
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.25
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 2.6
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 1940 Antique Platinum Eternity Ring With 1.32 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
America, circa 1940. It was crafted in solid .900/.999 platinum with high polished finish and mount with a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Genuine Antique Deco Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.21ct Dated 3-14-1940 Platinum
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique Dated 3-14-1940 Vintage Sapphire Diamond Ring 1.21ct Round
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34 ct Round Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum 1940 s Ring Set with 1.34ct Diamonds
Diamonds: 27 Round cut diamonds. Centre diamond 0.3
Category
20th Century European Artisan Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Cocktail Ring
Platinum
Circa 1940s
Fabulous, vintage cocktail ring. Set with gorgeous
Category
Mid-20th Century European Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
White Diamond Open Work Platinum Band Ring, Circa 1940's
Located in Stamford, CT
1940’s Diamond open work platinum band ring. Set with 48 round diamonds. 10mm wide size 10.
48
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Ring, 0.85 Carats H SI1, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
, mounted in platinum, made in the USA, circa 1940. Accompanied by Gemmological Certification Services
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Genuine Antique Deco Diamond Wedding Band .21ct 1930's -1940's Platinum Ring
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Art Deco Antique from 1930s Wedding Band .21ct Diamond Platinum Anniversary Ring
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Cluster Platinum Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage diamond cluster platinum ring, circa 1940. This vintage platinum ring features a center
Category
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
platinum, French control marks, circa 1940.
Please note shipping to the United States of America requires
Category
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum, Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Eternity Band
Platinum Tested
Circa 1940s
Our vintage platinum eternity band is a true
Category
Mid-20th Century European Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
- Size 6 1/4 - Total weight 3.31 grams - Platinum
Category
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940's Vintage Hand Engraved Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, although it is 80 years old! Original patinal.
This ring is true art and one of a kind.
PLATINUM IS
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940's 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring with Ca 3.50 Ct Sapphire & Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
1940' s 18kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Ring With Ca. 3.50 ct Sapphire & Diamonds
Sapphire: Emerald
Category
20th Century Artisan Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pearl Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 8
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight: 5.5 grams
Center Details
Shape: Cultured
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Green sapphire and diamonds ring from 1940
Located in PARIS, FR
Stones: Green sapphire and diamonds
Material: 18k yellow gold and platinum
Dimensions: 0.80 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Wide Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring Circa 1940's
Located in Boston, MA
A wide diamond eternity band ring in platinum. Set throughout with 1.10ctw of old European cut
Category
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940 Nordic 4 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 7.75 / 1.8g
Located in SE
3.5 mm deep.
Swedish ring. Hallmarked 18K. Maker's marks. Year combination O8 / made in 1940
Size: Ø
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Platinum Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage French platinum diamond ruby ring, circa 1940. This vintage French ring is handmade in
Category
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s Platinum Emerald & Diamond Three Stone Ring on a decorative band
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Emerald & Diamond Ring
Platinum Stamped 900
Circa 1940’s
Lovely, vintage three stone
Category
Mid-20th Century European Engagement Rings
Materials
Platinum
Synthetic ruby and diamond buckle ring, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
, the ring is adjustable up to five sizes. Tested yellow gold and platinum, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.00 Carat Sapphire Platinum Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 4 grams
Center Star Sapphire
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Platinum
Certified 58 ct Blue Topaz Diamond Platinum and Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1940
Located in Goettingen, DE
Certified 58 ct Blue Topaz Diamond Platinum and Gold Cocktail Ring circa 1940
Magnificent blue
Category
Mid-20th Century German Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Convertible Platinum Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail ring finely crafted in 18 k platinum with diamonds weighing a total of 4.5 k and covered
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Sapphire and diamonds ring in platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
: Platinum
Dimensions: 1.5cm x 1cm
Weight: 7.1g
Period: 1940
Size: 57 (free sizing)
Certificate
Ref. : 25374
Category
Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
with platinum settings, numbered '64513', French, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s European Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Masterfully hand crafted in platinum, this stylized buckle ring boasts a 3.82 carat royal blue
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940’s 18ct Gold & Platinum Diamond Engagement
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Cluster Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped
Circa 1940’s
Beautiful, vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century English Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.75
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.8 grams
Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
.80 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 4.5
Metal Type: Platinum [Tested and Hallmarked]
Weight: 3.1 grams
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 6.25
Metal Type: Platinum
Weight:4.0 grams
Center Diamond Details
Shape: Old European
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Invisible set sapphire and diamond ring, French, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
backholing and all on a tapered D-shape shank. Marked platinum, French, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 8
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3 grams
Center Diamond
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Platinum Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
band is modelled in platinum. The band itself has wonderful engraving all the way around.
Ring Size
Category
Vintage 1940s British Modern Wedding Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Art Deco Aquamarine Ring, circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details:
Ring Size: 8
Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.7 grams
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Platinum
Art Deco Aquamarine Platinum Bypass Ring
Located in METAIRIE, LA
This Art Deco Platinum Bypass Ring features 2 focal European Pear cut Natural Aquamarines totaling
Category
Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
1.01 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting of this platinum ring is ornamented with a stunning four-claw set feature vintage (circa 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Deco Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a magnificent Deco Engagement ring, dating back to the 1940s, set in platinum! This is the
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Bridal Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Tank Ring
Located in London, GB
A French platinum and diamond ring with an asymmetric design and geometric form set with one
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco American 1940 Gorgeous Platinum Eternity Ring 2.80 Cts Caliber Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Art Deco eternity ring.
A great historical piece created during the American Art-Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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1940 Platinum Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact 1940 platinum ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940 platinum ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A 1940 platinum ring from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and emerald cut alternatives. Finding a 1940 platinum ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 360 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a 1940 Platinum Ring?
Prices for a 1940 platinum ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $333 and can go as high as $395,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,177.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1940 Platinum Ring
- How much is a platinum ring?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021On average, a platinum band would typically cost around $1,000. However, if there are any gemstones, the cost would likely be much higher.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023If it seems like most engagement rings are platinum, you’ve likely been shopping at retailers and boutiques that primarily specialize in the sale of platinum jewelry. It’s true that platinum is among the most popular metals for engagement rings. Cartier pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. However, engagement rings are in fact created with a range of many other materials, such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and titanium. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023No, most engagement rings aren't platinum. Some people do prefer platinum due to its appearance and its resistance to scratching and fading. However, makers offer engagement rings in a wide range of precious metals, including white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, titanium and sterling silver. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023Yes, some Tiffany & Co. engagement rings are platinum. However, the luxury jewelry maker also offers engagement rings made out of other materials. These include 18-karat yellow gold, 18-karat white gold and 18-karat rose gold. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Tiffany & Co. engagement rings from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether platinum is the best for engagement rings depends on your personal preferences. Many people prize the precious metal for its sleek, cool color and choose it for engagement jewelry as a result. Platinum is also highly resistant to corrosion and tarnishing and is unlikely to require replating when cared for properly. In addition, the metal is fairly durable and scratch-resistant. Find a wide variety of platinum engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, platinum is good for wedding rings, as the precious metal offers many benefits. Platinum doesn't corrode or tarnish, and its color doesn't fade over time. It is also a hypoallergenic metal, making it a popular choice for people with sensitive skin. Plus, it resists scratches and wear over time. Explore a collection of antique and vintage platinum wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, platinum is used in wedding rings. As the metal of choice for wedding jewelry, platinum offers long-lasting durability, as it is strong and scratch-resistant. The metal also doesn't fade and is unlikely to tarnish or corrode, allowing it to maintain its cool color and sleek appearance with very little need for ongoing maintenance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of platinum wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Whether platinum is the best metal for engagement rings is a matter of opinion. Many people love the cool color and sleek appearance of platinum or prefer the precious metal because it doesn't tarnish and requires only minimal maintenance. However, platinum is more malleable than white gold, so it can develop scratches more easily. Cartier pioneered the use of platinum in fine jewelry in the late 1800s, identifying the strong, lustrous metal as ideal for bringing out the true qualities of diamonds. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of platinum engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Platinum and rhodium are both precious metals, with rhodium being more expensive. Rhodium is usually applied onto jewelry like a layer while platinum is a completely white metal which does not need any layering. Both metals are typically paired with precious stones and could cost less than $1,000 or as much as $4,000. Find a range of antique and vintage rings today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether platinum or white gold is better for engagement rings is a matter of personal preference. Each type of precious metal has certain advantages. White gold tends to be more affordable and is less malleable, increasing its durability. Platinum requires less maintenance and retains its color over time. Find a variety of platinum and white gold engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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