Why Platinum is One of the Best Choices for Fine Jewellery
When it comes to choosing the perfect metal for your engagement ring, wedding band, or custom jewellery, there are plenty of options available. While gold has always been a favourite, platinum continues to earn its reputation as one of the finest precious metals in the world.
So what makes platinum so special?
Incredible Strength
One of platinum’s biggest advantages is its strength.
Unlike other metals that can slowly wear away over time, platinum is incredibly durable. Rather than losing metal through everyday wear, platinum simply moves slightly under pressure. This means the claws holding your diamonds and gemstones remain stronger for longer, making platinum an excellent choice for engagement rings and heirloom jewellery that will be worn every day.
A Natural White Colour
Unlike white gold, platinum is naturally white.
White gold is created by mixing yellow gold with white metals and is then coated with rhodium to give it its bright white finish. Over time, this rhodium coating gradually wears away and requires replating to restore its appearance.
Platinum, however, never needs rhodium plating to maintain its beautiful white colour. While it will develop a soft satin-like patina with wear—a look many people love—it can easily be polished back to a brilliant shine whenever you like.
The Perfect Choice for Diamonds
Because platinum is naturally bright white, it allows diamonds to appear as colourless and brilliant as possible.
This is one of the reasons platinum has long been considered the premium choice for high-quality diamonds. It doesn’t reflect warm yellow tones into the stone, allowing the diamond’s natural sparkle to take centre stage.
Beautiful with Coloured Gemstones
Platinum isn’t just for diamonds.
It pairs beautifully with coloured gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, emeralds, spinels, tourmalines and more!
Its neutral colour enhances the natural beauty of coloured gems without competing with them, while its exceptional strength provides excellent protection for valuable stones.
Hypoallergenic
If you have sensitive skin or allergies to certain jewellery alloys, platinum is an excellent option.
Fine jewellery platinum is typically 95% pure (often stamped PT950), making it naturally hypoallergenic and comfortable to wear every day.
A Metal That Lasts Generations
Many of the jewellery pieces we create are designed to become family heirlooms.
Platinum is perfectly suited to this purpose. Its strength, purity and resistance to wear mean it can often be passed down through multiple generations with minimal loss of metal, making it an investment that truly stands the test of time.
Is Platinum Right for You?
While platinum is usually more expensive than gold due to its rarity, purity and weight, many customers feel the benefits are well worth the investment—especially for jewellery that will be worn every day.
At Diamond Tree Jewellery Studio, we regularly recommend platinum for:
- Engagement rings
- Wedding bands
- Diamond rings
- Jewellery featuring precious coloured gemstones
- Heirloom-quality custom pieces
Every customer is different, and we’ll always take the time to discuss the advantages of each metal before helping you choose the best option for your lifestyle, budget and design.
Thinking About Creating Something Special?
Whether you’re dreaming of a bespoke engagement ring, remodelling sentimental jewellery, or designing a one-of-a-kind piece from scratch, we’d love to help.
Visit us at Diamond Tree Jewellery Studio, or book a design appointment by hitting the booking button! Together, we’ll create something beautiful that can be treasured for generations.