Platinum wedding rings

The touching moment of the exchange of wedding rings in the registry office leaves a bright and warm mark in the soul of every woman.

Undoubtedly, the vast majority of couples in love prefer gold jewelry, however, if you crave originality and want to emphasize your material wealth, incline your choice in favor of platinum wedding rings.

• exclusivity. As you know, platinum is a rare and expensive metal, at a price it is only slightly inferior to gold, so platinum rings are always unusual and unique.
• Combination with any metals. The metal is universal, wonderfully combined with both silver and gold. And how divine diamonds look in platinum! The sheen of the metal enhances their radiance.
• Resistance to mechanical damage. Unlike gold, platinum is harder to scratch and retains its original beauty longer. Regular buffing will keep the shine. This metal is excellent for complex and sophisticated engravings.
• Hypoallergenic. Those who are prone to allergic reactions can not be afraid of the appearance of irritation on the skin.

The modern jewelry market offers many models of platinum wedding rings, from classic smooth ones to intricately engraved and studded with wonderful stones.

A very stylish solution. This type of rings is chosen most often by conservative people. A narrow exquisite jewelry will look charming on a thin long finger of the bride. Girls with a square or oval palm shape should give preference to wide smooth rings. As usual, a wedding ring is worn all the time, so you need to choose one that does not fly off when you wave your hand and is easy to put on.

Smooth rings are usually distinguished by shape:

• Wide products, referred to as "Americans", and colloquially, briefly as "washers".

• Semicircular 2.3 - 2.7 mm thick. This type of rings is called "European", these jewelry is characterized by a flat profile, and the outer side has a rounded shape. The most interesting are the options with the "comfort it" profile. This is a variety with a convex interior. As a rule, they look more impressive and allow, if the hand has become fuller, to increase the size of the ring by removing the inner layer.

They began to apply a drawing or an inscription on jewelry in ancient times, the first engraving was made by the Sumerian people, after which ancient Egypt picked up the baton. It is traditionally carved on the inside of the ring. Today, such a service can be ordered at any jewelry workshop, and it is in great demand. There are a lot of options for inscriptions, these can be the initials of the bride and groom or quotes from famous people, in a separate row there are jewelry with the Orthodox inscription "Save and Save", this variety is used, for the most part, for the wedding ceremony.

Platinum perfectly combines with precious stones; models that include one large stone are called solitaire rings. As such an insert, a diamond looks especially fabulous. If a fashionista chooses a magnificent model with diamonds on the eve of the wedding, the stones will dazzlingly sparkle in the sun with every facet in the soft sheen of metal.

An excellent option for those who wish to emphasize the unity of their union, the commonality of worldviews.

Types of paired rings:

1. Modest models that differ only in size. They are also called "twin rings".
2. Rings that differ slightly from each other in the color of the metal, the number and size of the pebbles.
3. Completely different products, they are united only by color and style.

Among the world famous manufacturers of platinum products are such companies as Van Cleef, Cartier, Tiffany. Let's get to know them better.

The French jewelery house was founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleiffe and his wife's relatives.

Impeccable taste, excellent quality, sophistication - this is what characterizes the accessories of this company. The first client of the company was the bride of Alfred, the beautiful Estelle, and still in fashion boutiques you can buy an engagement ring called Estelle, made in memory of the wedding of a young couple. This piece of jewelry is made of platinum and decorated with a diamond in a wonderful beaded setting.

To date, the most famous collection of wedding rings from Van Cleef is called Romance. It is represented by platinum pavé-set diamond rings. For those who love simplicity and conciseness, there are very delicate versions of Perlée and Bonheur, made of platinum or white and rose gold. Elegant and sophisticated in design, the Couture, Tête-à-tête and Icône models combine platinum and diamonds ranging from 0.3 to 1 carat.

The beginning of the French company was laid in 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier. In the 70s of the last century, he came up with a new model of an engagement ring and called it Love. A wide, heavy platinum ring with a pattern of screws evoked a feeling of strength, passion and instantly became famous all over the world.Until now, lovers often prefer this type of ring.

No less popular is the thinnest wedding ring from the Cartier D'Amour collection, made of platinum or rose gold.

The company was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young. A feature of the rings of this brand is the frame Tiffany Setting. In this kind of decoration, the pebble goes beyond the ring and is fastened with teeth. Traditional wedding rings are made of snow-white metals and transparent diamonds.

The most famous collection of wedding rings of this company is called Tiffany Solitaire. Here the platinum ring is half decorated with diamonds. For fans of unusual things, jewelers came up with a model of a platinum ring with three rows of small diamonds. Tiffany Swing. The companion of a chic woman should undoubtedly be an expensive classic ring. Tiffany Embrace. This stunning platinum ring features a 2.5-carat diamond in the center section and includes several smaller round stones. A product similar in design, only with a square-shaped diamond, is called Tiffany New. For elegant ladies who love laconic jewelry, the platinum version with a colorless round diamond is perfect. Tiffany Bezet Round. Romantic ladies will be pleased with the ring with a complex design Jean Schlumberger Bud Ring, made in the form of a drop-down bud.

Before buying a ring, decide what width and design it will be, whether it will be decorated with a precious stone. Do not disregard the quality of the product, evaluate the purity of the alloy. Additional components degrade the properties of the metal, so give preference to an option containing no more than 5 percent of impurities.On such a ring you will see a special engraving "95 Plat". Study the composition of the alloy: especially strong rings include a small amount of iridium.

When choosing a ring, it is important to pay attention to the color type of your appearance. Platinum rings are perfect for "winter" women. Such a color type suggests a bright appearance: pale skin, dark hair, scarlet lips, black, brown, blue or light green eyes.

Astrologers say that metal has a beneficial effect on Cancers, helps Sagittarius in creative development, and brings harmony to the life of Virgo. Aquarius and Gemini are advised to use jewelry only for prayers and meditations. It is believed that platinum jewelry is most suitable for daily wear for people born under the sign of Pisces, since the metal has a connection with the planet Neptune.

In addition, this precious metal is preferred by purposeful individuals and intellectuals.

Despite the fact that platinum is a very durable metal and not capricious, you need to maintain its appearance from time to time. If you don't plan to wear the ring every day, keep it in a jewelry box and preferably separate from gold or silver accessories. Before you start caring for the ring, it is recommended to look at the reviews of people who have already purchased such jewelry. Most often, they advise cleaning them with warm water and detergent. However, cleaning with chemicals can sometimes adversely affect the surface of the product, so you should remove it during chores, and if scratches appear, contact the jeweler.