White Gold vs. Platinum for Engagement & Wedding Rings

Platinum

PROS

CONS

• Cool light gray color
• Best all-around metal
• Great for lightweight designs
• Excellent for repairs
• "Excellent" wear resistance
  (won't lose weight over time)
• Vickers hardness 130
  (150 special treatment available for additional cost/time)
• 95% pure

• More expensive than white gold
• High density: heavy for bulky designs

14k White Gold

PROS

• More affordable than platinum
• Very good for repairs
• Vickers hardness 150
• Our 14k white gold is nickel-free
• Can be rhodium-dipped for a bright white color (commercial standard)
• Natural color is warm (shown on left)

CONS

• Not actually white
• Needs rhodium plating
• "Good" wear resistance
  (wears down over time)
• Only 58.5% pure

18k White Gold

PROS

• Medium gray color
• Excellent all-around metal
• Great for lightweight designs
• Excellent for repairs
• "Very good" wear resistance
  (won't lose weight over time)
• Vickers hardness 130
  (150 special treatment available for additional cost/time)
• 75% pure

CONS

• More expensive than 14k white gold
• High density: heavy for bulky designs