​I think your thinking of white gold (which needs rhodium plating to keep its appearance). Platinum is naturally white in colour and requires only polishing.

sounds like you talking about white gold. Platinum is far superior to white gold

As others have said you must be thinking of white Gold. Platinum will develop a slight patina which makes it look slightly greyer then when new. But unlike gold it tends not to lose metal, or yellow, therefore if you don't like the patina it just requires a polish. The Jeweller that supplied our rings is happy to do this for free when required. But we prefer the patina so have never taken up the offer.


I'm not into jewellery myself, my wedding band is the only thing I wear. However, I could easily tell the difference. Perhaps new, polished, under certain lighting, etc they can look very similar. When I picked the engagement ring the Jeweller took me outside, so I could see the stones/metals in natural light. He also showed me how the metals fared over time by showing me rings that had come in for work, his own ring and that of a few colleagues.

Each of the metals have different density, characteristics, etc. Platinum is the most dense, so will feel the heaviest given the same ring. I preferred that (although not the effect on the price :smile:). And also liked the patina it develops. So it was the best choice, as I definitely didn't like the yellowing of white gold, which would have required regular work to correct.

And in terms of "money well spent", the way precious metal prices have been going recently, it probably is if you're that way inclined. Unless theres a lot of labour, in purely financial terms the band would likely give you return, unlike an engagement ring with a stone.

Never needed to clean mine in 16 years (aside from washing my hands, showering etc.!).

Haven't felt need to have it polished either.