Comments on: Can The Engagement Ring And Wedding Band Be Made Of Different Metals?

By: Caryn R

Caryn R — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:15:10 +0000

Platinum and white gold do have some differences in color and texture – since the pieces will be right next to each other you might notice the differences. If they don’t bother YOU, though, then don’t worry about it.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:44:11 +0000

It’s not wrong to get it that way, but it may look weird. Why not just get a white gold band? Or design a ring in platinum that looks the way you would like it to look and then get the platinum band?

By: strtat2

strtat2 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:56:11 +0000

Well i am no expert but I do know that my sister in law has a platinum engagement ring and white gold wedding band. They look the same, in terms of color so there is nothing wrong with that. I think a lot of people do that.

By: Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean

Peachy Keen, Jelly Bean — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:07:12 +0000

A girl I used to work with has a white-gold engagement ring with a platinum wedding band and I never would have known it if she had never told me. Unless you were to point it out to someone, no one would ever know.

By: tinnitus cure

tinnitus cure — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:58:22 +0000

I am not sure who the rings are for. Are they both for you, or is your ring different than her ring? If they are to go on the same finger it may look a little odd; however if they are to be on different hands then there is no problem.

By: I heart pineapple soda

I heart pineapple soda — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:20:24 +0000

Yes, your rings can be whatever you want.

By: notyou31

notyou31 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:27:54 +0000

Yes. My engagement ring is platinum and my wedding band is white gold. Only a jeweler can tell them apart.

By: rhinestones

rhinestones — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:18:32 +0000

The only problem I foresee, is that while brand new they may look the same, the white gold may wear off.
White gold isn’t solid – it’s a layer over regular gold – so after time & wear, it will begin to show through gold. You can have them reapply the white gold to maintain the look – but I’d be wary to do platinum & white gold if they’re going to be next to each other.

By: sistablu

sistablu — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:52:52 +0000

They may look very similar in the lighting of the store but, in natural light there will be a noticeable difference.
It would be a pity to spoil the effect of the rings by having an obviously unmatched pair.
Personally I would not chose to mix the metals in that way.
Mixed metals on the one ring are acceptable as you will have noticed looking at rings.
An answer could be as simple as this.To keep with to the rings you have chosen.
Have the jeweller add a very thin band of white gold to encircle the outside of the platinum band.
The cost should not be too much extra,as you are aware white gold is less expensive than platinum. It would definately not make it fussy,and datable like some over the top ring designs do.
It is very acceptable to combine gold and white gold in this way.Or gold and silver.So why not white gold on platinum.
It would look very elegant with the engagement ring. Very appropriate for a mans wedding ring as well.
I’ve just compared pieces of my jewellery outside in the natural light.Its daytime here in Australia as I write this.
Platinum is a much sharper shine than white gold.
Congrats. and Best of Luck with selecting the right rings.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:16:47 +0000

The only person who can answer this question is the one who is going to wear the rings. If they are happy with the rings, be they platinum or paper, then it is no one else’s business.