Offering a cool toned metal that is strong and versatile, platinum engagement rings are practical, elegant and eye-catching. This metal has many unique properties. It is fully hypo-allergenic, meaning that it can be worn even if you have a known reaction to certain minerals. This metal does not fade, either, or chip easily. Needless to say, all of these factors are helpful when it comes to a piece of jewellery you will wear for the rest of your married life.
What makes platinum engagement rings so spectacular? Have a look at these amazing rings, and you will soon see just what this metal has to offer.
Fall in Love With These Platinum Engagement Rings
Some of our top picks for platinum engagement rings include the following:
Marquise
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Marquise rings are flattering, especially for those who have longer fingers. The symmetrical tapering on both ends adds to its sense of balance. Tiny pave stones meanwhile form a halo around the centre stone, with platinum offering the perfect cool tone to offset this elegant design.
Twist
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The gentle twist of this band helps to accentuate the centre diamond without taking away its full appeal. Although this style works well with classic white diamond engagement rings, it can be equally lovely with a coloured or black diamond, or a stone such as morganite, ruby, emerald or sapphire.
Three Stone
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Three stone rings are timeless, classic and flattering for everyone. This style has plenty of symbolism, making it ideal for romantics. The three stones are said to represent the past, the present and the future, which is perfect for your journey together as a married couple.
Reverse Split
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This style works well with any cut. A tiny princess cut stone helps to add subtle sparkle, while allowing the reverse split bands to highlight the stone. A round cut diamond, sapphire, ruby, emerald or even an opal or pearl would also work well with this style.
Pear
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Pear shaped diamonds are romantic and bold, yet not overly so. The gentle taper of the pear can be faced towards you or away from you, adding the illusion of length in fingers. Pave stones help to add extra sparkle from this cut, working especially well when off-set against the cool tone of platinum.
Eternity
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Not really a huge wearer of jewellery? Eternity rings can also work well for engagement, offering a subtly sparkling band that can be stacked with a wedding band. Tiny pave stones are used to create sparkle. Tiny baguettes can also be set into this style of band for a bit of interest.
Split Band
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Split band rings continue to be a popular choice, working well in modern and vintage inspired ring designs. The two bands connect at the back of the ring, splitting to frame the centre stone. Although round diamonds look best in this style, it also works with heart shaped stones, emerald or princess stones or even something modern like a trillion cut stone.
Looking for a perfect platinum ring? Browse our selection of platinum engagement rings, or contact us with any queries about ring design in South Africa.