What is better, White gold or Platinum?
Both White Gold and Platinum have their benefits. Platinum of course is a very strong metal. Unlike other metals it does not wear away, it merely displaces. Think about moving your hands through sand. It moves to the side but doesn’t go away. Platinum is also very rare, which is why it is more expensive than other metals. When you own a piece of platinum jewelry you own something very rare and valuable. Platinum is 100 % pure which means it is not alloyed with other metals. This feature allows platinum to always remain a cool, white color and makes it hypoallergenic. Platinum is the first choice for setting Diamonds as it will be the strongest metal. White gold is a more cost-effective way to get the “look” of platinum. White gold was first used during World War I when platinum was only available for military use. Many couples choose white gold for their bridal jewelry because it has a modern white look and it costs about a third of the price of Platinum. White gold is Gold which is al