Platinum Vintage Engagement Rings

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much should I spend for an engagement ring?

  

  You may have heard the rule that you should spend 2 or 3 months of your income on your engagement ring, but this rule was just a marketing ploy created by De Beers. Your spend should be based on your budget and the type of engagement ring you are looking to buy.

• What should I know before buying an engagement ring?

  

  1. Budget - how much you are willing to spend on a ring
  2. Ring Style - are you looking for a classic ring or maybe a vintage ring?
  3. Metal - rings can be made of platinum or different types of gold
  4. Shape - the shape of the center diamond in your engagement ring
  5. 4 Cs - the color, clarity, cut and size of your diamond are important criteria in choosing your diamond

• What is the average cost of an engagement ring?

  

  For natural diamonds, the average cost is around $6,000 and the average carat weight is 1.25 carats. For lab grown diamonds, the average cost is $4,000 and the average carat weight is 2.5 carats.

• What is a karat?

  

  Since gold is too soft to be used in a ring, it is often mixed with other metals. The purity of gold is measured in karats. One karat is one part out of 24. Therefore, 24 karat gold is 100% gold (24/24), 18 karat is 75% gold (18/24), while 14 karat is about 58% gold (14/24).

• Is platinum a good choice for an engagement ring?

  

  Platinum is a very popular choice for engagement rings. It is the most durable out of the engagement ring metals and is naturally white so it does not require rhodium plating.

• Is platinum more expensive than gold?

  

  The price of precious metals are constantly fluctuating. However, platinum rings are usually made of 90-95% platinum, while gold rings are typically made of only 75% gold (for 18 karat gold) or less. Therefore, platinum rings are typically more expensive than gold rings.