The decision to purchase platinum or white gold is one that I weighed very carefully. I knew that there were differences between the two; I just did not realize the specific details. I did some research on line about platinum and the benefits of it. Then I researched the same about white gold. I was actually surprised by the results that I found when I made a comparison of the two precious metals. They may look alike on the outside, but they are two very different metals.
The first difference I discovered was the color. Platinum is naturally almost white in color. White gold is gold mixed with other white metals. It is actually light grey in color and is coated with a plating to make it look white. This plating will eventually wear off and the jewelry will need to be coated again. With platinum, I do not have to worry about the white wearing off because white is the natural color. I also found differences in durability. White gold is not very durable and will show signs of wear over time. Platinum, on the other hand, is quite strong and will last for a very long time, with little signs of wear. This makes platinum jewelry good for heirloom pieces.
The last thing I looked at when deciding between platinum or white gold was price. Unfortunately, I have to pay a higher price for the better features that platinum offers. Platinum is very rare and is more expensive than gold. The same white gold piece and platinum pieces had a very significant difference in price. My ultimate decision was to go with the platinum because it seemed like the better overall investment.
