Gotta Have Platinum?? How to save BIG bucks...

Platinum is luxurious, platinum is sexy. Popularized in the early part of the 1900s, it continues to be one of the most desired metals for wedding and engagement rings, but it’s high price makes it out of reach for a lot of us, and what is more, it seems that as time goes on, platinum’s price will continue to rise. The good news is that this means your platinum wedding rings will not lose value over the years, but with prices increasing, many brides and grooms think they must seek alternatives to platinum...not so fast!

What makes platinum more expensive than other precious metals like gold and silver? First of all, platinum is expensive to mine from the earth. Safety issues have closed many mines, decreasing the availability of the metal, and you guessed it, making platinum jewelry much more expensive. Also, the popularity of platinum increases the demand, and thus the price of the metal. While supplies are cut shorter, more and more people want the stuff, pushing suppliers to increase their prices.

Are you longing for the gorgeous metal but worry that a platinum wedding band may be outside of your budget? One way to save money on platinum wedding bands is to buy a ring that combines platinum with another metal, such as gold or titanium. This will cut down on the amount of platinum used in your wedding band, and thus decrease the cost. A two tone platinum and yellow gold wedding band or blend of white gold and platinum can be a drop dead gorgeous combination. Also, while platinum wedding bands are very strong, titanium is much stronger. Incorporating titanium in your platinum wedding band will not only lower the price, but also dramatically increase your wedding ring’s strength and durability.

Another way to save money when purchasing a platinum wedding band is to buy your ring from an online jewelry retailer. While you may wish to browse through a physical brick and mortar store to view some sample platinum wedding bands, also be sure to surf the net for the same rings and compare prices. Online retailers typically can cut out the middleman when it comes to selling jewelry and also have much lower overhead costs. This means that they can drastically cut the prices of their wedding rings and still make a profit, in turn saving you a lot of money. Yes, you are welcome ;)

Check out this awesome titanium and platinum wedding ring: