Should I get platinum or white gold?

Platinum vs white gold: durability — it’s a tie 14K white gold is harder than platinum and scratches less, but platinum is stiffer and does a better job of holding the diamond in place for the long term. Both are durable enough for daily wear and significantly more durable than yellow gold.

Does platinum have resale value?

Platinum also has poor resale value as only a limited number of shops buy it back. Besides, compared with gold jewellery, making charges, close to Rs 500 per gram, are much higher for platinum jewellery. Buyers also need to be cautious when it comes to the purity of the metal and what it is mixed with.

Which is good 18K or 22K gold?

Durability: At 92% purity, 22K gold is slightly more durable than 24K gold, but less durable than 18K gold. In this regard, 22K gold is a happy compromise between 18K and 24K, however there is greater market variety for 22K gold jewelry than 24K.

Can you wear 22k gold in the shower?

Wearing solid gold jewelry, white gold or yellow gold, in the shower will not harm the metal itself, however it can reduce the shine therefore it is not recommended. Showering with gold plated jewelry can eventually cause the gold layer to wear off completely, therefore you should definitely refrain from doing so.

Which is better white gold or rose gold?

Rose gold rings are very durable, more so than yellow or white gold (not as strong as platinum, though). They’re also surprisingly affordable. Rose gold does not require rhodium plate either, like white gold does. Vintage/antique appeal, often with a romantic connotation due to the rose color.

Will hand sanitizer ruin rings?

Using hand sanitizer while wearing a ring won’t cause immediate damage to diamonds or gemstones, but can leave a filmy residue on the stones over time, dulling the sparkle. But, the chemicals in hand sanitizer leave a residue that will dull the shine and brilliance over time.

Can hand sanitizers damage rings?

Using hand sanitiser while wearing a ring is unlikely to cause any immediate damage to diamonds and gemstones, but can cause wear and tear over time. Because the chemicals in hand sanitiser leave a residue, it will dull the shine and brilliance of stones after a period of time.

Are LeVian diamonds worth the money?

Eddie LeVian: We found these beautiful, natural fancy color brown diamonds that were coming out of the Argyle Mine of Australia that were quite underappreciated. Narrator: In the ’80s and ’90s, gem-quality brown diamonds were worth about $1,500 per carat, but now many sell for up to $10,000 per carat.

How much is a 1 carat chocolate diamond worth?

A 1 carat brown diamond starts from approximately $2,500 and an F VS2 costs approximately $4,000.

How much is a 1 carat champagne diamond worth?

The price of a champagne stone depends on its carat weight, the intensity of color and its clarity. For example, this yellowish brown 1 carat diamond costs $4,110, while this darker brown 1.51 carat round cut stone costs $3,800. Fancy champagne diamonds with no overtones are rarer than those with secondary tints.