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Platinum is a perfect choice for mens diamond earrings. Modern and beautiful, platinum is the perfect partner for diamonds.
Why? Because beautiful white platinum does not cast any color on a diamond. Perfect as diamonds are valued by their lack of color! Platinum is a precious metal. It does not tarnish, so it keeps its brightness and sheen. It will not darken over time. It is also heavy; it weighs considerably more than gold. So it feels substantial to wear.
Platinum is strong, which makes it durable. Because of it strength, platinum is used in men's earrings in its pure form. Gold has other metals added to it to give the strength needed to stand up to wear. Generally the platinum used in fine jewelry is 90 to 95% pure. Purity of Platinum is measured in parts per thousand. So 95% pure Platinum is called 950plat.
It is rarer than gold, it is more expensive to mine and refine and there are far less Platinum mines worldwide. Add to the fact that Platinum is now in very high demand, you'll find platinum earrings are more costly then gold.
To reduce the cost of platinum jewelry and satisfy rising demand, more alloys are being used. Sold as an alloy they can contain up to 25% other metals. They are called 800 or 850 alloy depending upon the amount of other metal used. To keep the color white, metal in the platinum family are used, such as iridium. As an added bonus these metals are even harder than platinum.
Metal Allergy sufferers
Many people have had to give up wearing earring as they are allergic to metals, sometimes including gold. Platinum is often tolerated by these people. Remember platinum is often used in medical equipment, so it is good for sensitivities.
White Gold Vs Platinum Vs- Which is the best choice?
Platinum is very popular today, far outstripping demand for white gold. One of the reasons is Platinum is naturally a bright white color which complements diamonds beautifully. White gold is greyer. To give white gold a whiter color, jewelry is coated with rhodium, a member of the platinum group of metals. However this coating does not last over time with wear, and pieces need to be recoated. So whilst white gold is lower in cost, it may not keep its bright white looks permanently if this coating wears.
But you need to pay for platinum's good looks. Expect to pay up to twice as much as gold! However if you are investing in a substantial diamond consider this. Platinum is stronger and less breakable than gold. Important when you think about the prongs that hold the diamond in the earring!
A more affordable alternative to platinum - Palladium earrings
Want to know how you can get the look of platinum without the cost? Palladium! It shares platinum's fabulous color (it is often mixed with gold to make white gold) and it won't tarnish. However it's not as strong.
Palladium is in the same family of metals as platinum and it's rare. So it's precious in its own right.
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PT950 platinum 202CT SI I J marriage diamond ring |  |
11 Bids | US $22.50 | 19m |
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PT950 platinum 198CT SI I J marriage diamond ring | |
6 Bids | US $21.00 | 19m |
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085 ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum | |
0 Bid | US $2,030.00 | 19m |
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ANTIQUE PLATINUM DIAMOND ETERNITY WEDDING RING | |
0 Bid | US $2,500.00 | 20m |
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176 ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum | |
0 Bid | US $7,120.00 | 21m |
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202CT SI I J PT950 platinum marriage diamond ring | |
10 Bids | US $22.50 | 22m |
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095 ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum | |
0 Bid | US $2,060.00 | 22m |
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174ct D SI2 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring | |
0 Bid | US $3,850.00 | 22m |
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043 ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum | |
0 Bid | US $1,060.00 | 23m |
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113ct F VS2 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring | |
0 Bid | US $2,410.00 | 23m |
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PLATINUM WHITE PINK DIAMONDS ETERNITY WEDDING BAND | |
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US $2,250.00 | 24m |
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DECO MINE CUT DIAMOND 14K GOLD PLATINUM FILIGREE PIN | |
0 Bid | US $110.00 | 25m |
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159 ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum | |
0 Bid | US $3,520.00 | 28m |
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074 ct Princess Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum | |
0 Bid | US $1,630.00 | 29m |
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241 ct Round Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum | |
0 Bid | US $4,490.00 | 29m |
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098ct G VS2 Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring | |
0 Bid | US $2,320.00 | 31m |
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125 CT EMERALD CUT DIAMOND PLATINUM Engagement Ring VS | |
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US $3,495.00 | 34m |
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10kt yellow gold and platinum diamond accents ring NEW | |
1 Bid | US $60.00 | 1h 57m |
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14K Rose Gold Platinum Diamond RUSSIAN Ring S 825 | |
0 Bid | US $339.99 | 2h 15m |
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Platinum wedding band w princess baguette diamonds | |
3 Bids | US $520.99 | 2h 20m |
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Solid Platinum Eternity Ring w Diamonds Sapphires NEW | |
0 Bid | US $900.00 | 3h 34m |
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072 Cts 2PC WOW FANCY PLATINUM GRAY NATURAL DIAMOND | |
7 Bids | US $82.00 | 3h 43m |
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062 Cts UNTREATED FANCY PLATINUM GRAY NATURAL DIAMOND | |
10 Bids | US $202.51 | 4h 8m |
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platinum SI I J PT950 198CT marriage diamond ring | |
6 Bids | US $22.50 | 6h 23m |
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050CT DIAMOND SEMI MOUNT RING SET PT900 PLATINUM RING | |
0 Bid | US $999.00 | 6h 35m |
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18ct Platinum Pink Sapphire Diamond Ring | |
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US $7,800.00 | 7h 41m |
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23 ctw 113 carat center diamond GIA platinum 3 stone | |
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US $6,900.00 | 9h 54m |
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PLATINUM 18K WG MIMI SO 1CT DIAMOND SWING NECKLACE | |
0 Bid | US $2,250.00 | 9h 58m |
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PLATINUM DIAMOND YELLOW SAPPHIRE ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $4,500.00 | 9h 59m |
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RING 10g PLATINUM RITANI SETTING and 152 BROWN DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $1,150.00 | 10h 13m |
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GORGEOUS 74CT MARQUISE DIAMOND PLATINUM WEDDING SET | |
0 Bid | US $590.00 | 10h 25m |
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platinum 198CT SI I J PT950 marriage diamond ring | |
8 Bids | US $18.50 | 11h 52m |
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Diamond Ladies PLATINUM Ring Mounting 42g Size 6 | |
17 Bids | US $134.00 | 12h 27m |
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Marquise Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring VVS1 Color F | |
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US $4,000.00 | 12h 53m |
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18K Platinum lab Diamond Emerald Cut Ring Size 6 9 R208 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 5m |
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Platinum 130CT Old European Cut Diamond Wedding Ring | |
0 Bid | US $3,599.00 | 13h 13m |
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1 Carat Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring | |
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US $1,200.00 | 13h 23m |
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3 4 CT TW DIAMOND EARRINGS SET IN PLATINUM $1700 | |
0 Bid | US $749.99 | 13h 34m |
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Platinum 950 diamond rubber bracelet by Chris Correia | |
1 Bid | US $300.00 | 13h 47m |
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Estate 822ct Emerald Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring | |
0 Bid | US $49,999.00 | 13h 52m |
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Stunning 18K Platinum lab Diamond Emerald Cut Ring 001R | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 56m |
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Lovely antique platinum diamond watch | |
0 Bid | US $2,200.00 | 14h 21m |
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Platinum channel set diamond anniversary band | |
0 Bid | US $880.00 | 14h 24m |
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Beautiful platinum sapphire and baguette diamond band | |
0 Bid | US $1,750.00 | 14h 24m |
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Platinum channel set baguette cut diamond band | |
0 Bid | US $800.00 | 14h 25m |
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Hand made platinum diamond eternity ring | |
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US $2,000.00 | 14h 34m |
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ANTIQUE ESTATE DECO PLATINUM 11 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
3 Bids | US $460.00 | 14h 42m |
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Tiffany Co Etoile Band Diamonds and Platinum Size 6 | |
9 Bids | US $620.58 | 14h 55m |
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1920s Platinum and Diamond Cufflink Set | |
0 Bid | US $2,200.00 | 15h 5m |
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HUGE Genuine Sapphire16 Diamonds platinum ring N | |
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US $712.31 | 15h 14m |
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VINTAGE 18CT GOLD PLATINUM SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RING | |
12 Bids | US $60.39 | 15h 32m |
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EDWARDIAN PLATINUM DIAMOND DINNER RING 9 grams | |
0 Bid | US $4,995.00 | 15h 33m |
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Stunning 6ct Fine Diamond Ring set in Platinum | |
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US $25,000.00 | 15h 35m |
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87ct OEC Diamond Antique ring Platinum single cut | |
US $4,675.00 | 15h 45m |
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PRETTY EDWARDIAN 18C GOLD PLATINUM 5 STONE DIAMOND RING | |
6 Bids | US $24.78 | 16h 8m |
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Diamond Marquise Platinum Ring with baguettes | |
0 Bid | US $6,599.00 | 16h 11m |
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1920s Platinum Band Yellow Gold Rims Rubies Diamonds | 0 Bid | US $1,099.99 | 16h 16m |
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063CT VS2 HI ROUND DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT PLATINUM RING | |
0 Bid | US $2,166.35 | 16h 21m |
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PLATINUM 673CT DIAMOND EMERALD COCKTAIL RING Sz45 | |
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US $2,199.00 | 16h 29m |
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PT950 platinum 178CT SI I Jmarriage diamond ring | |
9 Bids | US $17.50 | 16h 37m |
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225TCW Platinum Diamond Wedding Eternity Band E VS1 | |
0 Bid | US $1,799.00 | 16h 53m |
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3 CT Platinum Diamond Eternity Engagement Wedding Band | |
0 Bid | US $2,799.00 | 16h 53m |
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331TCW Platinum Diamond Wedding Eternity Band E VS1 | |
0 Bid | US $2,999.00 | 16h 53m |
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413TCW Platinum Diamond Wedding Eternity Band E VS1 | |
0 Bid | US $3,799.00 | 16h 53m |
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500CT Platinum Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet E VS1 | |
0 Bid | US $4,499.00 | 16h 53m |
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517TCW Platinum Diamond Wedding Eternity Band E VS1 | |
0 Bid | US $5,599.00 | 16h 53m |
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500CT Platinum Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet E VS1 VS2 | |
0 Bid | US $4,499.00 | 16h 54m |
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Diamond Platinum Ring set w 80 brilliant cut diamonds | |
0 Bid | US $5,000.00 | 17h 23m |
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STUNNING 25 CARAT DIAMOND PLATINUM WEDDING SET | |
0 Bid | US $6,500.00 | 17h 30m |
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LADIES PLATINUM 1 5ct VS DIAMOND BRAID BAND RING | |
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US $645.00 | 17h 33m |
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CATHY CARMENDY PLATINUM DIAMOND 135MM TAHITIAN PEARL | |
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US $3,800.00 | 18h 3m |
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Beautiful Platinum Diamond Ring | |
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US $3,750.00 | 18h 11m |
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ESTATE PLATINUM RING 100CT DIAMONDS 80CT SAPPHIRES | |
0 Bid | US $899.00 | 18h 12m |
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Edwardian Circa 1880 Platinum and Diamond Brooch | |
0 Bid | US $1,500.00 | 18h 17m |
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GIA Cert D VVS1 Platinum Emerald Cut Diamond Ring | |
0 Bid | US $5,999.99 | 18h 25m |
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SALE 243C F SI1 ROUND DIAMOND PLATINUM ENGAGEMENT RING | |
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US $15,950.00 | 18h 27m |
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Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond Ring in Platinum | |
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US $2,000.00 | 19h 8m |
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Vintage Platinum 18K Multiple diamond Band 180Ct | |
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US $1,875.00 | 19h 14m |
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440 ct tw TANZANITE DIAMOND RING set in PLATINUM | |
0 Bid | US $4,000.00 | 19h 48m |
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ANTIQUE PLATINUM DIAMOND FILIGREE ESTATE RING VINTAGE | |
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US $3,065.00 | 20h 16m |
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ESTATE PLATINUM 18K YG 18CTW DIAMOND BAND 67GR SZ425 | |
0 Bid | US $479.99 | 20h 30m |
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PLATINUM DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING WEDDING BAND WHOLESALE | |
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US $675.00 | 20h 41m |
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ANTIQUE DECO PLATINUM 14K DIAMOND LADIES WATCH ESTATE | |
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US $615.00 | 20h 44m |
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1890s 18K Platinum ROSE CUT DIAMONDS 5 DIAMOND RING | |
0 Bid | US $549.99 | 20h 59m |
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VINTAGE PLATINUM 130ct DIAMOND ENGAGAMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $6,000.00 | 21h 11m |
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ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN DIAMOND THREE STONE RING PLATINUM | |
0 Bid | US $1,600.00 | 21h 12m |
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EDWARDIAN PLATINUM 065CT EURO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING | |
0 Bid | US $2,500.00 | 21h 14m |
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ANTIQUE ART DECO DIAMOND EMERALD PLATINUM DROP EARRINGS | |
0 Bid | US $2,900.00 | 21h 16m |
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UNIQUE 3 IDEAL CUT ROUND DIAMOND PLATINUM RING 35CT | |
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US $475.00 | 21h 26m |
