bespoke platinum

Platinum engagement rings, designed and made for you

We design and make bespoke engagement rings in platinum 950, the naturally white metal that keeps its colour without replating and holds a centre stone securely for decades.

COMMISSIONING IN PLATINUM

Your platinum ring

How we design a platinum engagement ring around your stone, your hand and the way you live.

WHY PLATINUM

Why choose platinum for a bespoke ring?

Platinum is chosen for colour that holds well and metal that stays where it is put.

Platinum 950 is naturally white, so there is no rhodium plating to wear away and no warm tint coming through after a few years. The colour you approve at the design stage is the colour you will wear in twenty years.

It is also dense. When platinum is knocked or scratched, the metal is pushed aside rather than lost, so claws and bezels keep their mass over time. That is why many clients choose it for a ring they will wear every day and hope to pass on.

If you are still weighing the metals up, our article Platinum engagement rings: why choose platinum and what to expect covers the background. This page is about commissioning one with us.

Bespoke platinum bezel engagement ring with an oval diamond, worn on the hand

THE DESIGN

How we design in platinum

Platinum behaves differently at the bench, so we design for it from the first sketch. Claws can be finer than in gold because the metal is tougher, but we keep enough material at the tips for future retipping. Shanks are usually a touch slimmer for the same strength, which keeps the ring comfortable without looking heavy.

We will show you the ring in CAD from every angle, including the profile and the underside, and agree the finished weight, width and setting height in writing before anything is made.

Platinum suits every setting style, from a four claw solitaire to a bezel, a halo or side stones.

Side view of a bespoke platinum engagement ring with baguette side stones

WORTH KNOWING

What to consider before choosing platinum

Platinum costs more than 18ct gold for the same design. It is heavier and harder to work, so both the metal and the making cost are higher. For some briefs that budget is better spent on the stone, and we will tell you if we think so.

A polished platinum ring softens to a satin patina with wear. Some people love that look; others have it polished back at a check-up. Either way the metal is still there.

If you plan to wear a wedding band alongside, choose the same metal where you can. Platinum next to softer gold can wear the gold faster. Our article Should your wedding band be the same metal as your engagement ring? explains why.

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Why platinum can be good value

You pay once for colour and strength that last

Platinum costs more at the start, but there is no replating to budget for and the metal does not thin with wear. Over the life of a ring worn every day, that can close much of the gap with white gold.

Because we design and make to order, you only pay for the platinum your design needs, and we can balance metal weight against the stone you want.

No replating Platinum is white all the way through, so there is no rhodium plating to renew.
Secure settings Dense, tough metal keeps claws and bezels holding firm through years of wear.
Kind to skin Platinum 950 is high purity, which suits most sensitive wearers.
Why bespoke can cost less

Keep comparing

Platinum and the rest of your ring

Metal is one decision among several. These guides help you compare it with the alternatives and with the rest of the design.

Compare

Platinum vs white gold

The two white metals look similar on day one. Here is how they differ in cost, upkeep and wear.

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Guide

All our metals

Compare platinum with yellow, white and rose gold side by side.

View the metals guide

Alternative

Platinum vs palladium

Palladium is lighter and naturally white. See when it makes sense instead.

Read the article

Budget

Engagement ring pricing

See how metal, stone and setting add up to the price of a finished ring.

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How do they compare?

Platinum compared with the other metals

How a platinum engagement ring compares with 18ct white, yellow and rose gold for the same design.

Naturally white · Dense

Platinum 950

The strongest everyday choice. Naturally white, heavy in the hand and very secure for claws and bezels.

Wearability High

Develops a soft patina; does not need replating.

Bright white · Plated

18ct white gold

A bright white look for less. The rhodium finish needs renewing every year or few years.

Wearability High

Hard alloy holds pavé and claws well.

Warm · Classic

18ct yellow gold

Warm colour with no plating. Softer, so claws need checking more often.

Wearability Medium

Polishes easily; claws wear sooner.

Blush · Romantic

18ct rose gold

Warm pink tone from copper. Harder than yellow gold but more brittle in thin sections.

Wearability Medium

Avoid very thin bands and fine claws.

Naturally white · Dense

Platinum 950

The strongest everyday choice. Naturally white, heavy in the hand and very secure for claws and bezels.

Wearability High

Develops a soft patina; does not need replating.

Bright white · Plated

18ct white gold

A bright white look for less. The rhodium finish needs renewing every year or few years.

Wearability High

Hard alloy holds pavé and claws well.

Warm · Classic

18ct yellow gold

Warm colour with no plating. Softer, so claws need checking more often.

Wearability Medium

Polishes easily; claws wear sooner.

Blush · Romantic

18ct rose gold

Warm pink tone from copper. Harder than yellow gold but more brittle in thin sections.

Wearability Medium

Avoid very thin bands and fine claws.

Colour over time

Stays white

Warms as plating wears

Stays yellow

Deepens slightly

Upkeep

Polish if you want shine

Replating every 1 to 3 years

Polish and claw checks

Polish and claw checks

Setting security

Excellent

Excellent

Good with checks

Good with checks

Relative cost

Highest

Lower

Lower

Lower

Weight on the hand

Noticeably heavier

Lighter

Lighter

Lighter

Best suited to

Daily wear and heirloom pieces

A bright white look on a budget

Warm skin tones and vintage styles

A softer, romantic look

Colour over time

Stays white

Warms as plating wears

Stays yellow

Deepens slightly

Upkeep

Polish if you want shine

Replating every 1 to 3 years

Polish and claw checks

Polish and claw checks

Setting security

Excellent

Excellent

Good with checks

Good with checks

Relative cost

Highest

Lower

Lower

Lower

Weight on the hand

Noticeably heavier

Lighter

Lighter

Lighter

Best suited to

Daily wear and heirloom pieces

A bright white look on a budget

Warm skin tones and vintage styles

A softer, romantic look

The bottom line

Choose platinum if you want a white ring that does not need replating and the strongest hold on your stone.

Choose 18ct white gold if you want the same white look for less and do not mind occasional replating.

Choose yellow or rose gold if warmth matters more to you than a white metal.

Not sure whether platinum is worth it for your design? We can price the same ring in two metals so you can compare.

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DESIGN OPTIONS

Platinum design options

Every option below can be discussed at the design stage. What is possible depends on the stone, the setting and how the ring will be worn.

Fine claws

Available

Platinum's toughness allows slim claws that show more of the stone while still holding it securely.

Bezel settings

Available

A platinum bezel wraps the stone in white metal that will not thin at the edge.

Pavé and micro pavé

Available

Possible in platinum, though white gold holds very small beads slightly crisper. We will advise for your design.

Mixed metal heads

Available

A yellow gold setting on a platinum band, or the reverse, for a two tone look.

Hand engraving

Available

Platinum takes engraving and milgrain well, and the detail lasts.

Future resizing

Partial

Most platinum rings can be resized, but full eternity designs and fully set shanks cannot.

Fine claws Available

Platinum's toughness allows slim claws that show more of the stone while still holding it securely.

Bezel settings Available

A platinum bezel wraps the stone in white metal that will not thin at the edge.

Pavé and micro pavé Available

Possible in platinum, though white gold holds very small beads slightly crisper. We will advise for your design.

Mixed metal heads Available

A yellow gold setting on a platinum band, or the reverse, for a two tone look.

Hand engraving Available

Platinum takes engraving and milgrain well, and the detail lasts.

Future resizing Partial

Most platinum rings can be resized, but full eternity designs and fully set shanks cannot.

What to budget

A platinum engagement ring designed around your brief

The price of a platinum ring is driven by the centre stone, the weight of metal in the design, the setting style and any side stones or detail. Every price is for the finished ring, agreed in writing before anything is made.

Essential

Pieces start from £600

A clean platinum solitaire with a well-proportioned setting and plain band. The centre stone sets the final price.

Plain bandSolitaire

Platinum engagement ring FAQs

Common questions about platinum rings

Practical answers on cost, wear, upkeep and matching a wedding band.

Neither is better for everyone. Platinum stays white without replating and holds stones very securely, but costs more. 18ct white gold gives a similar look for less, with replating every year or few years. We can price your design in both.

Yes, as much as gold. The difference is that platinum is pushed aside rather than lost, so it develops a soft patina instead of wearing thin. It can be polished back at a check-up.

Platinum is denser, so the same design uses more metal by weight, and it is harder to work at the bench. Both the metal and the making cost more than for 18ct gold.

Usually, yes. Plain and partly set shanks can be resized; full eternity designs and fully set shanks cannot. We will tell you what is realistic before your ring is made.

For resizable designs, we include one free resize within 1 month of delivery, through a local jeweller, with evidence. Full terms are on our aftercare and warranty page.

Platinum 950 is high purity and is usually a safe choice for sensitive wearers. If you have reacted to jewellery before, tell us at the consultation.

We recommend it. Platinum worn against softer gold can wear the gold faster over years, and the colours stay matched.

Not sure whether platinum suits your design and budget?

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bespoke platinum engagement rings

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Tell us about your stone and your style. We will design your ring in platinum, show you every angle in CAD, and agree every detail before it is made.
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