To make white gold appear fully white, it is plated, or ‘ dipped,’ with rhodium…. But rhodium wears off, and must be replated. Platinum, on the other hand, is a completely white metal, and never needs plating. Plating will need to be done most frequently for rings because they receive the most wear. Feb 9, 2014
Can I wear a platinum ring in the shower?
Exfoliating soaps are great for your skin, but can really do a number on your rings. The gold and platinum that many wedding and engagement rings are made of is prone to micro scratches…. The best way to keep your rings safe and shining as brilliantly as they day you got them is to remove them before taking a shower.
How do you take care of a platinum ring?
Platinum Engagement Rings- Clean it Up Maintaining the highly polished look of platinum engagement rings is simply a matter of giving them a regular clean. Use specialist jewellery cleaner on a regular basis, or soak it in a mild solution of warm, soapy water, then rub with a soft cloth.