Platinum is a rare precious metal that's used for fine jewelry. It is heavier and more durable than gold and those qualities make platinum an ideal metal to last a lifetime.
Platinum's natural white luster provides a rich backdrop for diamonds, but it's a metal that's just as elegant when used alone. One fashionable look for men's wedding bands combines platinum with touches of 18K yellow gold.
You'll find a variety of examples in this elegant collection of platinum bands.
A hand crafted platinum band with a braided segment wrapped around its entire circumference. The inside edge slightly rounded to make this platinum ring more comfortable for him to wear.
What an elegant ring. Polished platinum encircles the outside of the ring, with milgrain at its outer edges (milgrain is a raised, bead-like motif). 18k yellow gold wraps around the inside of the ring and bands of gold milgrain meet the platinum on both sides.
This polished platinum band is 6mm wide. It has a hammered finish and both side borders are decorated with inset bands of milgrain. Zoom in to the enlarged picture for a good view of this attractive wedding band.
Another combination of 18k yellow gold an platinum. This men's wedding band is 6mm wide overall, with a narrow, rounded band of platinum at its center and engraved gold borders along each edge.
This polished platinum wedding band is perfect for the guy who wants to wear a no-fuss ring. A rounded inside edge enhances comfort. This band is 5mm wide, but other widths are available.