Platinum Wedding Rings - Picking the Right Finish
As with all things, wedding rings are a matter of personal preference. This may be why platinum wedding rings are fast becoming the most popular variety of wedding band. Not only is platinum one of the rarest precious metals on the planet, it also boasts immense durability and an appearance that is spectacular to say the least; not to mention the fact that platinum wedding rings are reassuringly expensive, which is why they can often be spotted at celebrity weddings. However, the decision making process doesn’t end when you’ve picked out your platinum wedding rings; there is also the ring’s finish to consider.
Platinum Wedding Rings - Types of Finish
When it comes to platinum wedding rings, there are a number of different finishes or combinations of finishes that can be used to make wedding bands appear even more dazzling. Platinum offers a spectacular white lustre but there are 4 main types of finishes that are commonly applied to platinum wedding rings to make them stand out further. These are:
- Hammer Finish Platinum Wedding Rings - A hammer finish when applied to platinum wedding rings gives the impression of a hand wrought look and is a very popular type of finish. A ball peen hammer is used on the surface of platinum wedding rings to generate the hammer style finish.
- Polished Platinum Wedding Rings - The most obvious type of finish to apply to platinum wedding rings is a polished one. This variety of finish provides additional gleam to the wedding band and the high shine is achieved through the use of brushes, Tripoli or emery powder.
- Cross Peine Platinum Wedding Rings - The cross peine finish on platinum wedding rings is also achieved through the use of a special hammer. In this variety of finish the lines flow diagonally, around or across the platinum wedding rings.
- Matte Finish Platinum Wedding Rings - This type of finish is acquired through the use of a wire brush polishing regime. The finished product produces smoother but less shiny platinum wedding rings.
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