Platinum Wedding Rings - Through the Ages

Platinum is now regarded as one of, if not the, rarest of the precious metals; which goes a long way to explaining why platinum wedding rings are so popular. Precious metal experts predict that if all the platinum reserves in the world were poured into an Olympic sized swimming pool, it would be little over ankle deep. The rarity of the precious metal is one of the primary reasons that platinum wedding rings are proving so popular. Taking a look at the use of platinum through the ages, however, provides a surprising insight into this precious metal.
 

Platinum Wedding Rings - In the Beginning

The precious metal, platinum, is thought to date back to long before the dinosaurs when all life on earth was just simple bacteria. A huge meteorite that crashed into earth during this time was thought to rich in the precious metal of platinum and remnants may be found in many of the platinum wedding rings worn to today. It wasn’t until the 18th Century, however, that platinum made its way into Europe and considerably later for platinum wedding rings to emerge.
 

Platinum Wedding Rings - The Importance of Cartier

It wasn’t until the early 1900’s and the innovative mind of a certain Louis Cartier that platinum wedding rings and jewellery began to emerge. Cartier was the first to discover the hidden characteristics of platinum and how useful it was in enhancing the brilliance of diamonds; which was a natural precursor to the emergence of platinum wedding rings.
 

Platinum Wedding Rings - The Celebrity Wedding Factor

The use of platinum wedding rings amongst celebrities isn’t just a modern phenomenon. One of the biggest celebrities of all time, Elvis Pressley, swapped platinum wedding rings with Priscilla back in 1967. Some of the more modern celebrities to have exchanged platinum wedding rings include Michael Douglas, Halle Berry and Elton John.
 

Speak To The Jewellery Company About Platinum Wedding Rings

The Jewellery Company has a wide range of wedding rings to suit all tastes and budgets. From plain gold bands to contemporary diamond rings, you can find your perfect wedding rings and order online. Set in tasteful ring boxes and with free UK delivery, The Jewellery Company is the perfect place to find wedding rings for your big day. For more information, browse our website, or call us on 0800 023 2283.