Dreamer_D
Super_Ideal_Rock
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I just bought a platinum band, vintage, with engraving. It is well worn and has a nice patina. My vintage engagement ring is also platinum and not at all patinad yet, even the engraving looks shiney and fresh. I don't think my e-ring was worn all that much in its history.
My questions is based on the fact that I notice a clear color difference between the rings. The band looks dull and very very grey, with darker areas in the depths of the engraving, whereas my engagement ring looks whiter and more uniform in its coloration.
Is this simply a result of patina,wear and age?
Could the rings be different alloy mixes and that leads to different colors of platinum (I know about white gold and this issue of color, but am not familair if it can be similar for platinum)...
I'll try to take photos tomorrow
I like my new band a lot but the color difference bugs me a little. If its just an issue of wearing my e-ring until it gets that aged look, great. But if not then I would like to keep looking for a better mate.
I also wonder if you can polish engraved bands so they are shiny without ruining the engraving? That would perhaps make the band look like my e-ring.
My questions is based on the fact that I notice a clear color difference between the rings. The band looks dull and very very grey, with darker areas in the depths of the engraving, whereas my engagement ring looks whiter and more uniform in its coloration.
Is this simply a result of patina,wear and age?
Could the rings be different alloy mixes and that leads to different colors of platinum (I know about white gold and this issue of color, but am not familair if it can be similar for platinum)...
I'll try to take photos tomorrow
I also wonder if you can polish engraved bands so they are shiny without ruining the engraving? That would perhaps make the band look like my e-ring.