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Wedding rings in platinum: heavy, pure, honest

Platinum is the most honest white metal for a wedding ring: its white is there naturally, no rhodium layer required, nothing to refresh later. At émin your rings are made in platinum, custom-fitted to your two hands. Platinum is denser than gold, so the same ring in platinum sits noticeably heavier on your finger.

For many, that weight is exactly the point: a wedding ring that feels present, not like a light accessory. In exchange, platinum costs more than gold, both in material and in workmanship, since its higher melting point demands more care. We tell you this plainly before you decide.

A pair of platinum wedding rings, one wider band and one narrower, side by side

Why couples choose platinum

Naturally white

Platinum needs no rhodium layer to look white. The tone you see on day one stays your tone, with no refreshing required.

Noticeably heavier

Platinum is denser than gold, so the same ring weighs more in platinum. Many find that reads as higher quality and more present on the hand.

Very shape-stable

Platinum loses barely any material when worn, small scratches tend to shift the metal rather than remove it. The ring stays stable in shape for decades.

Profiles and widths

The profile shapes how a ring feels more than the width does. We show you both on your finger before you decide.

ProfileDescriptionTypical widthEffect
FlatFlat outside, gently rounded inside, a crisp edge3 to 5 mm for her, 5 to 7 mm for himModern and quiet, emphasises the pure white
CourtGently rounded on both sides, the most classic shape3 to 6 mm for her, 5 to 8 mm for himSoft on the finger, forgives small changes in shape
D-shapeRounded outside like a D in profile, flat inside4 to 7 mm for her, 6 to 8 mm for himBold from outside, still sits quietly inside

Widths are guide values. In platinum, even a narrow band feels noticeably heavier than in gold, we let you compare both directly in the atelier.

Finishes: polished, matte or hammered

Polished shows platinum at its brightest, very close to freshly rhodium-plated white gold, except it never changes. Matte reads more restrained and contemporary, shows scratches more honestly, but can always be re-polished later.

Hammered looks especially refined on platinum, since the dense metal holds light steadily in the small facets. We show you all three finishes on real samples in daylight.

Five plain wedding bands with different profiles standing upright in a row

Engraving: included with wedding rings

For wedding rings, engraving is part of the ring for us, not an extra charge. Names, a date, a short line in English, German, Turkish, Albanian or any other language, hand-set or laser, the choice is yours.

We show you beforehand how the engraving sits inside the band and how much space letters need, so nothing gets cut off or shrinks too small at the end.

Honest about weight and price

Platinum is denser than gold, so a ring in platinum weighs more than the same ring in gold, at the same size. Many people love exactly that weight, since the ring feels substantial, others find it less suited to everyday wear. Platinum is also more expensive than gold, in raw material and in workmanship, because its high melting point demands more care and time. In exchange, platinum never needs a rhodium refresh, the ring simply stays the way it was on day one.

What platinum wedding rings cost per pair

Guide prices for a pair, the exact price depends on width, finish and engraving. Platinum sits above gold and white gold due to the material.

Pair, plainfrom CHF 2'400
Pair, with diamondsfrom CHF 3'600
Engravingon request

Price depends on the work involved. We calculate openly, no surprises.

Guide prices, as of 2026, incl. VAT. The exact price depends on stone, metal and work.

Frequently asked questions

Plan at least six to eight weeks before the wedding, so there's time for advice, adjustments and a relaxed fitting. For platinum, plan toward the longer end of that range, since it takes more time to work than gold, just ask us about current lead times.

Yes, a simple engraving inside the band is part of the wedding ring for us and is already included in the guide price. More elaborate engravings, like a longer line or a small symbol, we discuss together, usually without a large surcharge.

Yes, that is exactly what the fitting appointment after production is for, at the atelier, or we send the rings to you for a fitting if you live further away. If something doesn't sit perfectly, we resize the ring before the big day.

Partly. We can credit old gold toward the cost even if the new ring is made in platinum, but the material itself can't be melted directly into platinum since it's a different metal. We explain the options openly during the consultation.

Yes, that's no problem. Platinum and white gold, for instance, combine well, since the tones are barely distinguishable day to day. As long as the width and profile relate to each other, the pair still looks intentional, we're happy to advise.

In most cases, yes, even in platinum, though the work takes a bit more care because of its high melting point. Just stop by, we'll look at your ring and tell you honestly what's possible and how long it takes.

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