Is platinum worth the extra cost for an engagement ring?

Platinum is typically 20–40% more expensive than white gold, but it offers superior durability, purity, and zero maintenance over a lifetime. It never needs re-plating and is naturally hypoallergenic. For a piece you will wear every day for decades, many find the investment worthwhile.

What is the difference between side stone and halo engagement rings?

Side stone rings have small diamonds along the band but not surrounding the centre stone. Halo rings have a complete frame of diamonds around the centre. Side stone designs offer extra sparkle with a cleaner, more streamlined look.

Is platinum worth the extra cost for an engagement ring?

Platinum is typically 20–40% more expensive than white gold, but it offers superior durability, purity, and zero maintenance over a lifetime. It never needs re-plating and is naturally hypoallergenic. For a piece you will wear every day for decades, many find the investment worthwhile.

What is the difference between side stone and halo engagement rings?

Side stone rings have small diamonds along the band but not surrounding the centre stone. Halo rings have a complete frame of diamonds around the centre. Side stone designs offer extra sparkle with a cleaner, more streamlined look.

Side Stone Engagement Rings in Platinum

210 handcrafted designs · Hatton Garden, London

The purest choice for a lifetime of wear. Platinum is 95% pure, naturally white, and will never fade or yellow over time. It is denser and heavier than gold, giving your ring a satisfying weight and substance. Platinum is hypoallergenic, making it ideal for sensitive skin.

Side stone settings feature smaller diamonds set along the band, adding sparkle and visual interest that draws the eye from the centre stone outward. Popular configurations include pavé, channel-set, and shared-prong designs.