Here, platinum lands its first punch. It’s one of the most durable precious metals, allowing it to resist wear and tear and retain mass over time. That means an engagement ring or wedding band ...

While a platinum engagement ring will likely cost a few hundred dollars ... and bending because of its higher concentration of other metals. This 14k white gold setting from Blue Nile is about ...

Platinum remains one of the rarest and most valuable precious metals. Unlike gold and silver, platinum has limited above-ground reserves, meaning most of the metal in circulation comes from mining.