![platinum patina platinum patina](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Z1MAAOSwnoJi~xJV/s-l500.jpg)
I finally made it to see my jeweler and his master metalsmith about this question. 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. But if not then I would like to keep looking for a better mate.
![platinum patina platinum patina](https://farrutx.com/3113-medium_default/patina-platinum-.jpg)
If its just an issue of wearing my e-ring until it gets that aged look, great. I'll try to take photos tomorrow I like my new band a lot but the color difference bugs me a little. Is this simply a result of patina,wear and age?Ĭould 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). 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. My questions is based on the fact that I notice a clear color difference between the rings. I don't think my e-ring was worn all that much in its history. My vintage engagement ring is also platinum and not at all patinad yet, even the engraving looks shiney and fresh. I just bought a platinum band, vintage, with engraving.
![platinum patina platinum patina](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1c/cc/ab/1cccab44e0fa8d478471b3fc92b136c6.jpg)
Ask our PriceScope members and industry experts for a second opinion or get lost in the thousands of user-shared diamond and jewelry images for inspiration.