Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Dresses & Style Wedding Jewelry Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands 21 Platinum Engagement Rings Fit for the Most Classic of Brides-to-Be By Elizabeth Swanson Elizabeth Swanson Elizabeth is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 27, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: When He Found Her Sturdy and classic: the two most important and recognized elements of a platinum engagement ring. 01 of 22 When He Found Her If you're not sure which engagement ring metal makes the most sense for you, consider your personal sense of style and the words you'd use to describe yourself. For women who love all things vintage and favor understated, low-key style, yellow gold might make the most sense. Are you more fun and flashy, eager to dress in all of the latest trends? Try a rose gold ring on for size. If you'd describe yourself as classic and traditional with a timeless sense of style, you'll probably want to give platinum engagement rings a try. Platinum happens to be one of the most popular—and not to mention extremely sturdy—metals for an engagement ring. One of the rarest of the precious metals, platinum is also hypoallergenic, malleable, and the most enduring option you can choose. Platinum bands are truly classic, and unlike sterling silver or white gold (which need to be shined or redipped every so often), bands made of this material maintain their brightness and truly stand the test of time with very little upkeep. If you're thinking about a platinum engagement ring, you'd be in good company: Celebrities love the platinum look, too. Stars like Anne Hathaway, Emmy Rossum, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Katherine Schwarzenegger all sport platinum engagement rings. And because platinum is a naturally white metal, your diamond will be even more brilliant, as the metal's white color will be reflected onto the diamond. Platinum is understated, classic, and will stay pretty and polished even after years of wear, as it is extremely scratch- and tarnish-resistant. What's more, it will look gorgeous with any color or shape of diamond. Check out some of our favorite platinum-set engagement rings here! 02 of 22 Tacori Courtesy of Tacori Tacori "Sculpted Crescent" Ring in Platinum, from $3,680 for setting only, tacori.com . 03 of 22 Harry Winston Courtesy of Harry Winston Harry Winston Solitaire Round Brilliant Engagement Ring, from $7,900, harrywinston.com . 04 of 22 De Beers Courtesy of De Beers De Beers "Aura" Solitaire Ring, from $6,250, debeers.com . 05 of 22 Catbird Wedding Courtesy of Catbird Catbird Wedding "Leda the Swan" Platinum Ring, $3,400, catbirdnyc.com . 06 of 22 Tiffany & Co. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. "The Tiffany Setting" Ring, $12,900, tiffany.com . 07 of 22 Blue Nile Courtesy of Blue Nile Blue Nile Petite Twist Diamond Engagement Ring, $1,410 for setting only, bluenile.com . 08 of 22 Gabriel & Co. Courtesy of Gabriel & Co. Gabriel & Co. "Megan" Engagement Ring, $1,775 for setting only, gabrielny.com . 09 of 22 Cathy Waterman Courtesy of Ylang 23 Cathy Waterman Rose Cut Diamond Band Ring, $23,950, ylang23.com . 10 of 22 De Beers Courtesy of De Beers De Beers "DB Classic" Oval Cut Solitaire Ring, from $3,700, debeers.com . 11 of 22 Erika Winters Courtesy of Twist Erika Winters "Grace Cathedral" Diamond Solitaire, $9,600, twistonline.com . 12 of 22 Eva Fehren Courtesy of Eva Fehren Eva Fehren "The Platinum FIA," price upon request, evafehren.com . 13 of 22 Kataoka Courtesy of Kataoka Kataoka Diamond Rose Ring "Supreme," 10,180, kataoka-jewelry.com . 14 of 22 Tiffany & Co. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. "Tiffany True" Engagement Ring, from $12,400, tiffany.com . 15 of 22 Gabriel & Co. Courtesy of Gabriel & Co. Gabriel & Co. "Oyin" Engagement Ring, $1,550 for setting only, gabrielny.com . 16 of 22 NM Estate Courtesy of Neiman Marcus NM Estate Estate Edwardian Three-Stone Sapphire and Diamond Ring, $25,500, neimanmarcus.com . 17 of 22 Cathy Waterman Courtesy of Ylang 23 Cathy Waterman Hexagonal Blue Sapphire Bezel Ring, $6,790, ylang23.com . 18 of 22 Eva Fehren Courtesy of Eva Fehren Eva Fehren "The Nouvelle," price upon request, evafehren.com . 19 of 22 Blue Nile Courtesy of Blue Nile Blue Nile "Studio Imperial" Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring, $2,990 for setting only, bluenile.com . 20 of 22 Harry Winston Courtesy of Harry Winston Harry Winston "The One" Round Brilliant Diamond Micropavé Engagement Ring, from $16,400, harrywinston.com . 21 of 22 Catbird Wedding Courtesy of Catbird Catbird Wedding "Juno the Swan" Platinum Ring, $12,500, catbirdnyc.com . 22 of 22 Tiffany & Co. Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. "Tiffany Novo" Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Pave Set Diamond Band, from $12,400, tiffany.com . Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit