Some time’s it's confusing to have too many choices. As the man who's going to be popping the question, the worry is often always about the ring itself? Will it be good enough, please let it not be cheap, and what kind of a man is he if he will give his bride-to-be some artsy engagement ring? And on, and on. So once the man has stashed enough to buy something good, maybe having enough stash can be a problem, too. What would the bride like? Gold? Platinum? So the man goes to several jewellery shops in town, looking for gold and platinum engagement rings.

But which to actually buy? Below are some factors to keep in mind when buying either a gold or a platinum engagement ring.

Durability. Platinum is really the more durable among the two kinds. Still, both kinds of jewellery should be treated with respect, although platinum is really able to take more of a beating compared to gold.
If you want a ring that would really last, then platinum really is the type.

Colour tone. Yes, white gold and white platinum can get that whitish colour, but then for gold to reach that whitish tinge, it needs to be alloyed up with zinc, copper, silver, and palladium. In contrast, platinum already has that whitish tinge. So it all boils down to colour taste. Maybe you should consult your wedding planner, and even, your wife to be's girl friends. The last thing you want is to buy and give her a ring and that 'you should have told me beforehand' look on her face. Anticipation is a key.

Cost. Oh yeah. This is what you've been preparing to shoulder since day one, and is the reason you're even in the market for either kinds of engagement rings. You've stashed enough money. Platinum jewellery is generally the more expensive kind, but you can always find a good deal. But you will still be paying, despite the discount, a larger sum compared to a gold item.