Actually, eventhough platinum is soft metal, it doesnt scratch easy and is very strong and durable. Not to mention its very heavy. I thought about getting a white gold band. Im so glad I went with platinum. Im very hard on rings. This thing has taken a beating and is still round. Plus you dont have to be worried about being alergic (its hypoallegenic sp?) to it, unlike gold (some people are).
If you have the money for platinum, you cant go wrong. Its very expensive, but worth every penny. I got the hookup through my jeweler.
