Platinum Wedding Band winner Omi Prive Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Eternity Band, $12,500

During jewelry week in Vegas, awards were given to the most talented and creative jewelry designers. The challenge for the Platinum innovation awards was to do it solely with platinum. Several of the award winning designs use colored gemstones which whiteness really enhances the color of the stones.  Platinum is also malleable and ductile so it can be crafted into very intricate designs which allows for some of the truly unique designs we saw in this competition.

Good news for soon to be engaged ladies. Many people regard platinum as too expensive so they don’t even think to ask.  But with semi-mounts available for under $3,000, anyone can have a gorgeous platinum engagement ring.  Some of the design featured here are within this price point. Remember, unlike white gold, it will never have to be re-dipped to maintain its white color and it is durable so it will hold diamonds securely.  The prices of gold and platinum have never been closer, so given its remarkable attributes, platinum represents an even greater value for money spent than ever.

Another winner, A. Jaffe Platinum Twisted Eternity Band, $3,180

Great price for these winning earrings. Mercury Ring Platinum and Diamond Earrings, $2,500

Gorgeous Colored winner, Goshwara Platinum and Emerald Bead Flower Earrings, Price upon request

Affordable Simon G Platinum and Diamond Pendant, $2750

Also very well priced Alishan Platinum and Diamond Semi-Mount Engagement Ring, $2,490

Lieberfarb Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring, $3207 (not including center)

Erik Stewart Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire one of a kind ring, $16,500

Vatche Signature Engagement Ring, $2,400 (not including center stone)