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Metal Details
GoldGold is the most common metal used not only for wedding rings but for rings and jewelry in general. Although the Karat System considers 24 karat gold as the purest form, its very soft composition is not ideal for jewelry-making. Instead, gold is alloyed with other metals to achieve the required quality of hardness. An 18 or 9 karat gold gives a beautiful yellow color for wedding rings. This means that there are 18 and 9 parts of gold, respectively in 24. Meanwhile, white gold, which is gold alloyed with metals like silver and platinum is another worthy option to consider when choosing wedding rings. SilverIf you want an inexpensive metal for your wedding ring, go with silver. Its lovely bluish white color fits well with almost any skin complexion. However, silver easily corrodes making it a less favorite choice when you consider setting a precious stone on your wedding ring. PlatinumPlatinum rings are the most durable type. Owing to its high melting point, this metal remains the most expensive. In terms of aesthetics value though, nothing compares with platinum. It is compatible with almost any stone— from birth stones to diamond as well. Undoubtedly, platinum is the best choice of metal for wedding rings. |
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