The color and setting of your wedding ring are among the factors that many people consider for wedding rings because they consider them important. Likewise, the metal used on your wedding ring is important.
There are many types of metals and settling for one type is a complex task. Unlike the past when choosing a metal type for wedding rings was easy because there were only two types of metals-yellow and white-, nowadays there are endless choices to consider.
Take it a step at a time and you will end up with the unique classic wedding ring that you will live to cherish and one that suits your style.
Your style
When deciding the type of metal you want your wedding ring to have, you should look at your style and determine what suits you best. With the style and metal in place, look for a color that will complement the style and metal of the wedding ring.
Before choosing the metal for your wedding ring setting, you should first consider the type of jewelry you wear. If you prefer jewelry with a tone of silver and other cooler hues, then your wedding ring should be made of white gold or platinum. If you prefer warmer tones, rose gold and yellow gold are the metals your wedding ring should have.
Depending on your style, you can decide to mix different metals like yellow gold and white gold. Such a mixture will complement any type of jewelry you have in your wardrobe. Likewise, you can opt for an wedding ring made of a warmer metal like yellow gold and set the diamond to have a white metal head. For this, you can choose either white gold or platinum to accentuate the diamond. Such a combination will show off the brilliance of the ring and make it sparkle.
Below are some of the metals you can choose to have in your wedding ring.
Platinum
A naturally occurring metal with a cool luster, platinum beautifully showcases the sparkle and brilliance of diamonds. It is very popular in wedding bands and wedding rings and many consider it as the most precious metal used in jewelry.
When compared to gold, platinum is five times purer and rarer when used in accessories and jewelry pieces. Platinum might be a good metal for you if you have an active lifestyle because it is highly durable. Also, it is dense enough to provide a setting that is secure for gemstones and diamonds.
Platinum is also an excellent choice for those with sensitive skin because it is naturally hypoallergenic. It also has an elegant sheen that ensures it does not change its color or fade after some time.
You, therefore, do not have to re plate your platinum ring after regular activities. Among the many reasons why many choose platinum as a popular choice for setting diamonds in wedding rings is because it is strong.
14K/10K Gold
Gold is among the most common metal used for jewelry mainly because it is an extremely versatile metal. Gold is measured in karats and they are divided into 24 parts. Pure gold, for instance, has 24 karats meaning out of 24 parts, there are 24 parts of pure gold. However, pure gold cannot be used alone in jewelry because it is too soft. To reduce the softness, pure gold is mixed with other metal alloys to increase the strength.
Gold is available in the following colors.
Yellow Gold
If you are looking for a metal that us fashionable and classic at the same time, yellow gold should be your go to option. Yellow gold gets its warm patina color from the green hue of silver and the redness of the copper used. Even if it had lost favor to the white gold for a while, yellow gold has started to win people’s hearts once more.
White Gold
This is more modern than yellow gold. The silvery white color in white gold is attributed to by the combination of nickel, zinc, copper and yellow gold. White gold is plated with rhodium which besides giving it a reflective appearance also makes it resistant from tarnishing and scratching. Even if it is made of such a strong material, it might wear away after some time and require plating.
Rose Gold
Lovers of romantic and unique metals should go for this option. Rose gold has a pink color which results from combining copper alloy and yellow gold.
Green Gold
It might not be that common but green gold is also a metal to die for. Green gold is inspired by nature and is unusual hence its rarity. Its green color comes from the combination of zinc, copper and silver. Green gold best works for a trio look when mixed with white and rod gold.
