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Wedding rings: your metal options
There are a few decisions to make in choosing a ring, from choosing the metals, karat, and color, to selecting a design that fits your personality and budget. The following info will provide practical guidance in selecting a wedding ring.
Gold is most often the choice. Gold is a soft precious metal that is classified by color and karats. Your options are yellow gold, white cold, and rose gold. The most common karats for gold rings are 14 and 18. Meaning a14 karat gold ring contains 58 percent gold and 41 percent other metals like copper and zinc. 18 karat gold jewelry consists of 75 percent gold and 20 percent other metals. 24 karat gold rings are jewelry made out of 100 percent pure gold. 24 karat gold is usually not used for making rings. This is because the more gold in the ring, the softer the ring ends up. The softer the ring becomes, the less it will endure the elements and the the shorter it will last. 14 and 18 karat gold will not fade, but some folks are allergic to gold, so selecting a gold band may not be a possibility. 14k yellow or gold wedding bands could cost from 60 to 5,000 dollars. 18k yellow or white gold wedding rings will cost anywhere from 85 to 5,000 dollars.
Platinum is a gorgeous white precious metal that will never fade. It is an extremely dense, heavy precious metal that is the most untouchable of the precious metals, nevertheless it is too soft for wedding bands. Even though platinum is a 95 percent pure white metal, ruthenium and iridium must be mixed in for solidity. Platinum wedding rings usually feel heavier on the finger, but are extremely lasting and a recommended choice for wedding bands. Platinum is also non-allergenic. Platinum rings retail from 350 to 5,000 dollars.
Titanium is the mightiest metal in existence, but it is not mainstream yet in the wedding band industry. This metal is safe for allergies and may be inlaid with gold, silver, or platinum to create gorgeous bands that will endure for a lifetime. When electricity or heat is applied, Titanium oxidizes which makes the metal to seem colored. Normal colors are purple, blue, and iridescent. Titanium wedding bands can not be soldered, so you cannot resize them. It is also one of the hardest metals to cut through should the ring need to be removed due to an emergency. Titanium rings will cost from 150.00 to 4,000 dollars.
Silver is a quite soft white metal that is prone to tarnishing and discoloration. Silver rings are ideal for couples who are on a small budget. However, since the metal is quite soft, silver wedding rings will not endure nearly as long as gold, platinum, or titanium wedding rings. Silver rings typically bought for 50 to 200 dollars.
