Understanding the basics about wedding rings
Besides the exquisite beauty of wedding rings, there is a lot to know about metals, diamonds, and the care involved when choosing yours. This "Ring Primer" will help you understand all the basics. KNOW YOUR METALS 14-karat gold is classic, popular, durable enough for daily wear, and can be polished easily. White gold is made mixing pure gold with other white metals such as silver, palladium or zinc, and can be less expensive alternative to platinum. Extremely popular is the last decade or so, platinum is a very white, heavy (which many people like that substantial feel), and durable metal. A "sister" metal to platinum, palladium is a naturally white metal (whiter than white gold), and like platinum, it is strong, non-tarnishing and hypoallergenic. It's also less expensive than platinum, making it a good metal to consider if you like the white metal look. Titanium and tungsten carbide have become popular for men's wedding bands, and both of these metals are extremely durable, 100% hypoallergenic and relatively inexpensive. Titanium can be oxidized to create some brilliant accent colors, creating a very unique and interesting look. Tungsten carbide is twice as hard as steel and almost impossible to scratch, making a great metal for active men. These metals cannot be resized once the ring is made, so order the size carefully.
Stay tuned for "Know Your Diamond" coming soon...
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