There's some things to take into account in choosing a ring, from picking the metals, karat, and color, to picking a type that satisfies your personality and budget. The following paragraphs will assist you in picking a wedding ring.
Gold is most often the choice. Gold is a soft precious metal that is rated by color and karats. There is yellow gold, white cold, and rose gold. The normal karats for gold rings are 14 and 18. What this means is a14 karat gold ring consists of 58 percent gold and 41 percent alloys such as copper and zinc. 18 karat gold jewelry contains 75 percent gold and 20 percent alloys. 24 karat gold rings are containing 100 percent pure gold. 24 karat gold is usually not used for making rings. For the more gold in the ring, the softer the ring ends up. The softer the ring is, the less the more damaged it will become and the the shorter it will last. 14 and 18 karat gold will not tarnish, but there are those who are allergic to it, so selecting a gold wedding ring may not be an option. 14k yellow or gold rings could cost from 60 to 5,000 dollars. 18k yellow or white gold wedding bands retail for 85 to 5,000 dollars.
Platinum is a resplendent white precious metal that will last a lifetime. It is a quite dense, solid precious metal that is the strongest of the precious metals, still 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 tend to feel heavier, but are incredibly lasting and a wise choice for both bride's and groom's wedding bands. Platinum is also non-allergenic. Platinum rings retail from 350 to 5,000 dollars.
Titanium is the most solid metal known, but it is not mainstream yet in ring making. This metal is safe for allergies and can be inlaid with gold, silver, or platinum to create gorgeous bands that will be treasured for a lifetime. When electricity or heat is applied, Titanium oxidizes which then helps the metal to become colored. Some of the most common colors are purple, blue, and iridescent. Titanium wedding rings can not be soldered, so you cannot resize them. It is also one of the most difficult metals to cut through should the ring need to be extricated in an emergency. Titanium wedding rings could cost you anywhere from 150.00 to 4,000 dollars.
Silver is a significantly soft white metal that is a victim to tarnishing and discoloration. Silver wedding bands are ideal for couples who are on a strict budget. However, since the metal is so soft, silver wedding bands will not endure nearly as long as gold, platinum, or titanium wedding bands. Silver wedding rings typically bought for 50 to 200 dollars.