Wedding Rings

T
O LAST A LIFETIME. When you purchase a wedding ring, you are looking for a ring that will last a lifetime. Gold and platinum are the precious metals most used for wedding rings, proving to be durable and beautiful over time. If you want to consider a non-traditional metal, several industrial metals - stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten - have also entered the fine jewelry market as modern alternatives for wedding rings.

BE INFORMED. It's important to learn about the metals so you can make an informed decision. Each metal has it's own unique attributes that may influence your decision, including price, color, weight, durability, recommended wear and care, ease of repair or sizing. The purity of a metal will also determine quality and price, so it's important to understand the options.

LOVE THE LOOK. Not only do you want a ring to last thru the years, you want to enjoy wearing your wedding ring and to love the look of the wedding ring on your hand. It's a good idea to try on rings in all the various metals and see which one visually appeals to you and which one feels comfortable on your hand.

TRENDS. Yellow gold is the most traditional and most popular of wedding ring metals. Many brides and grooms believe the golden color of gold symbolizes the warmth and love of marriage. The white metals -white gold or platinum - are currently stylish and increasing in popularity. White gold coordinates with both silver and platinum jewelry, and is chosen because it is more durable than silver and less expensive than platinum. Platinum, a modern symbol of enduring love, is chosen for it’s understated beauty and high durability.

UNCONVENTIONAL METALS. The use of some unconventional metals - stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten - is gaining in popularity for wedding rings. While these metals mostly appeal to men, some of the diamond-enhanced styles are attractive to women as well. Many men like the look of these industrial metals, are familiar with the use of these metals, and understand their durability and strength.

One of the major factors that sets these metals apart from the traditional precious metals is the advanced technology required to manufacture them, not their scarcity. While one of the benefits of wedding rings from these metals is their strength and durability, it is also what causes their difficulty to sometimes inability to be sized. They can be ordered to the correct finger size, but may not be able to be made smaller or larger than their original size.