Selecting The Metal For Your Wedding Rings

Wedding rings are available in a number of metals. Some metals such as white gold, yellow gold, platinum or silver have always been traditional metals; however there are now newer metals of wedding rings that are becoming just as popular. Dual metals or two-toned metals in wedding rings are also very common and very beautiful.

Wedding rings for men as well as those for women are usually matching, at least in the type of metal of the wedding bands. Selecting the color of the metal from gold to the silver colors typically depends on what colors of metals the couple most commonly wears.

An option that many people don’t consider is beyond the usual types of metals. Titanium wedding rings are becoming much more popular both as band style rings for men as well as more elaborate bridal sets for women. Sculpted and engraved titanium is also a popular option, especially in the Celtic design rings.

For a really different appearance to wedding rings, titanium provides a highly reactive metal that can be selectively oxidized to produce a variety of colors. These colors range from reds to blues and are permanent within the metal of the ring. Wedding rings with oxidized titanium are very unique and very eye catching.

For those couples that prefer a silver colored, highly durable and lightweight metal option, palladium wedding rings are the answer. This newer metal is noted for its high sheen and easy maintenance and is fast becoming a popular choice although still not as easy to find as the more traditional metals.

Inlayed designs, gems or diamonds can be added to the elegant and classic gold or white gold bands for a more elaborate design. Since these bands are very traditional they are always in style and always beautiful.

Selecting the right type of gold in classic or new yellow gold bands is important depending on your lifestyle. The higher the purity of gold the softer the metal, resulting in the greater chance of scratches to the surface of the ring. For those that have very active lifestyles a lower gold purity such as a 14K ring will stay beautiful much longer.

For another traditional option the silver and white gold wedding rings are also classic and timeless. Since silver is a very soft, rich and brilliant metal it is often used in the intricate and sculpted types of wedding rings. However, like all other metals, silver is also easy to maintain, making it a good choice for wedding rings.