Metal Talk
6/17/2010 10:04:02 PM
The summer months are usually filled with weddings and anniversaries here in the midwest! This is the time of year when most couples are in search of mens wedding bands and often times become overwhemled with all of the options to choose from!
From alternative metals to varying designs men have more options than ever before! Knowing what metal is right for you is a key factor in determining your ring. Make sure to ask questions, let the sales person know perhaps what you do for a living, whether you take your ring off for certain events or leave it on all of the time during golfing, weight lifting or any other activities. All of these things will help us guide you to the right metal choices.
Though white metal still seems to be the favorite, yellow gold and two-tone combinations are making a huge comeback! So our best advise ….. stick to what you like and feel most comfortable wearing but be informed about your purchase and the possible maintenance the ring could be faced with in the years to come. Below is just a few comparisons to look at.
Metal Type Pro’s Con’s
Platinum Hypoallergenic Most expensive
Strong, durable Scratches very easily
Tarnish resistant Dulls easily
Purity of metal High melting point
Most labor intensive to repair (costly)
White Gold Alternative to platinum Rhodium plating
Durable Allergies to alloys used
Scratches less easy (Nickel allergies)
Palladium Hypoallergenic Trendy
From Platinum family Still relatively new
Shine & Durability Not a Precious Metal
No plating needed
Affordable alternative to platinum & gold
Titanium Lightweight Cannot size smaller
Durability & strength Not a Precious Metal
Inexpensive
Tungsten Carbide Permanent high polish appearance Cannot be sized
Highly scratch resistant Not a Precious Metal
Yellow Gold Most traditional & timeless May give white diamonds
Easy to work with & repair yellow appearance.
Does not erode, tarnish or rust