Posts Tagged ‘wedding bands’

Wedding Rings of White Gold May Not Always Remain White

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Many couples love the look of a white gold wedding band and find that this option is many times more affordable than other metals available at the jewellery store. White gold makes beautiful weddings rings that have a contemporary style that many couples want.

Unfortunately many couples find out the hard way that the quality of the gold used is essential for a wedding ring that will look as good as the day you bought it after several years of marriage. Low quality white gold will begin to have a yellow appearance as soon as the rhodium coating begins to wear off.

A wedding ring made with a higher quality white gold will have a whiter appearance before the rhodium coating is even ever applied. This will result in a ring that will still appear white once the rhodium, which is there to add shimmer to the jewellery, wears off.

For this reason couples who are shopping for a set of white gold wedding bands need to make sure they are doing business with a jeweller who only carries the best jewellery available. Reputable shops will not only carry rings made of better materials but they will also do more to help their customers get the rings they are dreaming of using on their special day.

If you’re looking for Celtic wedding rings, with Trinity knots or Claddagh designs, you’ll find a great selection at this store.

Weddings Rings Designed By The Couple

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Couples who are getting married today have so many possibilities in front of them when it comes to their choice in wedding rings. Not only do these couples have more materials to choose from besides the classic gold and silver but jewellers are capable of doing so much more as well.

One choice that is becoming more popular with couples is to design their own wedding bands. For some this means customizing a band they find at the store with a engraving inside, while for others it will be creating the ring completely.

For the couples that do choose to have their own wedding band design the possibilities are endless for the outcome. With so many materials available today to use as the band and so many diamonds and gemstones to inlay the rings are sure to be a unique symbol of the love shared between the two.

Of course couples do need to remember that this option in wedding rings is not as affordable and most often cannot be done quickly. Time is needed to actually make the rings and couples should choose carefully the artesian they hire to do the work.

If done right these wedding bands will be worn everyday for the rest of their lives to show just how much the couple loves one another.

Titanium Wedding Rings – Why Are They So Popular Now?

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Traditionally when a couple shopped for their wedding rings usually gold or silver bands were the options available. Now there are more choices in materials and one of the most popular right now is titanium. This material is relatively new in the jewellery business but it has been used extensively prior to this in the aviation and manufacturing industries.

Titanium has a lot of positive properties that make it an excellent choice for a wedding band for men as well as women. Not only is titanium stronger than gold ounce for ounce but also it is also less susceptible to scratching and wear. This will ensure that years later your wedding ring still looks its best.

Titanium is also a great option for those who have reactions to other metals used in making jewellery. Titanium has special properties that do not cause skin reactions, which can occur in the other materials making it a popular choice for rings as well as earrings.

Those looking to buy a set of wedding rings will also notice that titanium is more affordable than precious metals such as gold. While titanium may be a more affordable option do not confuse it with cheap. With its excellent properties combined with more versatility in design this is a beautiful material for your wedding ring.