Gold Wedding Rings

The brides and grooms exchange wedding rings on the day of matrimony while taking marriage vows. This is because many individuals consider this as a way of expressing love, trust, promise, and companionship. The wedding ring is generally worn on ring finger of the left hand. A wedding ring is different from an engagement ring and may be made of gold, platinum, titanium, and even white gold.

Individuals largely go for gold rings, as this material is known for its durability. Materials like copper and brass are not used very often as they lack durability and have a tendency to deteriorate.

Gold is available in both yellow as well as in form of white gold. Research has indicated that white gold is gaining popularity, because it is a bit cheaper than real gold and is the apt substitute as compared to any other material. The only drawback is that white gold wedding rings are only available in 14 k or 18 k styles.

Couples can also opt for mixture of two or more alloys along with gold to create a special and inexpensive wedding ring. Gold can be combined with platinum and studded with a diamond on the top. Some individuals also prefer stylish engraved wedding rings that are made out of gold. The engravings could be either the family's name or the name of the bride's and groom's. They also may contain certain words articulating the thoughts and feelings of the giver. Such engraved wedding rings often become family heirlooms and are passed on to the future generations, hence, should be carefully handled. Wedding rings should be cleaned regularly with a soap and water solution to keep them sparkling clean all the time.

Many online retailers display beautiful gold design wedding rings for the viewers, so they can have a look at all the varieties available with the seller and determine whether the seller permits made-to-order rings. A small description of the material with its weight, make and name of additional metal, if any, is also mentioned along with its picture.

By Peter Emerson

White Gold Promise Rings

A promise ring is a ring that is given as a promise between two people. This promise need not mean a promise that leads to marriage. White gold promise rings can be exchanged as a sign of friendship, a sign of purity in the relationship between two people, or to signify a promise to oneself to abstain from vices until a certain date.

Basically, white gold is an alloy of gold with a mix of nickel, zinc, copper, tin and manganese. Nowadays, white gold jewelry is sometimes even plated with rhodium. The main reason white gold was developed was to imitate platinum during World War II. This was mainly because platinum was then considered a strategic material and was not allowed to be used in non-military applications like jewelry making. White gold is now one of the foremost metals used in the manufacture of jewelry. The advantage of white gold promise rings over gold promise rings is that these rings can have more articulate designs on them since white gold is more malleable than gold; this malleability allows two friends to easily inscribe sweet wordings.

Another advantage of white gold over gold is that it is less expensive than regular gold. It is a form of gold, but at a lower rate. So if money is an important factor while buying a promise ring, it is better to go for the white gold promise rings as they are less expensive, but are still a proud member of the gold metal family!

By Richard Romando

White Gold Wedding Ring

Wedding is the most important moment in everyone's life. Talk of wedding and the next thing you would remember is a wedding ring. It is used as a part of the wedding ritual. Exchanging a wedding ring is a symbolic representation of a bond between the couple. The moment when the ring is exchanged is very important and dear to the couple. Most of the couples exchange and engagement ring at the time of the engagement. Thus after the marriage the wedding ring is worn along with the engagement ring. The wedding ring is usually worn on the base of left ring finger. In some countries of the world it is worn on the right ring finger also.

A wedding ring is also known as a wedding band. It is always made of a precious material such as gold, silver or platinum. Choosing the material is a major decision to be made when you buy a wedding ring. The major factors that are involved in choosing the material are the cost and design of the ring.

One of the most preferred wedding rings is white gold wedding ring. White gold is an alloy of gold and at least of one of the white metals such as nickel or palladium. The white gold alloy of gold and nickel is usually preferred for rings as it is stronger. The best quality of white gold available is of 17 carat's made of gold and palladium alloy.

White gold rings have variety of designs for you to choose from. If you wish to have a simple ring you can choose a wedding band. This will be a plain ring with no design or stonework on it. The most simple and charming designs of all rings. In case you would like to have some artistic design work then you may choose rings with some handwork in them.

Choosing a diamond ring should be a good option for your life partner. A diamond is forever and has its own charm in a ring. Diamond stone work in a white gold ring should be a wonderful choice.

Visit any of the jewelry shops and you can find lots of designs of white gold rings. You will be having plenty of choices to choose from. Another option that you have is to use the Internet. You would get a fair idea of the latest fashion, design and even the cost of the rings. Thus you can be prepared well when you want to buy the ring.

There is no rule that the two rings must be of the same design. You can have different types of rings for the bride and the bridegroom. Before you choose the wedding ring design it is important to choose it keeping in mind your taste. The wedding ring is to be worn for a long time and hence you need to buy a ring that you like and love to wear it.

Take a while and choose the best wedding ring that would live with you for years to come.

By Uttoran Sen