Gold, Platinum, and Silver, it can be a little overwhelming when it comes to deciding the perfect metal for your ring. We’ve put together a little guide to help you decide what’s best for you. Explore the world of metals and take your pick.
Platinum
Platinum is one of the rarest metals in the world, so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most expensive metals on the list. This white, mirror-like metal was at one time an extremely popular metal for jewellery. However, it was later rationed for war time. When platinum could no longer be used for jewellery, white gold was created as a less expensive equivalent. Since the late 90s, however, platinum once again emerged as one of the leading wedding band metals.
Its high cost makes it a luxe choice, but its durability makes it a sensible choice. Platinum is one of the strongest precious metals in the world. Platinum rings will show minimal if any signs of wear and tear even if they are worn everyday. If your ring is going to take a lot of wear and tear, platinum is an ideal (and practical) investment. This metal retains its colour over time as well. Unlike other metals, there’s no need to replate platinum in order to restore its original beauty. The beauty of this metal will not fade, which means you can enjoy its shine and lustre for years to come.
Gold
Many of the best engagement rings and wedding bands are made out of yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold. In fact, gold is the reigning champion of wedding band metals.
All gold is mixed with other metal alloys for additional strength since pure gold is extremely soft and unsuitable for daily wear. Gold bands are all measured in karats to denote their purity. For example, pure gold is 24-karats, whereas 18-karat gold is about 75% gold. Any piece of jewellery below 14 karat gold means that the purity is less than 50 percent gold.
Yellow gold is a classic choice that works well with both vintage and modern men’s wedding band settings. Although anyone can pull of a yellow gold wedding band, it really stands out on men with darker or olive skin tones.
White gold has a cool and contemporary look that complements fair and rosy skin tones well. White gold is often considered the most timeless of all colours of gold.
Rose gold gets its signature hue from copper, which is combined with pure gold to create this metal. Because of its soft pink colour, rose gold rings typically look warmer and more romantic. Don’t let its soft colour fool you, though. Rose gold is actually the most durable type of gold since it contains copper, a sturdy and strong metal.
Gold in all purities and colours will scratch and bend, so rings crafted from gold will need to be polished or buffed on a regular basis as signs of wear and tear begin to appear.
Argentium Silver
Brighter than white gold, sterling silver, and platinum, Argentium Silver is the whitest metal with the longest-lasting shine. With no plating to chip away or tarnish, Argentium’s natural white-silver colour is the same throughout the entire piece. Argentium is approximately 4.5 times brighter and twice as white as traditional sterling silver and about 7 times more tarnish resistant to sterling silver. Argentium Silver is known for its superior hardness and durability.
Sterling silver jewellery pieces are prone to scratches, dents, and deformation, especially if you wear them daily however Argentium Silver is stronger and more durable than traditional sterling, making it more resistant to these types of damages.
This metal does require a little more maintenance compared to some other more precious metals and so we provide advanced beauty wipes with all silver rings which help to clean and protect your ring. Purchasing a silver ring is a great way to pull off a high end look with a much smaller budget.