Wedding bands – the more we explore it in online or brick-and-mortar stores, the more difficult it becomes to choose the best one. The different styles, metal choices, shapes, and other factors make the selection process overwhelming for us.
Nowadays, even men have a lot of choices to wear on their special day. This blog’s purpose is to tell you about the four popular men’s wedding band metal choices. After reading this blog, you can decide on your choice beforehand and not end up confused when presented with different signature collections.
We’ll explore metals such as –
- Platinum
- Gold
- Titanium
- Silver
Let’s begin!
- Platinum
Being one of the rarest metals in the world, platinum is quite expensive.
This white, mirror-like metal is extremely popular in different types of jewelry. However, due to its high costs, white gold came into the picture as a less expensive equivalent. But platinum has once again emerged as one of the leading wedding band metals since the late 90s.
Talking about its purity, a “pure platinum” band is composed of approximately 95% platinum. The purity is indicated by a stamp in the form of a parts-per-thousand number. For example, a piece of jewelry with 90% platinum would be marked as “900” or “900PLT.”
Platinum’s high cost makes it a luxury and its durability makes it a sensible choice. It is one of the strongest precious metals in the world. Platinum rings will show minima signs of wear and tear even if you wear them every day.
This metal can retain its color over time. Unlike other metals, you don’t need to re-plate platinum to restore its original beauty. Its beauty will not fade easily and you can enjoy its shine and luster for years to come.
- Gold
Gold wedding bands are made out of rose gold, yellow gold, or white gold. Gold can be considered as the reigning champion of men’s wedding band metals.
Gold is always mixed with other metal alloys for additional strength since pure gold is extremely soft and fragile. Gold bands’ purity is measured in karats. For example, 24-karats mean pure gold whereas 18-karat gold is about 75% gold.
We recommend you purchase men’s wedding bands in 14 karats or 18 karats gold. Any piece of jewelry below 14 karat gold means that it has less than 50 percent gold.
Now, let’s talk about the three variations of gold.
Rose gold gets its signature appeal from copper, which is combined with pure gold to create this type of metal. Rose gold is found in vintage-inspired men’s wedding bands. You can also combine it with white or yellow gold to create a modern, mixed setting. Because of their soft pink color, rose gold rings look more romantic. Rose gold is the most durable type of gold since it has copper, a sturdy and strong metal.
Yellow gold has a classy appeal and works well with both vintage and modern men’s wedding bands. It looks still better on men with darker or olive skin tones.
White gold radiates a cool and contemporary look that complements fair and rosy skin tones. It is often considered the most timeless of all colors of gold.
Gold in all purities and colors can scratch and bend over time. Hence, gold rings need to be polished on a regular basis to maintain their elegance.
- Titanium
In recent times, titanium has gained popularity in men’s wedding bands. It is an incredibly durable metal but much lighter in weight. Therefore, titanium is a good option for men who live active lifestyles.
Titanium men’s wedding bands have etchings, unique inlays, and other beautiful details. The design options are endless and you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the perfect one.
Titanium has a silver-white metallic color that gives it a sophisticated look. But, that’s not the only color of titanium available. Grooms looking for an alternative to white metal can look a class apart with an edgy, black titanium ring.
- Silver
Silver, or sterling silver, is the most inexpensive metal used to create the best men’s wedding bands. Even though it’s affordable, there are some drawbacks to this option.
- Silver is a high maintenance metal and requires a lot of upkeep.
- This metal will tarnish over time, thus requiring polish and cleaning on a regular basis.
- It is prone to scratches very easily and you may notice signs of wear and tear much sooner than expected.
Silver seems to be a good option for those who are on a tight budget. Plus, silver looks similar to white gold. Purchasing a silver ring is a good idea to get a high-end look economically.
On An Ending Note
An ideal metal is the one that suits your personality and lifestyle. Consider all aspects before finalizing the wedding band. Plan everything well in advance so that you are not hunting for the best ring when the special day is approaching.
All the best!