Gold Wedding BandsGold Wedding Bands are a very popular choice. Here is what you need to know when deciding on this type of ring: CARAT: This is the gold content of the metal (the proportion of gold to the metal alloy mixed in to make the final product). You will need to choose your carat. It is usually abbreviated as ct, k, or kt. Common carats are: 9kt (37.5% gold), 14kt (58.5% gold), 18kt (75% gold). As a note, the higher the proportion of gold, the greater the cost. One other thing to note, is that the different carats also have slight differences in hardness and durability. COLORS: There are a few different colors of gold. Yellow gold is the most popular, but there is also white gold and rose gold. Less popular ones are sometimes called bronze gold, red gold, and lime gold. You can also mix the gold colors in one piece of jewelery. The color of gold is based on what metals it is mixed with. Yellow Gold: gold mixed with alloy metals like copper and zinc. White Gold: gold mixed with white metals like silver and palladium. Rose Gold: gold with alloys including copper (the copper gives it a reddish tone). Regarding price, white gold tends to be a little more expensive than yellow or rose gold (those two tend to be about the same price). PRICE: As mentioned above both the carat and the color of gold can have an effect on the price of the ring. FOR ANY WEDDING RING make sure to consider the following: STYLE: the style should suit each of you since you will be wearing the ring daily. Also, consider if you want the rings engraved. SIZE: Make sure the ring is correctly sized. If you need more assistance, check out these other ideas for unique wedding rings. Do your research and make sure you are thoroughly happy with your ring of choice! Happy ring hunting! Return from Gold Wedding Bands to Bachelorette Wedding Ideas |
