NOT SO ALIKE

February 13th, 2012

Knowing more about the different metals used in making a fine wedding ring can be helpful.  Getting more information about their benefits compared with each other and their unique qualities will give you a better understanding and will help you decide before purchasing your jewelry.  The metal types commonly used to make jewelry include gold, platinum, titanium, silver, palladium and stainless steel.  Now both platinum and palladium are great for ladies and men’s wedding rings, dress rings and engagement ring for girls but they are not too good for pendants, earrings, bracelets and necklaces.   And choosing the right jewelry especially for a wedding event is a must. 

Platinum rings are extremely long wearing and is very white, so it does not need to be rhodium plated like white gold does.  Platinum is very dense and heavy metal, so a ring made of this metal will feel heavy to wear.  It is also a prestige choice and is often chosen for its sophisticated appeal and popularity amongst the rich and famous.  But if you’re looking for a more suited ring to use for engagement and wedding, Palladium is a good choice.  Palladium rings are made of white metal which has a silver-gray-white color and is similar to platinum also because they share similar chemical properties.  This metal is a part of the platinum group of metal.  And a few years ago, the price of palladium was actually higher than platinum, however, the price of palladium is now lower than platinum, making it a more affordable option.