Picking the Right Metal for Wedding Rings

Are you shopping for wedding rings? Picking the Right Metal for Wedding Rings is a critical topic.  While gold is timeless, it’s not the only route! There are several different metal options for your wedding rings, from contemporary to traditional.

Keep your style, and also the coloring of the engagement ring in mind! You and your partner do not have to match to get the perfect wedding ring. Pick something that reflects you, and that you will love wearing year after year.

Also, it’s essential to keep your wedding band budget in mind! Metals completely vary in price more than people often think.

We’ve made it easy for you to research your options! TwoBirch has many different metal options when shopping for bands, so we broke down some of the top things you should know about each metal.

Platinum

Platinum is ever-increasing in popularity over the years! Many opt for platinum because it’s shiny and beautiful, and also extremely durable. It is more expensive than gold because it’s nearly 30 times rarer and much denser than 14K gold.

The soft white hues of this metal will make diamonds pop!

This metal won’t tarnish or oxidize. Scratches will appear over time, but your trusted jeweler can polish these out. Our platinum rings typically cost about $600 more than gold.

Gold

A traditional standard with wedding bands, gold is making a big comeback this year, proving this timeless metal is here to stay. Gold purity is measured in karats. Gold can be damaged in its purest form, such as 24K, so it is mixed with other metals for durability. This doesn’t affect its beautiful, warm hues and classic appeal!

Alloys, such as Copper, are mixed with gold to sport the favorite hues. For example, yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold are gold with added alloys.

Sterling Silver

Once considered more valuable than gold, sterling silver is the most affordable option for wedding bands, and still so gorgeous.

Sterling silver tarnishes, but with proper care and cleaning this can be prevented. This metal is mixed with copper for durability reasons because it is too soft on its own. The .925 stamp commonly found on your everyday sterling silver jewelry shows that it is 92.5% pure sterling silver, which is a U.S. standard.

These are the most common metals that you will found on wedding and engagement rings! TwoBirch proudly carries all of these high-end metals at a price you won’t find in a physical jewelry store. You can even see which ring will best match your engagement ring with our Virtual Fit.

We believe that everyone deserves a uniquely designed piece of jewelry, with a metal they’ll love forever. Our jewelry is made-to-order and customized according to our customer’s specifications, and we are a certified Google Trusted Store and Wedding Wire winner!

We’d love to see your beautiful TwoBirch wedding bands! Tag us on Instagram or use the hashtag #TwoBirch!