Typically speaking, the wedding rings that are worn by grooms are made from a select choice of precious metals and are plainer than their bride to be’s counterpart. The metals most commonly used for the wedding rings to adorn the groom’s finger are gold, platinum, silver and titanium and the groom’s choice of wedding ring will often depend on their subjective opinion of the precious metals.
Going for Gold
Gold is the most popular precious metal used in men’s wedding rings but each of the precious metals considered have their benefits. Below is a breakdown of each of the types of rings which most typically make their way down the aisle:- Gold – Gold wedding rings usually come in 9, 14 and 18 carat gold. The higher the proportion of gold used the more precious and valuable the wedding rings will be. Gold wedding rings come in a variety of different colours, the most popular of which is yellow gold.
- Platinum – Platinum is a white precious metal and, unlike gold wedding rings, it is used more or less in its purest form (roughly around 95% pure). Platinum wedding rings are extremely durable and feel slightly heavier than their gold counterparts. Platinum is a significantly more expensive precious metal than gold and wedding rings made from this material will be roughly twice as expensive.
- Silver – Silver is a grey coloured metal and is less expensive than gold. Silver wedding rings are softer than most other precious metals and are more prone to oxidisation, so, silver is not recommended for wedding rings as they are better for dress jewellery.
- Titanium – Titanium is a natural element and is, in fact, the hardest metal in the world. Titanium wedding rings are much stronger than gold, silver and platinum wedding rings but titanium is a surprisingly light material. It is good for wedding rings as it is strong, scratch and dent resistant.