When most people think of wedding rings, they think of a traditional gold or silver band. These will often have a gold’s unique yellow shine and the white luster of sterling silver or rhodium-plated white gold. However, there is a growing trend of black metal rings being worn for weddings and engagements. Black metal rings…
A. What is nickel? Nickel is a chemical element with the atomic number 28 and symbol Ni. It is a silvery-white, ductile metal with a slight golden tinge that takes on a blue or purplish hue when exposed to air. Nickel belongs to the transition metals and is hard and brittle at room temperature. It…
When it comes to wedding rings, there are materials that people often consider. Precious metals gold, silver, platinum and palladium are more or less always receive consideration. But there are other alternative metals which offer similar silvery white luster in a more durable package. Three of these strong metals are tungsten, titanium, and stainless steel.…
Cobalt chrome wedding rings are a newer option on the market, and many people are curious about the differences between them and titanium rings. Both materials are extremely durable and can stand up to a lot of wear and tear. Moreover, they have a very similar appearance. In this post, we compare pros and cons…
When it comes to wedding rings, there are an abundance of choices to make. Probably the first, and one critical, decision is what type of metal to choose for the ring’s band. Precious metals like gold and silver are traditional and still popular, but they are not alone. There is a long list of alternative…
When it comes to wedding bands, there are a lot of options to choose from. You can go with a traditional gold or platinum band, or you can choose something a little more unique. If you’re looking for an option that’s different from traditional bands, titanium or tantalum rings might be the right choice for…
Ceramic wedding rings are becoming increasingly trendy due to their many advantages. They are a new breed that appeal to those in a quest for something different from classic metal jewelry. Some strong pros of ceramic rings are that they have high scratch resistance, they are hypoallergenic, and they come at an affordable price. Yet,…
