Metal Guide
Of all things that mark the beginning of a new commitment, your ring is the most important. It must perfectly stand for the purity of your relationship. Once you have chosen your gemstone, pick the right metal for your ring. You have a variety of choices with gold, platinum, silver, steel, brass and more. Carefully consider your options before you choose the metal that feels just right.
Gold
Timeless as gold is, this metal remains the most popular metal for wedding and engagement rings. Its hue and lustre and the precious nature of the metal spells romance perfectly.
Whether you prefer the old school yellow colour or a mix of alloy to give it a different look is up to you.
A mix of silver and copper gives you yellow gold.
Pink and rose gold that are essentially a mix of gold and copper are becoming increasingly popular options these days. The redder the metal is, more the amount of copper in it
Pure gold with palladium and silver or some zinc, nickel and copper makes white gold. Rhodium plating will add to the whiteness and increase durability.
If green gold catches your fancy, know that a mix of pure gold and silver gives the metal its yellow-green appearance.
The colour and hardness of the ring will also depend on the gold karat you choose. Some care for your gold ring with regular cleaning using a soft cloth will leave it glistening for years.
Silver
Silver is one of the oldest and most popular precious metals to be used in jewellery. Rings made of Sterling silver remain a favourite among many. Thanks to its malleability and being an affordable metal, silver continues to remain popular.
Since pure silver is a soft metal, sterling silver is pure silver with copper or other metals mixed to increase its strength. While harder than pure silver, do note that it still is a soft metal compared to most others and can easily be scratched and tarnished. You can always rhodium plate your silver ring to make it even more durable. Make sure you take proper care of your silver engagement or silver wedding ring. Store it carefully in a cool and dry place. Avoid tissue papers to wipe your silver rings because they are prone to scratches.
Platinum
It isn’t for nothing that platinum is perhaps the most popular metal used for engagement and wedding rings. Whether a platinum wedding band or ring, the elegance that platinum lends to a piece of jewellery is unparalleled.
It is a naturally-occuring white metal and hence, one doesn’t have to mix it with any other metal to get that tasteful tone. As much as it's pleasing to the eye, it is also strong and durable. Shopping for diamond wedding rings? Let platinum be the metal you choose. Elegant and sturdy!
Being the most durable metal and also with the cost of labour required to work on it, platinum is the most expensive metal. Do note that the natural sheen of a platinum jewellery piece will not fade and it will be worth the investment to choose platinum.
Brass
Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc usually, and sometimes other metals too like lead, aluminium and arsenic can also be a great choice for a wedding ring because of its strength, durability and it being much more affordable than other precious metals.
The colour and durability of this metal would depend on the copper and zinc proportions used. While like sterling silver, brass is susceptible to tarnishing, it is far easier to clean and maintain. At Classy Cut, we offer you the finest quality of brass, so you can treasure your ring for many years to come.
A great option for a beautiful-looking and affordable jewellery, brass rings can last you for decades. All it needs is a little care, regular cleaning and proper storage.
