Minggu, 02 Januari 2011

The Durability of Wedding Ring Materials

It will take on small rub marks quite quickly but will resist deformation due Often mistaken as an indestructable metal, Titanium is in fact quite soft but extremely tough. Contemporary, modern designs coupled with strength and durability make rings from this metal the choice for discerning jewellery buyers. A recent newcomer to the wedding ring market, especially to the UK, Titanium is fast becoming the material of choice for the male market.

Titanium. 3. 22 carat gold is also an alternative for wedding rings and is heavily favoured by Indian and Asian cultures. Even so, it will not resist scratching well and, like silver, 9 carat and 18 carat gold will wear thin in time. As with silver, 9 carat gold is prone to tarnishing but is arguably harder and more durable than 18 carat gold.

The low gold content also accounts for its paler yellow colour and in the case of 9 carat white gold, its whiter colour is due to the addition of silver. 9 carat gold - fast becoming out of vogue with consumers in the UK in favour of 18 carat gold due to its low content of pure gold (37.5%). Gold. 2.

Another feature of silver is its reactivity with the acid in human sweat which tends to turn it black, although this tarnishing effect is easily removed. It does not resist scratching well and has a tendency to wear thin in time. Silver - A relatively inexpensive semi-precious white metal, reasonably soft and ductile and popular with men both as a fashion item and less so as a wedding ring. 1.  There are various different materials used for wedding rings, this article examines each material and its wearability rate.

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