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Wedding Band Buying Guide
We currently have more than 4500 type of rings, engagement rings and wedding bands in various design and metal types. The most popular line are Gold wedding band which you could have in either 14K Gold or 18K Gold.
14K Gold vs. 18K Gold
Pure gold does not tarnish, it does not react with other substance that it comes in contact with and gold by itself is hypoallergenic. Since pure gold or 24K Gold is too malleable to handle in working with wedding bands, it needs to combine with other metal to produce a more rigid alloy and desired color. The industry standard in the U.S. is 14K Gold is which is 58.3% Gold and 18K Gold which is 75% Gold.
18K Gold gives you a better value, better gold color, for your jewelry due to the fact it contains 3/4 gold compared to only 58.3% for the 14K the only down side it's a little softer. In Europe 18K is more popular, compared where in the U.S. where 14K is very popular.
The physical appearance of 14K Gold and 18K Gold is unnoticeable, you cannot see the difference between the two. However, there is a noticeable difference in weight, the 18K version for the same ring is about 1.3 times heavier than the 14K counterpart due to the fact that it contains more gold.
Most manufacturer uses the following alloy combination to produce the desired metal type and color
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14K Yellow Gold - 58.33% Gold, 4% Silver, 31.24% Copper, 6.43% Zinc
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18K Yellow Gold - 75% Gold, 13% Silver, 12% Copper
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14K White Gold - 58.33% Gold, 28.32% Zinc, 4.8% Nickel, 8.55% Titanium
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18K White Gold - 75% Gold, 2.23% Copper, 5.47% Zinc, 17.8% Nickel
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14K Rose Gold - 58.33% Gold, 2.08% Silver, 39.59% Copper
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18K Rose Gold - 75% Gold, 5% Silver, 20% Copper
Platinum
Platinum metal is now more precious than gold, by itself is also hypoallergenic; it also gives a high white luster. If you are looking for durability with great value, platinum wedding bands will be the best materials for you. Platinum rings are 1.8x heavier than 14K rings for the same style and design.
Weddings are the ultimate dreams for many. Bride and groom become as one and the wedding band represents that bond. Gold wedding bands are a significant part of any marriage ceremony.
For grooms, gold wedding ring bands symbolize their part in this desired obligation. Men’s gold wedding band design advances, with the rapid advancement of online retailers, consumers find themselves with a greater selection of gold wedding bands, ranging in color, style, fit and design.
With all these gold wedding bands, consumers should consider a few important points before buying a gold band online, as detailed in this shopping guide. Your personal taste is the most important factor in selecting a gold wedding band. There are so numerous styles of gold wedding bands available including Celtic bands, hand braided, which one will you choose?
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