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| The Best White Metal Wedding Bands Are Platinum |
| Written by Jeff Trui |
| Saturday, 19 June 2010 07:25 |
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When shopping for Platinum wedding bands, take into account many are by special order and cannot be returned.If this is what you run into at a local jewelry store or online I would suggest going to another supplier. However, if size is trhe problem, most can be sized but I would save this option as an last resort. While a qualified platinumsmith can do a flawless job, many less qualified might do damage and you may not see it for months to come or until another size is required after gaining or losing weight.
When shopping for Platinum wedding bands, take into account many are by special order and cannot be returned.If this is what you run into at a local jewelry store or online I would suggest going to another supplier. However, if size is trhe problem, most can be sized but I would save this option as an last resort. While a qualified platinumsmith can do a flawless job, many less qualified might do damage and you may not see it for months to come or until another size is required after gaining or losing weight. Platinum wedding bands are the choice of celebrities, royalty, and brides / grooms to be. Platinum wedding bands are made with one of the world's purest metals and mens and womens platinum wedding bands serve as an ideal choice to display the purity of your relationship. 950 platinum wedding bands will not tarnish and are made of 95% pure platinum. The lustrous white finish of Platinum make it very desirable. Platinum wedding bands are undoubtedly the best choice for both men and women, particularly if they have quite sensitive skin.They are totally hypoallergenic and can be cleaned or sterilized in strong solutions for those who suffer from allergic conditions. With platinum it would not be the metal causing a reaction but something stuck to it. Doing the same cleaning procedure with gold can discolor or damage the alloy and change the color of the ring. While this is not a concern for 95% of the polulation it is nice knowing your options. Another white metal option for those looking for an alternative to white gold is palladium. Palladium is an extremely rare metal, much more so than gold. It is one of the whitest of all metals and consequently yields wedding bands of extraordinary and uncommon beauty. Palladium is suitable to make wedding bands after mixing with other material such as ruthenium. Palladium wedding bands are much lighter weight than platinum or gold wedding bands but when it comes to price, Palladium wedding bands will be a lower price which attracts middle budget customers. Of course the price depends on the spot metal market. Around 1999 palladium was very costly and seldom looked at for jewelry. The high price and manufacturing issues held it out of the jewely market. It was about double the platinum spot price but later fell to a value closer to gold. In the beginning of 2010 gold prices went up and palladium stayed more stable averaging about 1/3 the spot price of gold, making it a great value as a platinum or white gold alternative, or I should say a look a like since the properties are very different. The lower price and ring weight are both factors that reduce the selling price. On the other hand many sell it with a lot more mark-up because it does look like it's higher value friend platinum. Other options, especially for mens wedding bands that are subject to hard wear and abuse are Titanium. For very busy and active working men titanium is perfect as it is durable and light weight. Titanium is a very lightweight metal, especially when compared to platinum so it is easy to get used to wearing. Platinum has a substantial heft to it and could be a bit much if you are not used to heavy rings. Tungsten band also have a permanently high polished appearance, which means they do not need to be re-polished after a short period, like wedding rings made of gold. Tungsten wedding bands are a good choice because of durability and low cost. Wedding rings manufactured from tungsten have a natural shine and are resistant to scratches and dents. 950 Platinum wedding rings remain one the most popular choice among upscale wedding bands for both women and men. Consumer research shows that platinum is undeniably the metal of choice for today's soon-to-be and engaged couples. About the Author: Shoppingfor platinum wedding bands make sure to purchase using a credit card for extra security. Buying platinum wedding bands over the internet can save as long as you are careful. Look for free or low cost shipping and free insured return shipping just in case you don't like the ring. Insurance for a platinum ring can be $35.00 or more plus shipping. |