All about men's gold wedding rings
Wedding rings made of gold have not lost their relevance for many years. Such rings are not only a fashionable wedding accessory, but also a tribute to tradition.
Features and types of material
Jewelry is not made of pure gold, this metal is too soft. Into gold add impurities, which allows jewelry to be worn longer and makes them more durable. Such alloys affect the shade of the metal, namely therefore, you can see rings of white, red, rose, yellow and blue gold.
The number of additives shows them trylocated on the inside of the ring. The most common is 585th test: products consist of 58.5% gold, and 41.5% of other metals, most often platinum, nickel and palladium are used.
Gold wedding rings have a number of advantages:
- strength;
- resistance to everyday wear;
- with proper care, they retain their color and shine for a long time;
- products are in harmony with all skin tones;
- suit equally well for both men and women;
- gold jewelry is considered an indicator of taste and wealth.
White and yellow gold - the most common materials for making wedding rings. White gold is usually the most expensive option because it contains platinum, which produces a white hue.
A more democratic version of the rings is the one that contains palladium.... It also gives the rings an elegant steel-white color.
Patterns on rings of this material are usually not made; it is considered too soft for making small parts.
Least noble material - nickel... Today, it is practically not used as an admixture for jewelry, but sometimes you can find such products. The decoration possesses slightly yellow tint.
Traditionally men's gold wedding rings have a smooth surface... This is the classic version. However, today you can find more and more varied options with grooved edges or patterns, with precious stones and engraving. It all depends on the taste of the newlyweds.
Design options
The fashion for men's wedding rings does not stand still, today it is not only classic smooth gold rings - these are jewelry that amaze not only with a variety of materials, but also with their shape.
In the west, men's diamond rings are gaining popularity. In this way, the groom emphasizes his status and taste.
Indeed, it looks very graceful, a small stone does not protrude from the surface of the ring. Therefore, it is comfortable and practical in everyday wear.
The design of wedding rings is conventionally divided into two types:
- classic;
- decorative.
Classic version in demand as paired jewelry when only the size of the ring is different. To decorative ornaments include rings with engraving, precious stones and made of several types of gold.
Rings made from combined gold, usually larger, they are designed using different shapes. They are composed of thin circles, which can be either uniform in volume or differ in the thickness of the circles.
Models look unusual and interesting where different metals are not located parallel to each other, but overlap or in the form of a pigtail.
Men's jewelry with stone is always made in a restrained manner, stone usually one is used, large or small, and is located in the middle. Sometimes there are products with a fine scattering of stones along the edge.
How to choose?
Today, jewelry stores offer a variety of options for such jewelry - from classic jewelry made of gold to more original options such as combinations of gold, unusual shapes and precious stones.
When choosing a wedding ring, it is important to try it on and choose the right size, based on your own feelings, and not on the indicated numbers on the tag.
It also depends on how comfortable it will be to wear it. The most common version of the shape, where the inside is flat, and the outside is rounded. This shape is well suited for those who have the phalanx of the fingers narrower than the joint.
However, now they are gaining more and more popularity rings with rounded two sides. Rings of this shape are comfortable to wear regardless of their width.
Modern rings for men come in a wide variety of tones, colors and shapes.
Undoubtedly, an important criterion when choosing wedding rings remains taste and passion of future newlyweds... If the newlyweds have different tastes for jewelry, then rings from white gold... Such products, even in different designs and designs, look harmonious.
How to care?
Products do not undergo oxidation, so they are unpretentious in care. However, simple rules must be followed to keep the jewelry in its original form and keep it shiny.
- You can remove dust and small contaminants from gold using soap or standard dishwashing liquid... Add a couple of drops of soapy water to warm water and place the decoration in a glass for a couple of minutes. Then we wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
- If the jewelry begins to lose its luster, then it is necessary rub with a soft cloth - she will help restore it. To avoid losing the smoothness of the product, dissolve a spoonful of sugar in a glass of warm water and leave the jewelry for several hours, then rinse the jewelry and wipe it dry.
- Professional machine cleaning can be done in jewelry workshops. Also in the workshops you can buy special liquids for cleaning and polishing jewelry. You cannot choose aggressive chemical cleaning agents on your own. Otherwise, the product could be damaged to the point where it cannot be repaired.
Gold wedding rings are very durable and difficult to bend or break. However, they should be removed before cleaning and cooking, swimming pool, sauna and steam baths. Don't drop them.
Beautiful examples
There are many examples of beautiful wedding jewelry. One of these is decoration, made of two types of gold. Many newlyweds also see a hidden meaning in it. The cold shade of white gold carries masculine stamina and calmness, and the yellow shade of gold is a symbol of tenderness and warmth that a woman brings into the house. If pink details are also present in this combination, they personify children.
Such jewelry is suitable for bright and strong couples who want to express and emphasize the individuality of the relationship, are not afraid to experiment.
Ring engraved option you can play incredibly beautifully and give such jewelry a meaning that only two people can understand. For example, an interesting engraving option is the halves of hearts or the infinity sign, located on the rings, and when they are connected, they form a solid figure.
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