Wedding Rings

Gold Wedding Rings: How Many Karats?

There is no better symbol of love and devotion than a wedding ring wrought in gold. Pure gold is 24 karat gold. This is a soft metal which is malleable. Even a little pressure exerted causes it to bend. This renders it unfit for daily use. A wedding ring has to last a life time. Gold is often alloyed with baser metals to give it strength and durability.

Wedding Rings: Is 18 Karat The Best?

18 karat gold is 75% gold. This guarantees shine which is everlasting. 18 karat gold is very strong making it ideal for setting gems. It can take the weight of diamonds and there is no fear of them falling off. Men these days prefer to use white gold. White gold looks like polished silver. If white gold is in 18 karat it retains its shine. In Asian countries the practice is to use 22 karat gold. The shine of this gold is unmatched and at the same time it is durable. 18 karat gold is fused in those areas where gems are set. 22 karat gold is not considered strong enough to support diamonds.

Wedding Rings: Which Metals Are Used As Alloys?

To give strength to pure gold, several metals are used as alloys. Silver, copper and zinc are some of them. Apart from reducing the karat value, the metal used as alloy also imparts its own colour to the mixture. Some mixtures fade with the passage of time, so care should be taken while mixing gold with other metals. Since 18 karat gold has all the qualities one looks for in gold, it can be considered the ideal gold.

Wedding Rings From SamaraJames

Whatever the style and metal you decide to go with, wedding rings from SamaraJames mean you can rely on the fact that what you get is pure and finely crafted with care. Choose from a wonderful array of extremely well-designed, solid wedding rings, in your choice of style and metal. Take your time choosing them - you are probably going to have them on for life. Then with that wedding ring on your finger, go live life to the fullest. If you would like more information on wedding rings, please do call us on freephone 0800 612 2721.