Choosing the Metal Type for Mens Diamond Wedding Bands

The ring band usually forms the larger part of the overall design of your ring (unless your diamonds cover most parts of it). Therefore it is important to choose a ring band that suits your finger in terms of colour.

Ring bands come in silver or gold and in modern times, platinum, titanium and tungsten. These metals are popular because of their smooth and shiny appearance. Their rarity as materials also gives them an added dimension of representing a high social status, making them particularly suitable as gifts for rare occasions.

The colour of your ring band is determined by the composition of its metals. The base metals used for making ring bands are gold, silver, platinum, titanium and tungsten. Different types of other metals are added into the base metals as additives to give it different properties, especially colour. Ring bands are almost never made of one pure metal; alloys are commonly used instead.

While precious metals are coveted for their purity, alloys often exhibit much better durability and lends to easier manipulation. Sometimes more than one metal is used, but not as alloy, but being welded together to create aesthetic design.

While you may choose your ring band based on its colour and design, knowing the material of your ring band is important. For precious metal ring bands, you should understand its purity and obtain the relevant certifications. Some people are also allergic to gold, silver and most commonly, nickel. In which case, titanium or tungsten ring bands may be preferred.

Understanding the metal additives in your ring bands helps to avoid putting allergens on yours or your spouse’s hand. Note that the part of the ring band used for the gemstone setting is often made of a different metal due to requirements for secure setting or more delicate design. If allergy is a concern, make sure that allergens are not used for this part of the ring band.