Gold wedding rings

An engagement ring is a symbol of eternal love and devotion. Young people are especially thrilled about the choice of this jewelry. Modern jewelers offer a wide selection of products with a diverse design of various materials. However, the most sought-after metal for engagement rings remains gold.

Since ancient times, gold is in the first place among materials for jewelry. Wedding rings made of this metal have been especially appreciated for many centuries and do not lose their relevance to this day.

By value, this metal is expensive. The price of it does not stop growing, which makes it a great reason for investment. Nevertheless, gold jewelry can be afforded to citizens with both high incomes and average earnings, especially as a gift for a wedding.

People have long believed that gold has magic. According to popular belief, this yellow metal is endowed with solar energy and has the power of the earth in which it was found. If one of the young people dreamed of gold rings, then this is a favorable sign. Such a dream promises a happy and strong family life.

This metal has its significant advantages:

• Not getting dark. This is one of the few precious materials that does not require additional manipulations to give it a presentation.Gold retains its magnificent luster from the moment of its extraction and even during processing in a jewelry workshop.
• It is not deformed. This is a fairly soft metal, so in its pure form it is extremely rare in jewelry. But thanks to various alloys with other metals, it becomes more durable.
• It does not oxidize. The chemical properties of gold allow its oxidation only with certain types of substances. For this metal to react, laboratory conditions are necessary. In everyday life, nothing can affect him. However, it is worth considering that other elements are present in gold jewelry, so it is better to avoid contact of the jewelry with mercury, chlorine and iodine.
• Easy to care. Due to the above advantages, gold does not require strict rules of care.

Everyone is accustomed to thinking that gold jewelry is a yellow hue. However, this metal has many types, differing in color and properties. Ordinary rings with stones can have the most unusual design: from luxurious jewelry with diamonds to affordable models with cubic zirconia.

Gold gains a red tint by increasing the proportion in favor of copper, zinc or palladium. To make the alloy better, silver is added to it.

A product with such a ligature looks noble and has improved characteristics. This method of obtaining a red tint has been known since ancient times. In tsarist Russia, this technique was used to decorate coins whose alloy purity reached 90%. By modern standards, this figure is equal to the 900th sample.

Modern products from red gold have a traditional 585 test. Due to the displacement of the proportion in the direction of base metals, models made of such a material are cheaper. Moreover, they are not inferior to the classic alloy in their beauty and wear resistance.

The advantages of red gold, thanks to which the newlyweds choose jewelry for the wedding of this alloy:

• rings have high strength, which makes them durable;
• retains its luster for a long time;
• difficult to deform;
• does not contain allergens;
• quality jewelry has an affordable price.

The pink color of the product is obtained due to a decrease in its composition of silver and an increase in copper. Unfortunately, such a shift in proportion leads to a deterioration in the quality of engagement rings. Previously, this shade was unacceptable. It was believed that jewelry made of pinkish gold was defective. But now this color is gaining popularity just because of its unusual color.

Many mistakenly equate rose gold models with jewelry. However, these products have a standard 585 sample. The percentage of gold to other metals remains unchanged at 58.8%. Hue varies solely by changing the proportions of copper and silver.

Jewelers experiment with pink gold jewelry, increasing or decreasing their sample. For example, for elite models, the percentage of precious metal increases to 75%. And alloy 375 markings is more suitable for inexpensive brooches or crosses. However, when choosing engagement rings, it is worth choosing the gold of a common 585 sample.

To make the gold ring white, silver or palladium is used. The composition of the ligature may include the presence of zinc and nickel. Due to this, white gold is more expensive than traditional yellow. An even more expensive option is a product that has a white admixture of platinum.

Wedding rings from this alloy are chosen by the newlyweds, who have a higher income. White gold attracts with its originality.Also, products from such material are chosen by young people who do not like to wear yellow jewelry, but at the same time want the wedding rings to be made of gold.

A very unusual version of the gold jewelry is a dark shade model. They are not sold in all stores. In order for a yellow metal to turn black, there are two methods:

• use of chromium and cobalt in the ligature;
• “Blackening” of a gold product using rhodium, carbon or ruthenium.

Choosing black gold for engagement rings is a rather extravagant decision. Nevertheless, such jewelry goes well with any other accessories and fits any look.

In fact, "medical gold" with real metal has nothing in common except the name. Its composition may include such common elements as copper and silver, as well as the possible content of brass, zinc and titanium. As you can see, there is no gold in this series of elements. This material got its name solely due to its external similarity with precious metal.

At the cost of the "wedding" of medical gold is quite inexpensive. Some newlyweds are attracted by their affordable price. In this case, the product looks no worse than real gold. However, to keep the jewelry as attractive as possible, it is not recommended to wear it daily. It is also worth avoiding contact of such a product with water, detergents and other substances that can harm the ring.

Pure gold models are one of the most expensive. This material got its name due to its red shade, which appears due to copper. In the classical sense of the term (pure gold - pure gold), such an alloy should have 999 samples. In fact, this is not practical. It is believed that in such jewelry the proportion of the precious metal is at least 75%.

This ratio of gold and copper was known to ancient jewelers. The high quality of metal and the high cost of products made these jewelry family heirlooms and were not used for regular wear. Nowadays, wedding rings made of pure gold are also a luxury item. If the newlyweds can afford to make such a wedding gift, it would be better to purchase a pair of traditional yellow gold rings “for every day”.

The term “royal gold” means jewelry and coins of the family of Nicholas II, which were lost after the sad events of 1918. Some items now appear at closed auctions and belong to private individuals.

In free sale, they are almost impossible to meet. If the newlyweds were lucky enough to find wedding rings made of royal gold, then such jewelry, rather, turned into family jewelry.

Jewelers do not cease to amaze with their craftsmanship, creating new unusual designs for engagement rings. Now it’s fashionable to have jewelry made of two types of gold. Often, newlyweds acquire different models. Men choose simple engagement rings, and women give vent to their desires when choosing a family jewel design.

Women's wedding rings can consist of several elements that have different shades. For example, a jewel that combines three types of gold - yellow, white and pink.

In the manufacture of double rings, a combination of several shades of metal is also used, usually two gold. As a rule, they are a simple ring, on the outside of which a thin strip of material of a different shade is applied.

Matte gold jewelry looks very noble on the fingers of the spouses. Jewelers believe that dullness emphasizes the natural beauty of this precious metal. In addition, such a ring retains its original appearance longer, since scratches are less noticeable on it.

Many newlyweds remain faithful to the classics and choose simple products in the form of a strip as wedding rings. Decoration can be wide or narrow. When choosing the width, the thickness of the fingers and the brush, palm size should be considered. Thick stripes of gold risk looking ridiculous on fragile fingers, while a thin golden strip is lost against the background of a wide palm.

Newlyweds who practice Islam use rings on which the inscription in Arabic is engraved for the wedding ritual. Words can be carved on both the outside and the inside of the product. Muslim rings are encrusted with precious stones or decorated with inserts from other alloys.

For lovers of the original design, rings with Slavic symbols will be to their liking. For our ancestors, the ring was of great sacred significance, meaning not only the union of two hearts, but also the union of two genera. Symbols possessing certain protective properties are applied to them. Such rings should be the same on both spouses.

There are families in which jewelry, including wedding rings, is passed from ancestors to descendants. Such jewelry should be taken solely as a gift from the closest relative. It is believed that gold is able to accumulate the energy of its owner. If you are not sure that the donor has lived a good life, you should not take old rings. There is a risk of incurring an unfortunate fate.

Young people who have decided to fasten their union in the church choose engraved rings in the form of the inscription “save and save” for the wedding. They are in perfect harmony on one finger with a regular hoop. Orthodox believers endow wedding rings with the properties of a talisman that can preserve family well-being.

This is an expensive type of product. Jewelers create a jewelry design using special tools with diamond tools. Such a jewel looks incredibly beautiful, but requires the work of a highly skilled craftsman.

When choosing wedding rings should be guided by the width of the product. It should be harmoniously combined with the proportions of the fingers, palms and hands. When buying jewelry, it is worth remembering that it will be worn daily for many years. Therefore, the ring should sit comfortably.

The optimal average weight for this product is 5-7 grams. A more massive engagement ring can be uncomfortable.

It is desirable that its diameter be a couple of millimeters more. With age, the fingers can become stout. So that after several years you do not have to go to jewelry workshops, it is better to take this point into account when buying jewelry on the eve of the wedding.

Gold has excellent chemical properties that allow it to sparkle for many years. However, when creating gold jewelry, alloys with other, more finicky metals are used. But even so, gold jewelry rarely lose their presentation.

If it happened that the engagement ring darkened or even turned black - it does not matter, cleaning it will not be any problem. In this case, it is not necessary to resort to the help of jewelers. At home, it is very easy to restore the former beauty of the jewelry.

It is enough to add a little ammonia to the soap solution and soak the product in it. After that, the ring can be gently brushed with a soft toothbrush so as not to scratch the jewelry.

Wedding rings can turn into an ornament of incredible high cost if they are produced by a popular brand or have an extravagant design. Such a luxury is afforded by representatives of higher circles who seek to emphasize their position with unique jewelry.

Beautiful wedding rings with an original design can be purchased at the store. Finding a fake for a product of a popular brand is not difficult. The quality of the jewelry will not be worse. Also, newlyweds who dream of wearing unusual wedding rings can turn to jewelers with an individual order.

If an enamel pattern is applied to a classic engagement ring, it will turn into an incredibly amazing decoration. The coating can be plain or rainbow. Enamel rings have a different appearance. It all depends on the imagination of the jeweler.

A very popular model recently has become an "American". It differs in that instead of a convex shape, the product has flat faces with chopped edges. In section, the ring forms a rectangle. Due to its appearance, this model was popularly called the “puck”.

Square rings have a very unusual design. Their inner part is round, which allows you to wear the decoration as a classic product. The outer part expands on four sides, forming corners. Thus, the ring takes the form of a square. When choosing such a jewel, a careful fitting is absolutely necessary, because an engagement ring should be not only beautiful, but also convenient.

Wedding decorations have an unlimited number of designs. Skilled craftsmen never cease to amaze with original solutions for such a small accessory. Also, newlyweds can order an engraved ring. So the jewel will acquire individual characteristics and will always remind of the happiest day in the life of spouses.