Take a look around you for a second. Whether you are reading this at the office, sitting in your favourite booth at the local coffee shop, on the bus or just outside, look around you at what people are wearing. How many different colours do you see?
You can probably spot at least ten different hues (even if you can’t tell the difference between red and magenta). It wouldn’t make sense if everyone dressed the same way, would it? Then why do wedding rings have to be the same colour? Honestly, why must all engaged couples go for gold wedding bands?
Well, the answer is simple: They don’t have to. There’s a new trend in town – colourful wedding bands – and if you’re getting married soon and you haven’t heard of it yet, then you must read on to find out.
Gold wedding bands? That is so 2022
Let’s face it, the name of the game in today’s wedding scene is uniqueness. More and more young couples are realising that there is no right or wrong when it comes to the most special day of their lives. That is absolutely relevant when it comes to the ceremony itself, the choice of music, the location of the event and yes, also when it comes to the ring you are going to exchange at the most emotional moment of the day.
And the industry, needless to say, is quick to react. Today you can find dazzling bands in several different shades, with different grades of gold purity or without the yellow metal at all. With the help of Best Brilliance, a global online ring retailer, let’s take a look at some of the most dazzling options out there.
Vitamin K
First, let’s understand exactly how the hue of golden jewellery is determined. Each ring is given a grade in terms of carat, which implies its level of gold purity. The carat is measured between 1 and 24, with 24 being pure gold, and is symbolised with the letter K (since in American English, it is spelled ‘karat’).
As a matter of fact, almost all gold wedding bands are NOT 24 carat, because gold just isn’t harsh enough to maintain its shape when pressured – or, in other words, a 24K ring does not last for long. What jewellers usually do is design rings that are 18K yellow gold, thus keeping a similar shade but ensuring that the ring itself is durable. This means that the gold in the ring is mixed with other materials which maintain a hard figure, without affecting the colour of the ring, such as nickel or zinc.
Here’s a dazzling example that can help you understand. This ring, called ‘Josie’, from Best Brilliance’s online store, is 18K yellow gold, meaning it has 18 carats of the yellow metal and the other 25% is from other metals (which preserve its original colour).
Whiteness is pureness
However, you can get the exact same ring, just in a different shade. Why not go for white, then? The same Josie ring is gorgeous, even without the yellowish shade – and you can see that on Best Brilliance’s website . It comes at 14K and 18K white gold and is naturally priced according to the pureness of the yellow metal in it.
Usually, this “white golden” type of ring is mixed with metals that are more dominant in colour, such as copper and silver. This does not make the ring any less exquisite, and the 1.75 carat diamonds (not to be confused with what we’ve discussed up to now, this is a whole different carat measurement of diamond hardness) is certainly hard to take your eyes off of.
Stop and smell the roses
Not impressed by the white? No worries, there are some other very trendy shades that may be of interest to you. Rose gold, for example, is the talk of the town now, and many couples tying the knot are opting these days for rose gold wedding bands.
What is rose gold, actually? You probably get the gist by now. In the case of these rings, jewellers turn to metals that give it a redder shade, such as copper. The 18K rose gold diamond ring from Best Brilliance, called the ‘Anne’ ring, is the perfect, sparkling example. The reddish-pinkish glamour of the rose blends in so well with the lucky lady’s finger. Oh, and yes, of course you can get it in white and yellow gold as well.
Platinum Partnership
They say that true love is hard to find, just like gold. Well, what if we told you that there is a precious metal out there that is even more rare and precious?
Platinum wedding bands are a true way to show how strong your bond is with your chosen one. While they do come at a price, they also carry a beauty that just can’t be compared – and, don’t forget that platinum is much more durable, meaning the band itself will keep its dazzle for longer.
It is true that these beauties usually price at around 12-25% more than the gold wedding bands. However, you can usually find them on sale during the holidays (and we remind you that Valentine’s day is coming up), especially when you buy them online, like on the Best Brilliance e-store.
Love comes in all colours
We won’t send you away without one last piece of advice. The colour of your band is more important than it seems. While the flowers on the table will serve as a nice memory and the whisky that you serve your guests might determine how hungover you are the next morning (hopefully not at all), a ring is something that is supposed to stay forever – a true reminder of a day to never forget. Think regarding what you want to see every time you look down at your finger and reminisce.
