Styles of wedding rings

Today finding a right wedding ring may present some difficulty for a couple, as there are plenty of styles and types of this symbolic ring. Before you are going to choose a right wedding ring, it’s better to have the idea of advantages and disadvantages of the ring that would be a final choice for your commitment.

Types of the wedding band

When it comes to wedding band style, most people usually hesitate between two basic types: traditional plain and more decorated one. Actually these may be subdivided to other types.

Traditional flat band
This is a basic band with a little rounded edges and almost right-angled cross section. This band looks quite laconic and has a linear contour.

Half Round band
This may have one of the most traditional looks. Slightly rounded it has almost a crescent moon appearance on a cross section. This ring is said to be more comfortable to wear. Some of these types are supplied with beaded edge for decorative purpose.

Comfort fit band
Comfort fit band is considered one of the latest trends in wedding band styles. This band is especially comfortable to wear, giving the corresponding name. Comfort fit band has smooth edges and is a bit weightier than the above mentioned.

Designer band
A designer band can be choice for those who search for a more decorated type of ring. Here you may find a wide range of specifications of your wedding ring: matte, brushed, Florentine and other finishes are available among designer bands.

Celtic band
This band is popular among Celtic style lovers. These features knotwork ornament and some other Celtic symbols.

Two Tone band
Since gold has different colors, these wedding rings have a combination of gold hues, like rose and yellow or white and yellow.

Type of ring metal

Metal is not the least important thing alongside with the band when choosing a wedding ring. Actually, type of the metal for your ring will depend on your budget and taste.

Gold
Gold was almost an ultimate answer for wedding ring for years. Usually this comes in yellow or white colors in various carats, from 9 to 24K, the value increasing with the number of carats. The 14K and 18K are most frequently met. No doubt, gold is very durable and keeps the leading place among noble metals for wedding rings.

Platinum
Platinum gradually wins popularity among couples. It is more expensive than gold, but not for nothing. One of the biggest advantages is that platinum has natural luster, which together with diamonds create exceptional brilliance. Besides, platinum wedding rings are firmer than gold ones and are hypoallergenic. Natural white color of platinum rings unlike white gold don’t need rhodium covering. For all these platinum is very popular now.

Silver
Silver will be especially suitable for those who need an affordable wedding ring of quite good quality. It’s a soft white metal, but is subject to discoloration.

Titanium
Another metal which goes a bit aside from the traditional ones for wedding ring is titanium. Titanium was not so frequently spread as gold, for example, as it was usually used for aerospace and medical industries. Titanium is a pure metal with no alloys, hypoallergenic and very strong. It is as durable as many other precious metals. Another benefit is its ability to be colored in blue, purple or some other tinge, which is obtained through heating titanium.