A two tone wedding ring or wedding band is usually crafted by combining two tones of gold, such as white gold and yellow gold, which are very popular. Other tone options of gold that are available in the market are rose, bronze, red and lime gold. Sometimes metals like platinum are also used along with gold to create a second tone. You can also opt for a three-tone or multi colored gold ring or band to add that touch of uniqueness to your wedded life.
The metals used in the alloy mix determine the color or tone of the gold. Copper and zinc are mixed with pure gold to make yellow gold, while copper and its alloys are mixed with pure gold to create rose gold. These alloys make yellow and rose gold tones very durable so that they do not wear off easily, increasing their popularity among the newly wedded.
Silver and palladium are used with gold to produce white gold. In earlier days, gold was mixed with nickel to make white gold but, the use was discarded as nickel was found to cause reactions in some people. Rhodium is a white metal very similar to
platinum and it can be used to coat white gold rings to make them look whiter as natural white gold is of lighter gray color. Rhodium plating does not wear off fast but, a rhodium plated white gold ring should be re-plated in about 12-18 months to make it look like new forever.
The color of gold varies with the carat. Equal proportion of pure gold is contained in all tones of gold. They have the equal carat weights and on measuring with a Vickers scale they give an equal Vickers score. The gold with higher carat usually have a rich golden yellow color and is, therefore, used in women’s jewelry.
Whereas yellow gold and rose gold are usually of same price, white gold costs a bit higher. You should carefully select the two tone wedding ring for your beloved depending on:
- the metal’s daily wear and tear stamina,
- the tonal difference due to the difference in gold carat, and
- the price variations as a result of different tone combinations.
A two tone wedding ring studded with diamonds looks very stylish. So gift your better half a truly elegant wedding ring that he/ she will cherish forever. Keep surfing the pages of Dgreetings to know more about wedding rings.
