My dream wedding ring

Silver vs White Gold vs Platinum

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Some of buyers are confuse what is the difference of Silver, Gold and Platinum.

IS PLATINUM IS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN WHITE GOLD AND SILVER?

*The answer is YES, platinum is very expensive metal
a platinum wedding ring is almost twice the price of an 18 karat white gold ring.

WHITE GOLD

*White Gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals like silver and palladium. There are several carats available for gold.

The karat is the gold content of the metal. The karat measures the proportion of pure gold mixed with other metal alloy to make up the final metal.

White gold can be in any karat, 14 karat, 18 karat or 24 karat, 18 karat white gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% of other metals such as silver and palladium.
White Gold rings are also coated with another white metal called Rhodium.

The Rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more whiter because the natural color
of White gold is light grey color.

PLATINUM

*Not all Jewelry store have Platinum rings due to its higher price.
Platinum is a white metal so it does need to be Rhodium Plated.
and its heavier than sterling silver and to 18 karat white gold

SILVER

*Silver is a white-grey colored metal and softer than gold and platinum
Silver is also more prone to oxidization, and sometimes causing the silver to turn black.

IS THE COLOR OF PLATINUM AND WHITE GOLD ARE THE SAME?

*It will depends if the white gold is plated to rhodium or in natural color
If a white gold ring is rhodium plated (actually most of white gold rings are plated in rhodium.) you cant see the color difference of white gold to Platinum.

How to choose the right wedding band?

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Women usually wear more narrow bands from 2 millimeter to 5 millimeter while men usually wear wider bands from 4 millimeter to 8 millimeter bands. Most of Men's with larger finger usually wear wider bands to match their finger size. but remember wide wedding bands fit a bit tighter than narrow bands.

Gold is the most popular metal that used for a wedding band compare to other metals like platinum, silver etc. always remember to look at the mark inside the wedding band to see what karat of gold it is. if is 14 karat, 18 karat or 24 karat, if you work in your hands you should choose 14 karat or 18 karat wedding bands to prevent scratches because even 24 karat is the most pure it is also the most softest.

6 important things you should know before you purchase a wedding band...

1) WHAT IS YOU JEWELRY STYLE?

choose a ring that fit to your life style and to your fashion style

2) WHAT METAL WILL YOU USE?

If you choose gold there are things to consider

1: what color?

yellow gold, white gold, rose gold

2: what karat of gold?

14 karat, 18 karat or 24 karat

If you choose Platinum it is the most expensive metal and much heavier than the gold.

3) WITH STONE OR WITHOUT STONE?

Diamonds and other precious stones add cost, but it will add beauty and style to your ring.

If you have engagement ring a matching diamond wedding ring can be a beautiful compliment.

But if you cant afford to have a diamond or stones for your ring, you can upgrade it later for your wedding anniversary.

4) FIND A JEWELER THAT YOU CAN TRUST.

Wedding bands is of the most expensive thing you buy for your wedding.

So you have to choose the right jeweler.

5) READY MADE OR PERSONALIZED ?

Today most of younger couples looking for a unique wedding bands that fit to their lifestyle.

If you want a personalized wedding band you have to ask professional advice for a jewelry designer.

6) MATCHING OR NOT?

Some couples have different taste. Most of woman like thinner ring with stones.
A Man’s like wider ring without diamonds.

Jewelry by: Miladay Jewels

Jewelry Designed by: Joanne de Silva

Photo by: Joanne de Silva

my first blog

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Hello everyone! This is my first blog. I was encourage and inspired to my long time friend Tim Bennett and my team mates of Millionaire Anonymous every time I check their blogs and websites I realize that its exciting to have a blog and share ideas to other people.