Looking to get my first wedding band and work construction so I want something that will withstand the elements
2006-11-27 05:28:11 · 6 answers · asked by sk8rx 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
titanium is probably the strongest of the three and also the cheapest. its better to get that coz u don't wanna spend a lot of money and then dent it or something. white gold is the least strong so u might not wanna get that. anyways congrats on ur wedding!
2006-11-27 05:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We had the same dilemma! Here's what I've been told. It will not be noticeable right away, but over time, the white gold will get yellow. (There's no such thing as "white" gold - it's an alloy they mix with real gold, which is yellow.) If you plan to replace it in the near future with platinum, or don't mind getting the white gold re-plated, you should be ok for the short term. If you don't like the idea of upgrading later, then you really should spend the money now so that you only do it once. We went with the white gold for now - it's covered in pave diamonds anyway, so that will make the yellow less noticeable over the short-term. It was $1000 cheaper that way (we'll need a custom band made). We need the $1000 for the wedding. Next year, when we don't have a very expensive wedding to pay for, we're getting the better ring. Good luck!
2016-05-23 10:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with a titanium band. Titanium is the hardest of those metals. So it won't bend, dent, or scratch as easily. In addition, it doesn't tarnish as quickly, nor will it be damaged to any exposure to substances you may come in contact with.
This is a pretty decent site for explaining the basics of the jewelry metals.
http://www.khulsey.com/jewelry/kh_jewelry_metals.html
2006-11-27 05:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Titanium is very strong but not very pretty. It's sort of grayish. White gold can dent and/or deform but it's not common. Any sort of textured finish on a gold ring will wear down within a couple of years. Platinum is harder than gold but it actually gets scuffed up very easy and is harder to repair.
2006-11-27 05:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by Louis G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hear that titanium is great... i think you would be much safer going with titanium... ESPECIALLY if you work in comstruction... it will last you a lot longer... hope i could help... congratulations and good luck on finding your perfect ring...
2006-11-27 05:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by jeans0079 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
titanium is cheaper and easier to replace...
2006-11-27 05:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by israeli_stuck_in_usa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋