By Justice Lawrence
Finding the perfect wedding ring can be a serious and expensive adventure. There were many times working as a jewelry consultant that a customer wanted to return their ring because they didn’t consider all the factors of what a perfect ring would be for them. Most people only think about prices when it comes time to pick out that special ring, but I can tell you that there is much more that needs to be considered. Here are a few things to remember when finding your perfect ring.
The metal type is one of the most important things to take in consideration when finding that ring because different metals require different maintenance. White gold is just yellow gold with some kind of plating like rhodium, and over time, especially if your someone who uses there hands a lot, the rhodium wears off exposing the yellow gold. Most customers with white gold rings have to get a new plating every few months and this whole process could take about 2-3 weeks before the ring is returned to the customer. If you are some one who uses there hands a lot and/or want a metal with the least amount of maintenance I recommend platinum. Platinum is more pricey than most other metals, including gold, but it last the longest and can withstand a lot before showing any wear or tear.
Yellow gold requires less maintenance, in my opinion, than white gold, but it may need a polish here and there like most metal rings need. Silver requires a lot of maintenance because it often gets misshaped and tarnishes easily. The good thing about silver is a lot of the maintenance can be done at home, unlike other metals were you would have to send it off to be worked on. The shape, cut, and clarity should be considered when purchasing a ring as well. Certain shapes and cuts easily snag clothing compared to other shapes, and I have honestly seen people come to the store to complain about this more often.
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