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Choosing the Right Metal for Your Engagement Ring

Posted 2015-04-17 00:01:30 | Views: 1,490
Choosing the Right Metal for Your Engagement Ring
You've found the person you want to spend your life with, so it's time to find the perfect engagement ring to symbolize your love (and give her something to brag about to her friends). You've probably already done quite a bit of research on what type of diamond to get, but your choice of metal is just as important. The right metal gives the diamond a beautiful backdrop and ensures the ring will last a lifetime. Arthur Jewelers Engagement Rings offers you the best designer engagement rings, but we also want to be your source from information. Here's what you need to know.



















Yellow Gold

Gold was humankind's first currency, and has been valued as a jewelry metal since ancient times. One look at a well-crafted piece of gold jewelry and it's easy to see why. Traditional yellow gold has a sheen and luster that's unlike anything else. You will, of course, want to ensure your sweetheart likes gold jewelry. One clue is the jewelry she already has; if she already owns gold jewelry, especially rings, you can be reasonably assured she'll love a yellow gold engagement ring. If she has warmer skin tones (usually present when a woman looks great in fire engine red, coral, and golden yellow, or if the veins in her wrist look green under natural light), the color of her ring will also make the skin of her hand look wonderful in your wedding ring photos.



















White Gold

If your lady prefers silver jewelry, consider white gold. White gold engagement rings give you the elegance of gold, and like other forms of gold, white gold will not tarnish. White gold is also a great choice for ladies with cool skin tones, such as those who look great in berry reds, blues, purples, and true pinks. Take a look at your future bride's wrist under sunlight; she has cool skin tones if her veins look blue. White gold is also a great choice for those on a limited budget, as it has about the same gold content as 24 karat yellow gold. Finally, white gold engagement rings are a great choice if your lady wears a lot of different kinds of jewelry, as its neutral color matches well with other items. 
Rose Gold

Rose gold, which has a pinkish hue that comes from the inclusion of copper, is one of the least common jewelry metals, but is one that's well worth considering. A rose gold ring is a great choice for a woman who prides herself on her individuality, or who wants an engagement ring that won't look like anything her friends have. We also offer mixed metal engagement rings, which include both rose gold and white gold. These are a fantastic choice for women who like to mix their metals or want a ring that can go well with both gold and silver-colored jewelry. 
Platinum

If you need a more durable engagement ring (a good choice for active women or those who work in high activity fields such as medicine). Platinum resembles white gold but is far more dense. It is highly resistant to damage, will not fade in color over time, and will feel slightly heavier than a gold ring of similar size. Because platinum is more rare than gold, and because it is used in almost it's pure form, it tends to be more costly, making it a good choice for those with flexible budgets or who simply want to go all out. It can also, however, be a great choice women who like understated jewelry, such as a simple band. What you save by not having a fancy ring you can then spend on one that will really last.
Final Thoughts .

At Arthur's Jewelers, we're proud to be Minnesota's bridal jewelry experts. We're here to answer all your questions and help you find the perfect engagement ring for the special lady in your life. You can make an appointment to view our selection, or speak with a jewelry expert online. We look forward to serving you!

Metal Matters: What’s Your Ring Made Of

Posted 2015-01-08 02:49:55 | Views: 1,285
Getting hitched? Well, kudos! You must be really excited. Picking an engagement ring might get you nervous and confused. Don’t worry! Choosing a wedding ring is indeed a tough task. If you know the choice of your partner, things become easier. Still, most of the grooms take at least 3 months to select an engagement ring, says research. 

There are so many things that you have to take into account. It is high time that you at least finalized the design. The good point is that most of the online retailers let you pick the design first and then ask you your choice of stone as well as metal in which you want to get the ring made. But how do you make a choice unless you are aware? It is as important to understand the qualities and properties as well as other aspects of metals as of the stone or the diamond that you want for the ring. The following are some common questions that a number of people ask about metals:

1. Are platinum and white gold the same?
2. How is 18k gold different from 22k gold?
3. What is rose gold? 
4. Can titanium and other modern metals counted as precious as silver or gold?

These are just a few random queries that men as well as women ask when looking for a ring. It becomes simpler to find the answers to your questions out when you go step by step. The first thing that you need to remember is that you can’t find out every single thing about every single method. After all it is not metallurgy; it is marriage that you are preparing for.

The next thing for you to do is to list a few metals based on the price as well as preference if any. Gold, palladium and platinum are by far the best. So, in case you are not happy with gold, because she has an allergic reaction to it, don’t read for rose gold. Skip all variants of gold and opt for some other metal. Research as much as required, only!

MORE IMPORTANTLY, KNOW HER STYLE

More than the metal, it is essential to understand her style or preference. Notice her choice in jewelry. Does she likes the soft tone of white gold or does the bright yellow gold attract her? These are little things that you will come to know about only when you take her window shopping with you. Check the following points:

1. White gold or Platinum Engagement Rings are for her if she likes cool colors like blue or silvery white

2. A liking for warmer tones means that she will like rose or yellow gold

3. In case you are not able to make a choice, you can get warm and cool hues mixed

4. Yellow gold engagement rings sometimes makes the diamond look dull. Therefore, you can set the diamond in a white metal head even though the ring band is of gold. 

There are a number of other things that one needs to know about metals. A few facts like platinum is five times rarer than gold and is hypoallergenic in nature are worth knowing. On the other hand, gold is the most sought after when it comes to jewelry. It might look like copper when you first look at it, but the warm pink shade you see is rose gold. These are fine little things that one must be careful about when thinking about ‘engagement jewelry’. In all, you need a lot of research and also need to put a lot of thought into purchasing that special ring for your special one. 

ABOUT ARTHUR’S JEWELERS

Arthur's Jewelers is a well-known name in the arena of fine jewelry meant specially for a wedding. There is a range of bridal as well as designer jewelry at Arthur Jeweler’s to check out. Featuring designers ranging from Tacori to Simon G and more such famous names, Arthur’s Jewelers is your one-stop-shop for rings and more.