Choosing Christian Wedding Rings

You should have some information on the different metals used to make Christian wedding rings. You may think, "Do I want gold or silver?" Wrong. Christian wedding symbols can be added to any of the metals below. Engraving is another option for your rings, perhaps with the date of your wedding, your names, initials, or a Bible verse reference.

You see, today there are many choices. You don't have to settle for just gold. This page will explain types of metal that you can use for your wedding jewelry.

There is yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, and platinum. There are plenty of other jewelry choices as well. Silver is not a particularly good metal for a wedding band. It tarnishes a lot and is soft. If you want your ring to be silver-colored, it will probably be white gold or platinum.

So let's look at the differences in metals that will be used to make your set of Christian wedding rings.

Yellow Gold

Most brides today still choose yellow gold. The rings in the photo below are my engagement and wedding rings. As you can see, I chose yellow gold. My son and his wife, who got married in May of 2009, chose white gold. It is really up to you. Wear what you like best.

Something that you may not know but that is important is that all gold is hypo-allergenic. Yellow gold is a soft metal so it has to be mixed with another metal. The higher the karat, the less other metal is used in with the gold. So the gold is then purer, which means it costs more.

For example, 18 karat gold is more costly than 10 karat gold. 10 karat gold is stronger than 18 karat gold. Most jewelers recommend 18 carat gold for wedding rings.

Rose Gold

Rose gold has a pinkish hue to it compared to yellow gold. Rose gold is a mixture or alloy of gold and copper. It looks especially beautiful with pink or red-colored stones.

Gold comes in other colors as well. Other shades of gold are red, pink, green, and peach. Multiple colors of gold can be used on the same ring.

White Gold

White gold looks beautiful with diamonds. Silver in color, it tends to go well with clear-colored diamonds. It is about the same price as yellow gold. Many people use white gold for their wedding rings.

Platinum

Platinum is also a silver-colored metal but is harder than white gold. This means it is more nick-resistant. However you will pay about double what you pay for white gold.

Platinum is hypo-allergenic. Some platinum rings are plated with Rhodium to make them shiny. This plating has to be redone once a year. It is better to leave the platinum as is. It makes an excellent wedding ring.

Palladium

Palladium is another white metal that is less expensive than platinum. It is strong and holds a good polish. It makes an excellent choice for Christian wedding rings.

Titanium And Stainless Steel

Titanium has become popular lately in wedding rings. Both it and stainless steel are non-precious metals. They will cost less and are scratch resistant.

Most couples opt for precious metals for their wedding rings. Wedding rings are a beautiful symbol of never-ending love. What type of metal will your rings be made of? Do some research and a lot of shopping. The choice is yours. Have fun with it. Dare to be different!