The buyer's guide to wedding ring metals (Part 2)

Choosing the perfect metal base for your wedding ring in Sydney is just as important as deciding on the gemstone (or the lack thereof) that will make it shine brightly.

In addition to the metal’s overall appearance, it’s crucial that you choose a type that suits your way of living. Some tend to have softer characteristics—and these are less preferred if you work in an industry that needs you to use your hands strenuously every day.

Previously, we provided a bit of info on how gold, platinum and silver work as wedding ring bases. And on this blog post, we’re here to introduce more metal choices!

Palladium

Not only does palladium exude a natural, steely, white colour—it makes an untarnishable metal that doesn’t need re-plating too.

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance yet attractive metal that doesn’t cost much compared to platinum, this metal may be for you and your partner. It might surprise you how beautiful and naturally white your palladium wedding ring stays for many years.

Titanium

This next element in the list is known for its incredible strength (otherwise Aussie singer-songwriter Sia wouldn’t sing about it).

Titanium has impressive durability and completely hypoallergenic properties—these make it an ideal metal for making custom engagement rings. Aside from these admirable qualities, this element has great resistance against chlorine and seawater. So taking your ring off when swimming should be the least of your worries.

Tungsten

Tungsten carbide is becoming a popular choice for a wedding ring base because of its glossy colour that comes off as an attractive mirror finish. But due to the material’s exemplary hardness and heavy weight, tungsten jewellery is prone to fractures especially when dropped or knocked.

Like Titanium, Tungsten is also admired for its hypoallergenic qualities.

Stainless Steel

This last metal on our list is a fantastic choice for couples who are tight on budget. Aside from its affordability, stainless steel is a material that’s easy to work with.

While good things don’t come cheap, steel jewellery is different. It’s resistant to rust and oxidation and it doesn’t discolour easily. However, it isn’t the best option for people with irritable skin since most grades of steel aren’t hypoallergenic.

Choosing the best metal type for you will help you select the perfect jewellery as you look through a collection of the best wedding rings in Sydney!