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How to Pick the Right Wedding Band for Your Groom There are many decisions for the upcoming bride to make, from choosing the perfect dress to ordering the cake. Planning a wedding is filled with lots of firsts. Fortunately, you can get help from close friends and family members to take some of the load off. One choice that will be a little more personal and which requires your personal attention is the choice in a wedding band for your groom. No longer is it the only or best option to shop from the selection of men’s rings available at the local jewelers’. The variety of styles, metals and embellishments available to jewelry designers has resulted in a plethora of choices that offer something right for every couple. Types of Metal One of the most significant details that you will need to know to make your choice is that of the different types of metal used in making in jewelry making. Color is only one reason that metal choice matters. There are also differences in strength and durability of different metal types that determine how well the ring maintains its appearance over time. These are the types of metal to consider: Gold – Gold is the traditional metal for wedding rings. Selections made from gold were limited to white and yellow, in earlier days, but today there is also rose, green, and other tinted colors of gold which may be used for the entire ring or combined with others as an accent. Pure gold is 24K, while alloys that give the gold their color may be 10K, 14K, or 18K. Although gold is often thought to be a strong metal, it is really soft in nature. That means a 14K gold ring will be much stronger and less likely to become damaged than one made of pure gold. Higher gold contents are also more expensive. Platinum – This rare metal is considered the most luxurious metal choice due to its excellent durability. It has an appealing white appearance that ages, giving it an antiqued appearance after years of wear. Tungsten – This metal also has a silver appearance, with less of the brilliance of platinum. It is extremely strong and resists scratching. In spite of its strength, men’s rings made from the metal are not a good choice for wear during heavy labor, as they can be cracked if submitted to a hard blow. Titanium – Titanium offers the best of both worlds; lightweight for more comfortable wear, and good durability. It naturally appears in gunmetal gray and may also be seen in black. The strength is determined by the choice of three grades, with even the lesser one of commercial pure being durable enough to make a strong piece of jewelry. Palladium – In the past, palladium was considered an alloy for strengthening white gold. Today, the precious metal is often seen as the solitary material used to make a variety of items, including wedding rings. Modern Materials Used in Men’s Rings Two materials often used in contemporary style rings are cobalt chrome, an alloy that is similar to gold, but which is hypoallergenic and can be easily resized, and ceramic, which is strong, lightweight, and is useful in creating modern styles, including those made in black. Other metals used to create attractive durable men’s rings like those at Alaska Jewelry are silver and bronze.

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How to Pick the Right Wedding Band for Your Groom There are many decisions for the upcoming bride to make, from choosing the perfect dress to ordering the cake. Planning a wedding is filled with lots of firsts. Fortunately, you can get help from close friends and family members to take some of the load off. One choice that will be a little more personal and which requires your personal attention is the choice in a wedding band for your groom. No longer is it the only or best option to shop from the selection of men’s rings available at the local jewelers’. The variety of styles, metals and embellishments available to jewelry designers has resulted in a plethora of choices that offer something right for every couple. Types of Metal One of the most significant details that you will need to know to make your choice is that of the different types of metal used in making in jewelry making. Color is only one reason that metal choice matters. There are also differences in strength and durability of different metal types that determine how well the ring maintains its appearance over time. These are the types of metal to consider: Gold – Gold is the traditional metal for wedding rings. Selections made from gold were limited to white and yellow, in earlier days, but today there is also rose, green, and other tinted colors of gold which may be used for the entire ring or combined with others as an accent. Pure gold is 24K, while alloys that give the gold their color may be 10K, 14K, or 18K. Although gold is often thought to be a strong metal, it is really soft in nature. That means a 14K gold ring will be much stronger and less likely to become damaged than one made of pure gold. Higher gold contents are also more expensive. Platinum – This rare metal is considered the most luxurious metal choice due to its excellent durability. It has an appealing white appearance that ages, giving it an antiqued appearance after years of wear. Tungsten – This metal also has a silver appearance, with less of the brilliance of platinum. It is extremely strong and resists scratching. In spite of its strength, men’s rings made from the metal are not a good choice for wear during heavy labor, as they can be cracked if submitted to a hard blow. Titanium – Titanium offers the best of both worlds; lightweight for more comfortable wear, and good durability. It naturally appears in gunmetal gray and may also be seen in black. The strength is determined by the choice of three grades, with even the lesser one of commercial pure being durable enough to make a strong piece of jewelry. Palladium – In the past, palladium was considered an alloy for strengthening white gold. Today, the precious metal is often seen as the solitary material used to make a variety of items, including wedding rings. Modern Materials Used in Men’s Rings Two materials often used in contemporary style rings are cobalt chrome, an alloy that is similar to gold, but which is hypoallergenic and can be easily resized, and ceramic, which is strong, lightweight, and is useful in creating modern styles, including those made in black. Other metals used to create attractive durable men’s rings like those at Alaska Jewelry are silver and bronze.

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Choosing the metal often goes hand­in­hand with color choice, since each metal is only available in certain colors. The next step in making your choice is to determine whether you want a traditionally wide band for the groom, or one that is narrower. He may find that a thinner wedding band is more comfortable. Style Wedding band styles may be smooth and solid, or made with unique shapes and embellished with diamonds and/or gemstones. You may want to purchase a ring that is made to match your own, including a match to the diamond. The texture of the ring, either polished to a brilliant shine or brushed for texture, will also play a role in the overall style. Fit There are also different fits to choose from, with comfort­fit bands being the most comfortable. Keep in mind that rings made of some metals cannot be re­sized when they become too loose or tight for the groom’s finger. Summary There are many styles of men’s wedding bands to choose from today, including those in traditional and contemporary styles. A basic understanding of the options will help any bride make the right choice in a ring for her groom. Company Bio Alaska Jewelry has been serving customers in Alaska since 1990, before offering their services worldwide in 2000. They offer unique jewelry, and hometown service, that ensures their customers find what they are looking for and can make a purchase they are happy with for years to come. To learn more about their selection of men’s rings, visit their website at http://www.alaskajewelry.com, or call 1­800­360­5744.