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POPULAR METAL CHOICES OF WEDDING BANDS FOR MEN

Written by Menswear Style in Tips & Advice on the 21st March 2019

Choosing the right material for a wedding band is very important and carries with it a huge weight. After all, the one wearing it will likely be doing so for a very long time, so it’s important not only to consider the durability of the material, but also the significance of meaning each of the metals have. You’ll also need to consider the practicality based on the your lifestyle, personality and of course, your budget. Are you the type of guy who works a lot with your hands? Are you the trendier type or would you prefer a simple design? These questions certainly matter. Here we’ll be making a list of the most common metals used to make wedding ring bands for men.

Gold

The most common and considered to be the more traditional choice, gold is a popular metal, thanks to its naturally warm, yellow colouration and it's beautiful shine. Gold has a number of variants based on its colour and its purity, which is measured in karats. Different gold variations include Yellow Gold, White Gold, Green Gold and Pink or Rose Gold. If you’re not sure which variation to choose for your wedding band, the people over at Innovato Store can help with choosing which design works best with a particular variant of gold, as well as other resources you’ll need.

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Sterling Silver

Another good choice is silver, which is another traditional metal for wedding bands, much like gold. Silver has long since been valued for its luster, and at one point in history, was considered more valuable than gold. Nowadays, it’s considered to be the most affordable out of all the precious metals. Sterling silver itself is a mixture of pure silver and other metals, usually copper, to improve its durability, since pure silver is too malleable to sustain much wear and tear.

Platinum

Much like gold and silver, platinum was also a popular choice for rings, until it was taken off the market in the 20th century for military use. It has only recently resurged into the market when the restrictions were lifted. Unlike gold and silver, platinum is more durable, heavy and dense, though this makes it much more expensive. As a matter of fact, platinum is considered to be the rarest and most valuable of all the precious metals. Every penny spent on it, however, is definitely worth it.

Titanium

A more modern take on jewelries, titanium has become more popular for men because of it being so lightweight. This material was originally used for industrial applications, which stand testament to how durable it can be. The metal itself doesn’t contain any alloys and is hypoallergenic.

Stainless Steel

The most affordable choice out in the market, stainless steel is characterized by its strength, durability, as well as how easy it is to maintain. It’s also very customizable. Steel can have the reflective look of chrome or the matted texture of pewter, depending on what the wearer prefers. A lot of people have come to appreciate the modern look steel has, much like titanium.

Regardless of which metal you choose for your wedding band, it’s only as good as how well you take care of it. Each metal has different maintenance requirements and should be routinely polished and made scratch-free. It’s important to investigate these requirements in order to make sure that the wedding bands themselves last as long as the love the couple has for each other.