When you are out shopping for a precious metal ring, gold is the metal that will immediately spring to mind. Gold jewelry has been adored for centuries, as a symbol of status and power, and these days is generally a must have bling item for men and women. Gold rings are now available in a number of guises, all very beautiful, so there should be something to cater to all tastes. Here are some of the most common choices in the jewelry stores if you want a gold ring:
Yellow gold – yellow gold rings are available in a number of different purities. The higher the purity, the higher the value of the ring. In America, you will find 14 karat gold jewelry in general, whereas in Britain, there tends to be a choice of either 9 karat or 18 karat gold. So decide what your budget will allow and go for the highest purity you can afford.
White gold – another very popular type of gold for jewelry is white gold. The white color is actually rhodium plate but it still looks great; for many people white gold rings are a better fit with their style, as yellow gold is sometimes thought to be a little too formal for general wear. Be careful with white gold if you suffer from nickel allergies, as most variants of white gold contain at least some of this skin irritating metal.
Rose gold – a type of gold seen less often, although it is gaining popularity is rose gold, which contains copper in the alloy. The amount of copper present determines whether it is called rose gold, pink gold or red gold. Pink gold rings make great and unusual gifts because at the moment white gold is in fashion, so they stand out from the crowd.
So if you think you have narrowed down your choices by opting for gold, think again, as even with plain gold rings there is a huge number of wonderful choices on offer.
