Friday 15 April 2011

The Midas touch in engagement rings


Purity and eternity makes gold engagement rings a perfect symbol of enduring love. Couples have always believed that nothing matches the beauty of a gold engagement ring. And gold engagement rings have become the favorite for many years. They are versatile and the metal will never go out of style.

Gold engagement rings are popular for certain reasons. In fact gold has many advantages over other metals. The metal is highly tarnish proof while many other metals interact with other chemicals which cause them to tarnish. Silver and brass are the best example of this tarnishing. With a gold engagement ring, there is no room for tarnishing or wearing off. Another feature of gold is its flexible nature which makes it easy to mold and bend in beautifully creative ways. if you fancy a truly unique band, you can entwine strands of gold which would make an exquisite setting for an engagement ring. Engravings can be easily made in gold if you wish to add a special inscription.

There are limitless design possibilities with the gold engagement ring. You can browse through the online jewelry stores and check the available patterns. There is an added charm when diamond is set in a gold engagement ring. Gold lavishly add a sparkle and warmth to the ring which is absent in any other metal. This may be reason why gold has remained as the hot favorite among engagement ring hunting couples.

Since gold is a softer metal, it is not used in its original form. Other metals and alloys are mixed with gold to make it strong. The carat of the gold defines the amount of mixture like 18k, 14k, 12k and 10k. For engagement rings, it is better to stick to 18k or 14k gold.

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