White gold wedding rings account for much of bridal jewelry purchases in the US. Perhaps 15
14k White Gold Ritani Bella Vita Engagement ring with bezel set asscher cut center diamond
years ago yellow gold was more common than it is in today’s bridal market and you could see more women wearing yellow gold bands and eternity rings with yellow gold engagement rings.
But now times have changed and most jewelry that only used to be available in yellow gold is now available in white gold, especially in gemstone rings which was a market that used to cater to a an 80% yellow gold market.
The white metal look dates back to jewelry in the 1940s that was primarily fashioned in white gold or platinum before the shift to yellow gold that prevailed to as late as the mid 1980s.
Check out the classic styling of the Ritani engagement ring above and how the white gold in the bezel adds to the character of the diamond by echoing the step cut pavilion faceting. If this mounting were in yellow gold , the yellow would be too much of a distraction from the beauty of this diamond.
The symbolism of white gold for the bride to be was its purity and the fact that it looked very good with diamonds.
While yellow gold could mask the effects of diamonds that had a touch of yellow or brown, for pure white diamonds in the D to F range, commonly referred to as the colorless range there was nothing as good as a pure white metal to showcase the brilliance of these icy white diamonds. See how the bright polish of the white gold engagement wedding ring set to the left emphasizes the sparkle of the diamonds.
White gold diamond wedding rings, especially eternity bands are much sought after by brides
Channel set Diamond Eternity band with engraved sides and set with princess cut diamonds
to be. They are available in many styles and from many different designers from Ritani to Tacori. The pave diamond look is all the rage now when brides go looking for an engagement ring, however pave is not that great for eternity bands.
When you have diamonds going around the entire perimeter of a white gold band you can be assured that the bottom of the ring will get far more wear and tear than the top. Channel set diamonds are perhaps the best way to go when it comes to eternity bands like this one to the right
Mens white gold wedding rings are more appreciated by men these days. Even for men the white metal look, even if its just a metal like stainless steel is much more in vogue than yellow gold. Mens white gold bands come in a huge variety of textures and designs to suit almost any man. Most men have a distinct preference for edging of their wedding band. Some men prefer their band to have sloping edges so they are more smooth to the touch and even to have a comfort fit on the inside of the band so it goes over the finger more smoothly.
White gold wedding rings sets can come as a simple his and her wedding band with the engagement rings as a separate choice altogether. Wedding ring sets also come in trios with matching his and her wedding bands and a matching engagement ring for the bride to be. Trios are not much in vogue these days as they are perceived as being too matchy matchy and more associated with cheap white gold wedding rings that are manufactured and packaged together for pricing reasons only and leave much to be desired as far as style is concerned.
For any couple this also doesn’t allow the man and woman to exercise their separate tastes and styles. Even the duos are now relegated to the unfashionable dustbin as men and women go their separate ways when it comes to picking out a white gold wedding ring.
Diamond white gold wedding rings are the most popular combination of metal and stone although couples with the means will opt for platinum as their metal of choice. Men’s white gold wedding rings are now more available in styles that sport more diamonds in the design coupled with a more masculine edge with the use of colored diamonds mixed in with white diamonds for a distinct look.
Square shaped shanks are all the rage with men as they have a more masculine look while still being able to retain the comfort of a comfort fitted ring. 14k white gold wedding rings are preferred by men because of the perception that 14k gold is harder and more wear resistant than 18k white gold wedding rings. Women on the other hand would rather go with the higher karatage gold because it is seen as more pure and having more value in the long run.
White gold Celtic wedding rings are immensely popular with the Irish and even Americans who have no Celtic or Irish heritage but simply like the look.
Claddagh inspired designs in intricate twists with other Celtic symbols turn ordinary white gold wedding ring sets into inspired cultural design that is both meaningful and classic like this wedding ring set to the left.
There are many jewelry sites dedicated to Celtic jewelry alone and their selection is enormous. Antique white gold wedding rings also have their place in the hearts of brides and grooms to be. Many couples inherit vintage white gold wedding rings from their grandparents that hark back to styles popular in the roaring twenties and the Edwardian style of jewelry in the forties.
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