Man Gold Wedding Ring ?
Q: Can I get help from this newsgroup regarding my wedding band?
My fiance has given me the choice of either a 18K gold band or a 24K
gold band, both by the manufacturer Christian Bauer. I can select a
band with all else being identical. I'm concerned about the relative
hardness and how each will wear over time.
The sales woman at the store selling this line says the 24k band has
been hardened by "compression" and is will wear comparable to the 18K
band. I read a 1996 message in this newsgroup that some 24k gold
bands are actually a alloy of 99% gold and titanium.
I like the weight of the 24k band and, I suppose, the novelty of 24k.
I like the thought that the ring has more actual gold in its
construction. I don't want it if it will appear worn considerably
sooner than the 18k. The price difference is $225. v. $840. from the
local store.
What is the thoughts of this newsgroup?
A:The design has some impact on how well it will wear. Personally, I would go
with 14K in a ring you will be wearing all day every day.
ring wear is a function of what you do and for how long. If you dont fix
your car, dont do gardening dont do diy etc, then most soft metals like
24ct gold will be ok. Ive worked a lot of 24ct gold and can say avoid it
if you can. the price difference you quote is not worth it. 18ct is much
harder on account of the alloys used. Suggest you try finding a working
goldsmith who would make up by hand your wedding band your dealing with
the man who made it , a lot more personal for such a special item.. Most
high st store wedding bands are mass produced from gold strip blanked
into washers and upset in a ring maker. Ive seen