Male Wedding Rings

When buying male gold rings, one should check the inside of the ring for markings that identify the karat weight. A ring made of pure gold is 24k and pure gold is typically soft. Male gold rings must have a type of alloy added to it to make it hard enough to stay in the original shape and do not bend easily.

Men should look for 18k gold rings, which are 75 percent gold. While 18k rings used to be considered as too soft, particularly for men, modern alloys are engineered to be tougher than in the past. Most 18k gold rings should be hard enough to stand daily wear and tear, unless the person wears it while doing rough work like woodwork or car repairs.

For gold rings that are gleaming in rich golden, one should pick higher karat ratings as this means that the ring has high percentage of pure gold in it. 10k or 14k gold rings are not as brilliant looking as 18k or 20k rings, since the percentage of pure gold is a lot less in comparison.

White gold is substantially harder than yellow gold. This is due to the combination of yellow gold alloyed with nickel and palladium. White gold rings are made in various karat measurements, which are 10k, 14k, 18k, 20k, and 22k. White gold rings should stand more abrasiveness than the usual yellow gold rings, which make them a better choice for men with outdoor jobs.

Male gold rings should match the man's personality and the shape of his hand and fingers. Larger hands and stronger-looking fingers look better in bolder designs, like a large ring with diamonds or one large diamond. If simplicity it what one is looking for, a simple golden ring is perfect for every occasion. One may choose a textured gold ring for that extra class. Otherwise, if one just cannot make up his mind, a combination of yellow and white gold rings could be the perfect choice.

How to Know Your Ring Size?

Ring sizes can be measured using two methods, which is by using a ring size chart or by using a finger size strip.

The measurement of rings on a ring size chart are as follow; size 5 is 15.7mm in diameter, size 6 is 16.5mm, size 7 is 17.3mm, size 8 is 18.2mm, size 9 is 18.9mm, size 10 is 19.8mm, size 11 is 20.6mm, size 12 is 21.3mm, and size 13 is 22.2mm. If one does not know his ring size, he could place a ring that he can wear on the ring size on the diagram. If his ring size is somewhere between two sizes, then he should pick the larger one.

Another method to check one’s ring size is by using a finger size strip. The strip has numbers on it with all the rings sizes. One has to put the strip around his finger and pull it through a slot on the strip until it feels snug but comfortable. That should be the right size for his finger.

The Value of a Gold Ring

The amount of gold in the ring and its weight will determine the value of the ring. The rarer and older a gold ring is, the higher its value is.

It is important that the gold ring is in good condition. The number of stones or gems in the ring will also increase its value. The type of gems, the weight and clarity affects the value of the rings. The size of the gems and the type of setting can also make a difference to the price.

An antique gold ring should be professionally appraised and valued. This is not just for insurance purposes but also to establish a value for possible resale later in the future.

Gold jewelry should not be stored together with other jewelries in the same box. Gold can be easily scratched by harder diamonds and gems, as gold is soft, especially in the high carat range such as 22 and 24 carats. A scratch that is clearly seen on an antique gold ring will decrease its value and affect its appearance.