A Man’s Metal: Benefits of Wedding Band Durability
By Jewelry & Style Expert Michael O’Connor
When it comes to the requirements of a sport car, guys know about the lightness benefit of metals like aluminum. For the needs of a family car, guys know about the strength of steel. Even when it comes to things like the space shuttle, guys know about the corrosion resistant benefits of titanium. But when it comes to jewelry, specifically wedding bands, what do guys really know about the benefits of the metals used? The answer is, “probably not much”. What they should know is platinum is the most durable metal. Since most men don’t know this fact, many end up settling for wedding bands made from metals that are less than optimal for its purpose and for the lifetime needs of this type of ring.
Benchmark: Platinum wedding band by Benchmark
Like everything, it’s always wise to look at the purpose and requirements of the item before determining the most appropriate material to use. That’s why aluminum is used in sports cars, steel used in family cars and titanium is used for the space shuttle. The purpose of a wedding band is to signify the rarity and precious nature of finding the one person who you wish to spend your life with. It will be worn every day, so it must remain intact through a lifetime of wear.
Once you apply this thinking to a wedding band, things become clear. First, if the purpose of a wedding band is to signify the rarity and preciousness of a unique relationship, it must be a more important metal than something non-precious like steel or titanium. A wedding band needs to be a precious metal such as platinum or yellow gold. Platinum is known to be the more precious of the two metals and when it comes to rarity, platinum is 30 times more rare than gold therefore, making it the premier choice for a unique and precious symbol.
Now, the needs of a wedding band: It must have the ability to be sized (should your finger size change) and it should not change color or fade over time (white gold will). Additionally, a wedding band needs to be able to stand up to a lifetime of daily wear on the hand. Again, platinum prevails as the premier choice to meet these needs. Platinum is an extremely durable metal, which will not wear down like other metals. Platinum can be sized, and its natural white color means it will remain white over time (white gold is a mix of naturally yellow gold with “whitening” metals). Additionally, as our bodies change over time and we may develop allergies to various elements, platinum’s 90-95% purity levels (well above the 75% purity of 18K gold or the 58% of 14K gold) mean that it’s hypoallergenic.
L - Stuller: Platinum wedding band by Stuller, R - Michael C. Fina: Platinum wedding band by Michael C. Fina
Armed with this information, it makes it easy for guys to understand the benefits of a masculine metal such as platinum when it comes to important purchases like your wedding band. Don’t settle for something inferior when buying something this permanent! To view the latest men’s platinum wedding bands styles in a variety of prices, visit www.preciousplatinum.com/designgallery.
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