Sterling Silver Wedding Band Buying Guide
When choosing the band for your commitment, our silver wedding band buying guide can help! Silver has a long history in the jewelry world and continues to be a popular choice. Find out more about this metal with our guide to buying sterling silver wedding bands.
Silver is a soft metal that is rarely seen as a pure form. It is often alloyed with other metals to help make it stronger and easier to work with for jewelry. In fact, when most people consider silver wedding bands, they are never pure silver. The composition is often sterling silver which is an alloy of silver that combines silver with copper. By law, the required composition ratio is a minimum of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, but can vary depending on the designer and the band in question. This type of metal, even with the stronger metal of copper, is still a softer metal which makes it slightly less durable. It is not as scratch resistant as some other metals, and its softness means it can heat up faster than other metals. If you work with your hands around extreme heat, you may want to consider a metal that has a lower heat conductivity, such as titanium, to extend the life of the band.
What makes silver stand out against the other metal types is definitely the appearance. It offers a white luster that is radiant and attractive with a bright brilliance. It is more susceptible to scratches since it's a softer metal, but it will retain the luster with the right care over the years. Silver is also bendable so you should opt for a thicker band to avoid any dents that may warp the appearance or fit of the band.
Silver wedding bands come in a variety of styles to meet every taste with ease. From simple bands polished with precision to bands with intricate inlays for a textured look, silver is a versatile option for wedding jewelry. It's available in several options such as comfort fit, flat, domed, and oval. Whether looking for an understated band or one with dramatic details such as black diamonds or rope inlays for a masculine touch, silver wedding bands can fit any taste with ease!
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