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Are you getting ready to propose to your girlfriend? When selecting an engagement ring, picking a precious metal is often a personal decision. As you begin, consider her taste and style. Does she prefer classic gold or does she prefer a white-silver colour, more like white gold or platinum? Does she have any metal allergies because if she does, you’ll need to consider metal purity when selecting one. This guide will help you to compare the most popular precious metals used in engagement rings so see which one best fits her lifestyle.

· Platinum- Platinum is a rare, precious white metal that is 95 % pure. This makes platinum a popular choice for brides-to-be with skin allergies since this metal is hypoallergenic. In addition, platinum is known for its durability which means your centre diamond will be protected. Even if your ring gets scratched, platinum bands don’t use much metal and often develop a satin finish over the years.

· Palladium- Palladium is also a rare, silvery, white metal, created with 95% purity. It’s resistant to damage and scratches like platinum, and it is actually 12 % harder than platinum. While you can purchase a palladium band, more jewellery designers are using palladium as one of their natural alloys in white gold.

· Yellow Gold- Gold is still a traditional option. However, you can’t use 24 carat gold because when it’s 100 % pure, it’s too soft to work with for jewellery. Typically, most rings are made out of 18K gold, which is 75% pure gold and 25 % alloys. Gold is more affordable than platinum, and it doesn’t tarnish.

· White Gold-While some brides-to-be still prefer traditional gold, others prefer white gold, which is gold dipped in rhodium for a silvery finish. However, if you choose white gold, you will have to get your ring re-dipped at least once a year.

· Rose Gold- Rose gold is pink-tinted gold, which has been combined with copper alloys. The more copper that is in it, the rosier the gold looks. This means it doesn’t work for those with sensitive skin. However, for many others, rose gold has become very trendy, especially in combining metals as the warmer tone looks flattering on most skin tones.

Other Tips for Selecting the Right Precious Metal

Think long-term. She’ll hopefully be wearing this ring for many years to come. While you certainly want to keep trends in mind, sometimes choosing a timeless and elegant look is best. Check the Ringleaders engagement rings in Brisbane to see a variety of elegant rings.

Consider mixing metals. Pairing yellow good and white gold together gives an extra stunning elegance to an engagement ring.

Contemplate the maintenance of each precious metal. White gold needs to be re-dipped and re-plated at least a few times each year. Yellow gold and platinum rings are easier to care for, however, platinum rings need to be professionally cleaned at least annually.

You might be thinking of surprising your future husband with a ring that you chose specifically for him. But you know that his taste is not typical. You want something unique and different for your husband but you’re not sure just what to get him.

Worry not, as there are actually so many options for you. Years ago, your options for unique wedding rings might not have been so many, but more and more manufacturers and jewelers have realized there is a need for a more different style other than the usual.

For those who are looking for a not so typical ring for their future spouses, here are some tips that you should follow to be able to buy something that is perfect for your husband-to-be.

1. Match the design with his likes or hobbies – why not look for a design that incorporates some of his favorite things? Does he like sports? Did you know that you can find wedding bands that have football or basketball designs? If he is more the rugged type, there are also rings that look like tree barks, but if that is too informal for you, you can just look for one that has a more distressed texture than the usual ring.

2. Engrave a meaningful message inside the wedding band – wedding rings are very personal and you can make it even more personal by engraving a personal and loving message inside the ring. What makes this unique is that you know that no one else in the world will have the same ring as the message is specifically for him and no one else. You can even turn it into a secret message that only he would understand. Think of it as a secret language between the two of you.

3. Look for a combination of unique materials - wedding rings do not just have to be made of platinum or gold anymore. There are rings that combine materials that you would not think would look classy but manage to do so. There are rings made from cobalt and wood, and even gold and silver combined with leather. If your husband is not a fan of the classic rings, go for one that combines silver, copper, and brass. They are unique enough but still have an air of elegance which would make it perfect as a wedding band. To get an idea of what your future spouse might like, check out his present collection of jewelry so you’ll know just what he likes to buy.

4. Go for a different color – most wedding rings are either gold or platinum, but if your man does not really like those colors, why not go for a different color? You may opt for brass rings if you want. But if your husband is not a fan of shiny jewelry, you can go for black. It might not seem like the first choice, but they are proving to rise more in popularity. Here are some samples of black stainless steel rings for men. You can check them out and see for yourself if they are perfect for your man.

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I am wearing:

Swimwear: Zaful

Shorts: Zara

Necklace: Sammydress

Bag: Amiclubwear

Wedges: Amiclubwear

What do you think dolls?

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I am wearing:

Outfit: Sammydress

Heels: Bata

What do you think dolls?

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