Platinum (Classic)White metal used in jewelry with 95% purity. It is very dense, making it the heaviest metal, weighing nearly twice as much as gold.
• Hypoallergenic
• Will never tarnish, fade, or wear down • Can scratch, but can be polished to restore luster • Extremely long-wearing and requires no plating to improve wear of ring • More expensive than gold, approximately twice the price of an 18kt white gold ring (engagement ring standard) • Most luxurious choice in metals, popular among the rich and famous
For weddings, platinum is mainly popular in ladies’ engagement rings, ladies’ wedding rings and men's wedding rings, not in earrings and bracelets because of expense.
Gold (Classic)Most popular choice for wedding rings and engagement rings.
• Sold in karats and varies in color (strengthened by combining alloys such as copper and zinc which produces a new color)
• Colors include: yellow gold, white gold and rose gold • 18kt generally holds up to everyday wear better than 14kt and 9kt, and tends to look better as it ages
A gold wedding ring will eventually wear down and become slimmer over time
Palladium (Trendy)Whitest metal available, serves as an excellent alternative to platinum and white gold rings.
• Hypoallergenic
• Lightweight and pure white luster • More precious than silver and is even whiter than platinum • Will never fade to yellow Silver** (Classic)White-grey colored metal which is less expensive than gold, platinum and titanium.
• Less durable, softer metal than gold, titanium and platinum
• Popular metal for use in jewelry such as earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces and casual rings • Best suited for jewelry that will not be worn every day and for extended periods of time because regular polishing is necessary in order to keep sheen
**Silver is not recommended for engagement or wedding rings because it is prone to oxidation and will discolor over time.
Titanium (Trendy)Titanium wedding rings are an alternative metal ring.
• Hypoallergenic
• Lightweight, yet durable • Cannot be soldered, so prong setting styles cannot be made or used and rings cannot be resized in the future • Wears well, doesn't gouge, mar easily, or deform (particularly important in tension settings) Latest Ring Trends Eco Jewelry & Gems
• Often handmade, using EcoGold (post-consumer recycled gold), vintage and new materials gathered from antique sales, flea markets, thrift stores and friends and family
Mostly available at online boutiques
Make Your Own Wedding Rings
• Unique
• Can take a class with your fiancée at a local metalworks studio • Can use platinum, gold, palladium, or mokume gane metals While rings are often quite simple, they carry a special, personal significance Ceramic Rings
• Hypoallergenic
• Made of lightweight, strong, scratch-resistant and high-tech ceramic. • Very durable and highly polished. Tungsten Tungsten is grey-white in color, similar to that of white gold or titanium
• Hypoallergenic
• Hard, strong and very durable material (12 times harder than gold and four times harder than platinum). • Highly scratch-resistant • Tungsten always looks new and bright and is popular among men because of its toughness. • Cannot be soldered, so prong setting styles cannot be made or used and rings cannot be resized in the future Tattoos
• Very permanent
• Can possibly be allergic to the ink
Ron Rizzo Design
Dazzle your beloved with an original Ron Rizzo design. Known for his custom engagement rings, eternity bands and premium color stones, Ron offers a diverse collection of creative pieces that signify his originality, innovation and craftsmanship. Customers are invited to view his showcases of art. Each piece is handmade at the design studio located within the boutique.
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