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Gold is very traditional and although platinum is also very popular; it is still gold that is the metal of choice for the majority of wedding rings. However, gold is an expensive metal and platinum even more so. So what choice is there for cash strapped couples looking to tie the knot? Well, quite a lot actually.

For example, there are a number of new generation metals available for use in jewelry. Like gold, and platinum, these metals are hypo-allergenic, which means that they are perfect for people prone to allergies. Men in particular are selecting wedding rings made from titanium or palladium. Tungsten wedding rings are also becoming very popular.

These metals are all very hard, so they can be directly set with gemstones and they will not fall out. And wedding rings made from titanium, palladium or tungsten can be hold engravings which will not wear off over time. Anyone who has ever had a gold ring engraved will know that gold engraving disappear over time! All this means that a titanium, tungsten or palladium wedding ring will keep its beauty for a lifetime.

Titanium wedding bands can range in color from mid gray to black and are often iridescent with an attractive blue-green tint. Palladium wedding rings are naturally white and shiny, have the appearance of glamorous white gold and can be set directly with gemstones. Palladium is much cheaper than either gold or platinum, and is a cost effective choice for cash-strapped couples.

Tungsten is exceptionally hard, so it is perfect for . It cannot easily be set with gemstones and must be made to order as it cannot be re-sized. However, tungsten wedding rings can be lasered with a wide range of patterns and styles, making it an eye catching wedding ring for men.

If you are looking for something a little different for your wedding ring, why not consider a ring made from palladium, tungsten or titanium?

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Pearls originally form when a foreign body, such as a grain of sand or coral, finds its way into the shell of a freshwater or marine mollusc, usually a clam or an oyster. The pearl forms over many years as the mollusc’s defence mechanisms coats the foreign body with layer upon layer of a slightly iridescent substance called nacre. 

Pearls are graded by color, lustre, surface clarity, size and shape. 

The color of a pearl, or “body color”, is derived from the color of the mollusc shell so cultured pearls come in all the same colors as natural pearls. 

Freshwater Multi-Color Cultured Pearl 18-inch Necklace

Freshwater cultured pearls are mostly white, but can be pink or rose tinted. Akoya cultured pearls range from cream to pastel pinkish white. Tahitian cultured pearls are typically darker, ranging from greyish green to the expensive and much in-demand black pearls.

Pearls often have slight natural surface abrasions, which can be overcome by clever setting into pearl jewelry. However the higher a pearl’s natural surface clarity, the more valuable it will be.