But, it is very inexpensive. Platinum, the most precious metal, is gaining great popularity for use in wedding rings. It is a very dense, heavy precious metal, much more so than gold. It is the strongest of the pure precious metals, but still a little too soft for rings. Small amounts of the platinum family metals ruthenium and iridium are added to increase the hardness of the platinum.
Platinum is a beautiful white metal that takes a superior polish.
It is an excellent choice for wedding bands that will last a lifetime. We have also made rings from some other, very interesting metals such as titanium, copper, steel, and meteoric iron. These metals may, or may not react adversely with some people's body chemistry, causing eventual discoloration. Really, almost any ring can qualify as a wedding ring or band, but there are two basic distinctive types to consider. The traditional plain, and the decorated band.