Types of wedding rings made of two and three types of gold (with photos)
Many types of gold wedding rings enable every couple in love to choose the most suitable version of this symbol of marriage. Initially, the engagement or wedding ring for both the bride and groom was simple, smooth, without any decoration. Today, this particular decoration option, a simple bezel made of yellow precious metal, is the most popular and widespread model, which has long become a classic. The shape of such a rim can change - in the windows of jewelry stores you can see convex, flat or even concave wedding rings.
In recent years, many jewelers have actively begun to use a variety of decor when creating their models of wedding rings for newlyweds. Among these types of jewelry, wedding rings made of two types of gold are popular - yellow and white, yellow and pink, white and pink. The use of two types of gold sometimes creates the illusion of multiple rings on the fingers when the jewelry is made in the form of multi-colored stripes.
An engagement ring made of three types of gold – yellow, white and pink – also looks great.
The use of several types of precious metal allows jewelry makers to encrust them with stones. Moreover, in order to place the emphasis on the stones, and not on the metal itself, they are placed on gold of a contrasting color.
Wedding jewelry for fingers of non-standard shape is also popular among young people. Recently, for weddings, young people are increasingly choosing square-shaped jewelry, options intertwined from several flagella, or stylized as a crown.
Jewelers also offer paired wedding rings to loving couples who have decided to join in marriage. For women, they can be decorated with openwork inserts or inlaid stones, while jewelry for men is characterized by a more restrained and laconic design.
Various types of gold wedding rings in the photo below:
Shinka
This is the name given to the part of the ring that fits directly onto the finger. It can be either solid or hollow. Most often, the shank of a jewelry ring is made of precious metal - silver, gold, platinum. Less common are more original solutions - for example, from jewelry ceramics or stone.
The cross-sectional shape of the tire can be different:
- round;
- oval;
- semicircular;
- rectangular.
The comfort of the ring on your finger depends on the chosen shape, so special attention is paid to it. Traditional types of section are not suitable for everyone, so the Comfort fit was recently invented in France: it is ensured by a slightly raised edge of the ring. This innovation also has a drawback - the jewelry easily slides off the finger, unnoticed by its owner.
The width and thickness of the tire can vary not only in models with different designs, but also within the same product. They usually increase (thicken and widen) towards the decorative part of the ring.
The inside of the shank is always smooth: otherwise it would be uncomfortable to wear. On the outside, it can be decorated with an engraved or embossed design, enamel, or blackening. Sometimes inserts made of precious and non-precious stones and other materials are placed around the perimeter of the tire.
Rings from the Cartier fashion house made of 3 types of gold
Traditionally, gold jewelry is made using a yellow precious metal. Many fashionistas also prefer the white or pink color of this material, which, in their opinion, looks more original and expensive. For those girls and women who do not know which metal to choose, jewelry designers offer ring models made of two types of gold - more original, stylish and attractive. Such jewelry can be a combination of yellow gold with white or pink, as well as white with yellow or pink.
There are also rings made of three types of gold – yellow, pink and white. A ring made of 3 types of gold is known in artificial jewelry under the name “Trinity”. It is a symbol of wealth and luxury and occupies a leading place among royal houses. The author of this decoration is the Cartier fashion house. It is an interweaving of three thin rings made of different types of gold - white, yellow and pink.
This luxurious Cartier ring made of 3 types of gold is fraught with deep meaning. The white gold represents friendship, the yellow link represents loyalty, and the pink link represents love.
In jewelry there are also completely non-standard colors of gold, which this material acquires as a result of an alloy with other metals:
Green – with potassium
Blue - with indium
Blue – with iron and chrome
Purple – with aluminum
These color options are mainly used for applying designs and inclusions imitating stones to classic yellow gold.
What should you consider when choosing a ring?
A ring is an expensive gift, so choose it especially carefully. When choosing a gold ring, consider the following parameters:
- Gold content. Both the type of ring and its cost depend on it. The fineness indicates the amount of gold in the product expressed as a percentage. There are high-grade alloys from 830 grade and above, as well as low-grade alloys. Copper, silver, platinum or other metals are added to the alloy as a ligature. A ring with platinum will be more expensive than gold jewelry. Copper, on the contrary, will make the product cheaper. The color of the ring depends on the sample and ligature. If it is red gold with the addition of copper, it has a reddish tint. If it is white gold, the jewelry looks calm and noble. There are also new varieties: rose gold, black gold, but so far they are not very common among buyers. You can hardly find rings made of 999 purity gold in stores. The thing is that this precious metal is very soft and can be deformed, especially if it is worn daily. But 585 rings are very durable and resistant to mechanical factors.
- Fullness of the ring. The price also depends on this factor. The filled ring is durable, is not damaged and cracks do not appear on it. But the blown version, although cheaper, such a ring can crack and then it cannot be repaired. Since it is almost impossible to solder a blown ring, there will be seams on the product.
- Spraying. This effect gives the ring beauty and shine. Sputtering can be diamond, gold or rhodium. Depending on the desired look, the spraying method is selected. Its disadvantage is that the coating wears off from the surface over time and requires restoration from time to time. You can save money by ordering a ring made of ordinary metal and covering it with a layer of gold on top. But such decoration will not last long.
- The physique of the person who will wear the ring. First, you need to consider gender. Men's and women's rings differ significantly in design. Secondly, select the jewelry individually to suit the hand of a man or a woman. This is difficult because not every ring design will suit a person. Men prefer massive rings and ones with a seal. They are worn on the middle or ring finger of the left hand. Options have been developed for the thumb. The tradition of wearing rings has developed since the times of Ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. At that time, representatives of the upper caste wore rings on their index fingers. Later, seals appeared on the rings, which denoted belonging to the nobility or a rich family. There were even rings with poison or with hiding places. Today, men do not deviate from customs, and women choose options with jewelry or, on the contrary, girls buy thin rings that emphasize femininity and grace. The ring is decorated either with one large stone or with a small scattering of precious stones. The shape of your hands determines which ring shape is right for you. On long fingers, try on a thin ring, and on short, plump fingers, put on larger ones, but not round ones.
- The size of the ring does not affect its beauty or appearance. This is taken into account for human comfort. Rings that are too wide will fall off, and, on the contrary, small jewelry will severely pinch your finger. In any case, if you are wrong with the size, you can have it adjusted by a jeweler.
Thin gold ring with stone
Gold rings in the form of a crown, snake and flowers (with photo)
Original and non-standard models of jewelry for women's fingers, such as rings, are designed specifically for those fashionistas who have their own style and want to stand out from the rest of the female representatives. Fashionable jewelry designers recommend that they pay attention to gold rings in the form of a crown - luxurious and expensive. Not every girl can afford such an expensive thing. As a rule, the top of the crown ring is encrusted with precious stones, which gives it splendor and dazzling shine. This season, when decorating such jewelry, the most popular are emeralds, rubies, sapphires, diamonds and amethysts.
Popular options for rings in the form of a crown made of gold in the photo below:
Rings in the shape of a gold snake, gracefully enveloping the finger, will also be a worthy decoration for women’s fingers. The surface of such an original ring can be perfectly smooth or covered with a scattering of small stones. Such decoration in any embodiment will look stylish and attractive, thanks to which its owner will not be left without the attention of others.
Rings in the form of flowers made of gold are an ideal option for romantic natures. Flowers are presented in different types and sizes - small, large, made of metal or stones.
Heart-shaped rings are second to none in their delicacy and popularity among unusual jewelry. This decoration will be a wonderful gift for Valentine's Day.
Rings in the shape of animals and insects are another fashion trend that appeared in the fashion world a few years ago. The options for such jewelry are very diverse, most of them carry a deep meaning and are a kind of talismans.
These original types of gold rings in this photo are represented by many options:
Many designers believed that jewelry in the form of gold rings on the phalanges of the fingers, which appeared in the fashion world quite suddenly and became a real trend, would be fleeting. However, despite their unusual nature, such products have been occupying a confident position in the world of jewelry fashion for many years.
Some jewelers decorate their products with stones, others with patterns that carry a certain meaning. Gold jewelry on the two phalanges of the fingers looks bright and stylish.
Top
The shank is the lower part of the ring; accordingly, the top can rise above it. It consists of a caste - a frame for a precious stone or a metal decorative element, a bezel and an overlay. All components of the ring, its tops, are attached to the rim.
White gold ring with diamonds and sapphires 921485C
This leopard ring in gold with diamonds and emeralds is made to order
Cast
Caste is the place where the stone is attached, its setting. The style of the product depends on which caste is chosen for insertion. The setting determines the supply of the stone. A properly selected caste can maximize the beauty of a crystal, as well as hide its shortcomings.
There are many casting options. The most common:
- prongs - metal legs that hold the stone;
- blind caste - a metal cup into which an opaque insert is placed;
- rim frame - a blind caste with a through bottom for transparent stones;
- corner setting - fastening stones with gold columns or balls on a shredder, pavé - its variety;
- channel - the inserts are removed into the channel on the shredder and held in place by a “rail”.
The cast not only holds the insert, but also protects it from mechanical stress. Thus, precious stones in a prong setting are the most vulnerable, while it is precisely this setting that allows you to see a diamond or ruby in all its beauty.
Welt (digel)
A welt is a contour rim, a connecting element with which the caste is attached to the shank. It copies the contours of the cast and does not go beyond its limits. The welt can perform a purely technical function or be, incl. and a decorative element of the product. It can be high, low, straight, conical. If there is a bulge on the bottom of the welt, it can be called a digel.
This red gold ring with a scattering of diamonds in the shape of a ball is made to order
Congo earrings in the form of rings made of gold
Hoop earrings, hoop earrings, or “Congo” have been around for many years, but despite their long history, they do not lose their relevance.
Earrings in the form of a ring made of gold are quite simple, discreet and laconic jewelry that at the same time look stylish and attractive.
Hoop earrings can be made of different types of gold, without decoration or decorated with precious or semi-precious stones.
Congo earrings are suitable for girls and women of different ages; they have different diameters, which is the main parameter when choosing such jewelry.
Models that are a combination of several rings, different in diameter, and connected to each other at the top point look interesting. Hoop earrings are made of yellow, white and rose gold individually or in combination.
Choosing a jewelry style: classification of rings
Tapeworm
Solitaire, which means “the only one” in French, hides both the design and purpose of such a ring in its name. The design involves one gem in a precious frame. They are given as a gift when choosing your one and only - for an engagement or wedding.
Bayco diamond and sapphire eternity rings
Eternity Rings
Imagine a trail of diamonds or gemstones in a channel or prong setting wrapped around your finger—this is an eternity ring. Without beginning or end, it is a symbol of love forever. Typically, such a ring is given for a wedding anniversary, anniversary or birth of a child.
Cigar bow
The name speaks for itself - this ring resembles the paper rim on a cigarette. Its design ranges from simple, made of metal, to more complex with inlay, enamel painting, filigree or engraving. Such rings can be of different widths, their common element is a flat surface.
From left to right: Cartier ring from the Love collection in white and rose gold with diamonds; Van Cleef&Arpels rose gold and diamond ring, Alhambra collection; Chaumet ring from the Liens collection in black ceramic, white gold and diamonds
Toi at Moi - You and me
Toi et moi - these rings can be either with two identical or closely matched stones of the same or different colors. The highlight of the Toi et moi design is that the inserted stones either harmoniously complement each other or contrast, as if reflecting two similar or opposite entities.
Rings with a secret
As a rule, these are one-piece objects of art with a complex mechanism (Sybarite), a storyline (Theo Fennell) or some kind of hidden secret (Alessio Boschi). Labor-intensive to produce and spectacular on the finger, they always attract attention - everyone is interested in looking at such a ring and testing it in motion, finding its hiding place, which creates excitement and sighs of admiration around them.
Left: Alessio Boschi ring from the Surprise Me collection in white gold with rubies and diamonds; Right: Theo Fennell opening ring in yellow and white gold
Composite rings
To be completely precise, at first glance these are ordinary thin rings, but the composition that they make up together, tightly adjacent to each other on the finger, is composite and spectacular! By alternating the order and number of such parts, you can create a new original decoration every day.
Cocktail rings
Since their introduction during Prohibition, cocktail rings have been designed for parties and look like rings with huge stones. But nowadays, a cocktail ring is called any large and spectacular item on the finger, be it with a large gem or a decorative element.
From left to right: Annoushka yellow gold rings, Martin Katz diamond, sapphire and Paraiba tourmaline rings, Georg Jensen white and rose gold diamond rings
Domed rings
They are also called "Bombs" from the original name - Bombe. This ring is a large cabochon or “sugarloaf” set in precious metal, as well as a fancy dome-shaped design. This ring looks powerful, especially when worn on the index finger.
Trendy rings
Having once burst forth as stage adornment for stars and runway models, fashion pieces have made their way into everyday life. This includes rings for the entire finger, for two, three or four fingers, and rings for the phalanges of the fingers.
From left to right: Elise Dray full-finger Dragon ring with colorless and black diamonds; Dionea Orcini ring called Linee Misteriose with pink sapphires and amethysts; Stephen Webster double ring from the Magnipheasant collection
Gold signet rings for men
Males can wear not only wedding rings, but also signet rings were created especially for them by jewelry craftsmen. Such men's jewelry allows you to give a man's image individuality, solidity and presentability.
Gold signet rings are usually decorated with various decorative elements. For men's products, design techniques such as engraving, filigree, filigree, and niello are used in their design. Signets set with precious stones are usually worn on the index finger.
Gold rings are not only intended to decorate a person; they are also widely used as a talisman. This function is performed by rings of religious significance with the engraving “Save and Preserve”. A piece of jewelry of this type will be a good gift for family and friends.
Horoscopic gold rings are also suitable as a gift. They are jewelry with stones designed for a specific zodiac sign. Such jewelry also includes products in the form of an image of a horoscopic sign.
How to wear a ring
In former times, the rules for wearing rings among representatives of noble families were strictly defined. After all, each of the decorations had either a practical application or a symbolic meaning, and its place on the hand emphasized this fact.
For example, in France, the classic rules for wearing a signet ring were defined as follows:
- the head of the clan wore a signet on the ring finger of his left hand, with the upper part of the image directed towards the nails;
- the rest of the clan put the ring on the ring finger or little finger of the left hand.
Now such strict etiquette for wearing rings has almost disappeared, and everyone chooses for themselves which finger they want to wear the jewelry on.
Wedding ring
The wedding ring is worn on the right ring finger. This is perhaps the only strict rule that is still relevant today.
In some countries, such as Great Britain and France, it is customary to wear it on the left hand.
An interesting explanation of this tradition, which already existed in antiquity, is given by the ancient Greek writer Plutarch. According to the legend, which he talks about in one of his works, even the ancient Egyptians, when opening bodies, discovered that a very thin nerve goes from this finger straight to the heart.
The signet ring can be worn with the image inward or outward of the palm. The first method is traditional, but today the second is becoming more widespread.
And remember: when it comes to jewelry, the main thing for a man is not to overdo it. Even if you like rings, you should not put several on your hands. One will be enough.
The most versatile are laconic, discreet options - it is better to give preference to strict lines and simplicity of execution.
If it is a ring, let the stone be colorless or black. This ring will perfectly complement your look and will not look out of place on your hand.
