Your wedding ring will be a lifetime treasure, so before choosing that perfect piece do some research into the types of gold available. You have several options to choose from as far as the metal is concerned - white gold, yellow gold, and platinum are all popular options. You might even choose to combine any of these into a two tone gold wedding ring for a distinctive and striking wedding ring.

While these are all great options, one of the more overlooked and classic styles is the rose gold wedding ring. While we’ve had rose gold for quite awhile now, it’s not very popular among wedding ring styles for some reason. Rose gold rings went out of fashion for awhile but are back in favor, as more people are seeking wedding rings that blend modern and traditional styles.

You may have heard of rose gold before, but have no idea what it is. Rose gold is a very strong and resistant gold alloy that has a unique and distinct look from other metals. Rose gold comes from the combination of copper and gold. In most cases, the metal breakdown is 75 percent gold and 25 percent copper. This particular combination gives the alloy a reddish-pink cast. It can be formed into any of the wedding ring styles that normal gold or platinum can.

Other names for rose gold are pink gold and Russian gold. This alloy was popular in czarist Russia in the nineteenth century and was used in a variety of different jewelry in addition to wedding bands.

The color of rose gold can vary depending on how much copper is used. If you want a lighter color, you may find some rose gold with some silver in the mix, and the hue will become much more subtle and delightful.

If you’re looking for a wedding ring that will draw attention and stand out, look no further than a rose gold wedding ring. As you do your wedding ring shopping, it might serve you well to use this interesting change in metals for your band.