The choice of the metal for the wedding ring is the most crucial factor. In fact the most popular choice of the metal for the wedding ring is yellow gold. This is an age old tradition and gold being the best choice of the metal for the ring for a long period of time. But in the present day context there had been a big change in the age old custom. And these other metals like Platinum, Titanium and white gold are increasing in popularity with the modern day couples. These are more durable and fashionable too. Platinum with white alloys of gold are demanding by the wedding couples. A slightly yellow white gold alloy, which was used with gold, is now replaced with cheaper nickel-gold alloy with a plating of rhodium. This can be cheap than before but it is it is not at all durable and good. As we have said earlier that titanium has become a hot element for making a wedding ring and every couple wants that. The reasons are its durability, affordability, and gunmetal grey color. Tungsten carbide is also another metal, which is gradually picking its name in this list of wedding ring materials. With gold or platinum inlays tungsten carbide is used. It is equally durable like platinum and titanium and can be molded to a finer finish than the metals mentioned before.

The fact is that these days most of the people these days are in favor choosing these metals for the ring. And therefore the trend of the modern day marriage has changed from its traditional concept of yellow gold as people are feeling free to choose other metals like Platinum, Titanium and other such metals. As the choice of the white metals for the wedding bands is quite popular these days and therefore there are several people who prefer to choose metals like Platinum. Even if the platinum is not affordable for many people they choose white gold rings which give almost the same look as platinum to the wedding band.

Besides the metal for the ring there are also other choices to make while choosing the wedding ring. Other than the metal for the ring the gems chosen for the wedding ring also plays a significant role. In this respect the most preferred choice of the gem for the ring is of course the diamond. In earlier days the diamond was so un available that it was only affordable for the kings and nobles. But in the present day context this concept has changed a lot because of the availability of diamond and lower in the price. And therefore the diamond has become more affordable to the common men. But besides the diamond there are also other gems like ruby, emerald and other such precious stones which are equally popular choices for the gem for the wedding band. But still besides the availability of these gems the diamond is the most preferred choice.

Besides that the other factors like the design and the style of the ring are also quite important factors to be paid proper attention to in order to get the best choice of the wedding ring. In fact it should always be kept in mind that the type and style of ring you choose is going to be the partner for your lifetime and therefore one should always be very careful in making the choices.