Wedding Rings

At Greymouth Showcase Jewellers we can help you get it right and select a ring that will stand the test of time as a symbol of your love & devotion through all the years to come. Whether you want fancy or simple, engraved or plain, gemstones or no stones, there's now a world of choice, and a tempting one at that!  We can help you choose the metal, the stones and the style - something to complement your engagement ring and match your personality.

At Greymouth Showcase Jewellers we are proud to stock wedding rings from Worth & Douglas, New Zealand's leading wedding ring manufacturer.  Have a read through these helpful hints on choosing the metal, then browse their collection online at the link below for inspiration, then pop in and see us to discuss your ideas.

A key factor when choosing a wedding ring is the metal it’s made out of. For the bride, it is normally determined by what metal her engagement ring is.

GOLD

Prized since prehistoric times, gold is a reliable choice as it doesn’t rust, tarnish or corrode. It also mixes well with other metals. Wedding rings come in 9ct, 10ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct gold, which can be yellow, white or rose-coloured, depending on your personal tastes. Pure gold, which is 24 carat, is often considered to be too soft for jewellery and requires much more care.

An ideal choice for wedding rings is 18ct, which is 75 percent pure gold and has a richer hue than 9ct (which is 37.5 percent pure gold). It also tends to retain its good looks better as it ages. One thing to keep in mind is that to keep your white gold wedding ring looking beautiful, you’ll need to have it periodically plated with rhodium.

WHAT IS RHODIUM PLATING?

Rhodium, part of the platinum precious metal group, is used to plate white gold because it is dazzlingly white and mirror-like, whereas white gold can be slightly grey in tone. Rhodium is shiny and cool, almost like chrome, but even whiter. It also acts as a protective coating for your ring, enhancing its life span.

PLATINUM & PALLADIUM

Two popular choices for wedding rings are platinum and palladium, which don’t require rhodium plating. Their natural brilliance makes them the perfect choice for jewellery that lasts pretty much forever. Recently, palladium has become a popular alternative to platinum because of its similar colour yet more budget-friendly price tag.

TITANIUM

Titanium rings have some unique properties; they’re hypoallergenic, lightweight, corrosion-resistant and strong enough to keep their shape, even when knocked about. For this reason they’re a great choice for those with active lifestyles who don’t want to worry about wear and tear.