Custom Made 18k Gold Wedding Bands Found At Your Wholesale Jewelers
The history and symbolism of wedding bands is rather interesting, as it goes all the way back to the days of the Romans, maybe even earlier. In Roman times, it was meant to be the last of gifts in preparing for marriage. The Greeks and Romans place the ring on the third finger of the left hand, because that finger contains a vein that goes directly to the heart. As far back as the Egyptians, the ring being circular represents eternity, because they worshipped the sun and the moon. The space inside the circl represented a doorway leaning towards an unknown future. Eventually, the ring became a symbol of love, and love, like the circular shaped ring, would also survive for eternity.
The gold wedding bands are typically 14k and 18k gold. The higher the karat, the more pure gold is found in the ring which typically increases the cost. 14k gold rings are made of gold mixed with other metal alloys which give them strength, making them more sturdier. However, over time, the gold has a tendency to lose its gold color and luster. Most couples prefer the 18k gold wedding bands for the color, yet still sturdy. 18k wedding bands come in gold and white gold. The white gold is sometimes mistaken for silver, but there is a slight tint of gold color and more sturdier than silver.
Many times the wedding rings are family heirlooms/ Couples who purchase their rings, prefer to use the jeweler who has serviced the family for generations, or those who design those special rings. There are jewelers who will often sell their rings at wholesale price. Other jewelers, who have large warehouse sized establishments sell to the public at wholesale prices.
Online retailers have simply designed 18k gold wedding rings, such as Wedding Bands Wholesale, hand-made wedding bands, such as the “rolling ring” which consists of 2mm bands intertwined starting at around $425 with additional charges for size, and engraving. Tri-color his and hers band sent in 18k gold with diamond in the center. Egyptian 7000 an online wholesaler of Egyptian designs, 18k wedding bands for under $200. Online sites are helpful to provide styles, price ranges for wedding band sets or if you choose to purchase individual rings to avoid matching bands. However, wedding band wholesalers are providing great service, guarantees, as well as specially designed, hand crafted 18k gold wedding bands. Whether you choose matching bands, hand made to fit your own design, there is a huge market to choose that special 18k gold wedding band for your special day.
