Gold Rings Leave Black Marks on More Than Just Fingers
Traditionally, gold has been the metal used in rings, for a number of reasons. From its value and social status to its malleability and comfort, gold rings have been the standard for as long as people have been making jewellery. But if you are in the market for a ring, there are some Indian gold jewellery downsides to sticking with tradition and reaching for the gold. For one thing, there's the softness issue. Gold is a very malleable metal, which is great for jewellers. It means it doesn't take much in the way of heat or force to get gold to do what they need it to. Unfortunately for you, it doesn't take much for you to do significant damage to your ring, either. A gold ring will not hold up well to frequent bumps and impacts. What might seem like a soft bump to you can dent or scratch your ring. And of course, with time, that gold ring will warp and bend from the heat of your hand, turning your perfectly round ring into a slightly misshapen oval. Then there is ...