Women’s Wedding Rings
Published July 30, 2011 | 
Shopping with a woman is almost like getting into a suicidal action. If they need so much time and attention even just for choosing a scarf, can you imagine how long it would take them to decide for the perfect wedding ring? In addition, the jewelry industry answered their desire regarding a generous offer of women wedding rings.
Ring or band?
To be a ring or a band, that is the question you should begin with. Do not think that a band will make your mission much easier, because feminine bands are as tricky and various as the rings are. Nevertheless, since the engagement is marked with a betrothal ring, you might want to look for a band that is a more serious symbol of marriage and that can be easily matched with the man’s band. If your finances are a little short, consider opting for just one ring to serve you as both engagement and wedding etiquette, and which would naturally be properly decorated.
Women's Wedding Rings (Source: yoursfashion.info)
Styles
There are different types of women and different styles of wedding rings to satisfy their interests. One of the most traditional models is the diamond ring. The bigger, the better – this is what any woman says. Nevertheless, the bigger and colorful, the more expensive. White diamonds are common, but a woman could dream for a black diamond as well…
The eternity rings are more like bands, only that they have various gems mounted all around the ring. The carats and colors are all at your decision.
Tension rings are a little bit more special since they have a modern and special twist, resembling a lot with the engagement models. The difference is made by the mounting mechanism of the gem, which only includes the so-called sheer pressure that each one from the two ends of the rings puts on the stone.
Vintage rings are the most fancy and inexpensive because they are usually passed from one generation to another and it would be rude to refuse a ring offered by a grandmother for example.
Then there are also filigree rings, Celtic knots, affordable titanium rings and even the unconventional tattooed rings.
Women's Wedding Bands (Source: static.weddingandrings.com)
Things to remember
If you are a woman, you sure know what look for. However, if you are a man looking to surprise his fiancé with a gorgeous wedding ring set, think twice. Women usually prefer to actively participate on this important decision. As much as you think you know her, she will sure want to personally check all the offers. So arm yourself with patience and lots of money!
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Black Tungsten Wedding Rings
Published July 30, 2011 | Many soon to be weds prefer unconventional wedding rings. However, since unconventionality costs a lot and precious metals became wide spread among elder customers, some new metals were required. Tungsten carbide has interesting hardness properties that make it long lasting and popular. More than that, this kind of material is not as expensive as you might think.
Tungsten description
Tungsten’s chemical name is wolfram. In special high pressure and temperature, this metal is mixed with carbon in order to create a certain metallic alloy called tungsten carbide, which is extremely resistant in time. The Moh’s scale indicates for this particular metal 9 points out of 10 regarding hardness. Carbide grades show its grain ultra fine structure and metal bindings. By supplementing this alloy with cobalt, producers increase its strength because this additional material acts like a binder.
Black Tungsten Wedding Rings (Source: 3.bp.blogspot.com)
Tungsten as a new jewelry era
Tungsten carbide is a new resistant base for jewelry manufactures. It is available in a wide range of colors, black being the most appreciated by men. This special gold and silver replacement contains a mixture of organic compounds that make it so hard that it can only be polished with diamonds. Because men usually have more difficult and demanding jobs than women do, and they are not so happy to take off their rings every time they get dirty, tungsten is very appropriate for masculine rings. Even harder than steel and almost impossible to scratch, this might be the perfect choice for your future husband’s wedding ring.
About manufacturing black tungsten
Tungsten usually has a grayish color. However, technologist may obtain a black tungsten cover by treating it with some high-speed titanium-zirconium alloy particles. Because black tungsten actually has titanium on its surface, it is easier to scratch than regular tungsten. It is not that black titanium would be fragile, but it has not the same resistance like ceramics have, just to give an example. Anyway, you do not have to worry for this; it can be re-plated with titanium alloy to bring back his black onyx-like glow. You do not have to trust jewelers that say black tungsten is immune to scratches.
Black Tungsten Wedding Rings (Source: static.weddingandrings.com)
Prices and models
Black tungsten is more expensive than the regular type because of its titanium plating. A simple 9 mm band model’s cost starts from 150 $ and can reach up to 250-300 $ for the laser engraved ones. Thinner 6 mm simple models hardly overcome 100 $. For cubic zirconia and other decorative elements, prices are not higher than 160$.
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14k Gold Wedding Rings
Published July 29, 2011 | Planning everything carefully and reducing the wedding expenses as much as possible is something you should constantly try. Do not exempt your wedding rings from this treatment either, because you sure do not need to make quality compromises on this chapter with the 14 k gold wedding rings at your service.
Is not gold expensive?
People looking to purchase an affordable wedding ring set are usually afraid that gold, as a precious and wanted metal, is also expensive. And it can be, but it mostly depends on what you choose. From the generous palette of 10, 14, 18 and 24 carats, the 14 k gold bands are the most recommended by any jeweler. So you should not pay too much for a classing gold ring of this value. It naturally depends on the size and the wide of the ring, whether you want a special design, if you want them to be engraved or decorated with certain gems. However, the simplest offer is around two or three hundred dollars.
14k Gold Wedding Rings Set (Source: 2.bp.blogspot.com)
What is this 14 k gold?
If you have little knowledge on jewels, you are wondering what is with all these numbers. The thing is that the price of a precious metal is given by its purity. Talking about gold, the maximum of 24 k includes 24 parts of pure gold. Naturally, the smaller will be the karat’s number, the smaller will be the quantity of pure gold. Otherwise said, you are getting ready to buy a ring made from an alloy that contains only 14 parts of metal, the other 10 being represented by other materials, such as nickel, silver or copper.
Why gold?
You are probably thinking why choose gold instead of other cheap offers like tungsten or titanium. But why would you not make this decision since its only disadvantage has something to do with the white gold that needs to be periodically plated with rhodium to keep its perfect look? A 14 k gold ring can be very cheap, you can have it in various shades that include even green and rose and it is a malleable fabric that allows jewelers to create incredible models.
14k Gold Wedding Rings (Source: zicuu.com)
Where can you get one?
Since you are looking for a durable, inexpensive and classing wedding ring, it means the product can be easily found. Ask any jeweler and he will tell you that 14 k gold is the best material they can work with and it is also the most popular choice that couples make before getting married. So you have all the freedom to buy them either from the internet or from the nearest specialized store.
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Black Diamond Wedding Rings
Published July 28, 2011 | Diamonds make a real trend, probably because they put a certain etiquette on people who wear them. Having a ring to contain one of the rarest diamonds on Earth will sure make you proud. When it comes to natural real diamonds, the black ones are the best you can get, adding a special smoky dark appearance to your wedding ring.
Facts about black diamonds
The black diamond, also known as carbonado, is a rare variety that can only be found in Brazil and Central Africa. This gem has a porous structure and a black-grayish color. Some scientists think that it could be as old as the Solar System and it may have extraterrestrial origins. The theory is grounded by the fact that it was created in a different manner that all the others that have been discovered so far. While regular diamonds appeared under the Earth’s crust, at incredibly high pressure and temperature, black diamonds seem to be linked with the accrue stellar supernovae explosions. Usual diamonds are just big crystals while black diamonds are made from a few millions of extremely small crystals, all linked together by sulfides. This structure confers them the particular dark shade.
Black Diamonds (Source: irwan.net)
Why choose black diamonds
It was only in the last few years when black diamonds have become so popular, and after an intense commercial campaign. Big crystal structures are difficult to find, and this is the reason why they are so expensive. Irregular and round shapes are the most preferred in the jewelry industry. Their hardness is extremely high and this type of diamond can only be cut with another carbonado. On the Mohs scale, black diamonds have the highest possible value – 10 points to be more precisely. So you basically purchase a gorgeous and good quality gem to set on your wedding ring, something that only a few women can really enjoy.
Why not
Anyone mad about diamonds admires the special shining and fire of these gemstones. Truth to be told, a veritable black diamond is less glowing and shining than a colorless one, which not everybody treasures. In addition, some jewelers avoid purchasing them because are hard to sell since not any uninitiated can appreciate them. Otherwise said, they are expensive and hard to find.
Black Diamond Wedding Ring (Source: static.weddingandrings.com)
Special guiding
Because of their structure and cutting options, black diamonds are extremely rare. This is why you should be careful when buying one. Many fake black diamonds are available on the market. Other gems less expensive can be a great substitute for black diamonds. Some specialists suggest you to choose rings with a single black diamond, in order to pay a reasonable price.
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Affordable Wedding Rings
Published July 27, 2011 | Not everyone has such a big budget to afford a few thousands dollars wedding ring. Even if veritable diamond rings are out of question, it does not mean you will not find sparkling gem jewels to replace them. For those who cannot spend too much, here are some tips to help you choose a nice cheap wedding band.
Basics about metals
Gold jewels are never entirely made of pure metal, but what is real gold in that alloy is called carat. Measured in numbers, carats may vary from 9K to 24K. This last type is the most expensive because of the contained amount of precious metal. However, it also happens to be the most fragile. The 14K on the other hand is preferable for modeling, has moderate price and it is perfect for wedding bands.
White gold includes rhodium and platinum, but it involves extra maintenance costs, requiring periodical rhodium plating to keep them white.
Platinum is twice more expensive than gold and you can replace it with titanium alloys, looking almost like silver but protecting you from allergies and skin problems.
Affordable Wedding Rings (Source: rgbstock.com)
Synthetic alloys instead of platinum and diamonds
Cubic zirconia is a great substitute for diamonds. These synthetic crystals have high purity and clarity and a diamond-like fire. They rarely exceed the amount of 50 $ in silver montage. Fancy gem cuts and supplementary gold carats can raise prices to 400-600 $.
Tungsten is a wolfram – carbon mixture obtained by extreme heating. It is very resistant and shiny. Despite the fact that it is almost impossible to resize, it is frequently used in jewelry manufacturing. Simple tungsten bands usually do not exceed 200$. Nevertheless, you will have to pay extra for inlays and additional gems. Some stones such as amethyst, sapphire and other natural materials are not too expensive. Citrines, chrysoberyls, pyrope garnets and emeralds have affordable prices. Depending of their size, cut and carat, prices may vary.
Colorful gemstones rings (Source: diamondsdesigners.com)
A few things about brands
All the above suggestions are only for guiding purpose. When you consider choosing a well-known wedding ring brand, things may be different. Beware of cheaters! You must ask for warranty conditions, quality engravings and other identification elements. Consult as many sources as you can and eventually ask a jewelry specialist to accompany you in a shopping tour. Remember that usually, the difference you pay for a branded ring in comparison with a normal ring is justified by the commercial costs. You should confide in the quality of a normal band as well.
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Wide Wedding Rings
Published July 26, 2011 | Small or large, with or without gems, colorful or simple, in gold, silver, platinum and so far – deciding for the wedding rings is not easy at all, especially with so many details that need to be taken into consideration. Choosing a wide wedding ring, also known as a wedding band, is however even more difficult. So why would you go for a wide wedding ring?
The wider, the better?
A band is, by its nature, wider than a classing ring. Is it recommended to have a considerably wide wedding ring? This depends of many things. For example, men in general prefer wide rings because they seem to be more masculine. On the other hand, women might enjoy them as well because the surface is bigger and there is more room for special patterns or gems. Nevertheless, wide rings could look ridiculous on the finger of someone with small or thin hands. Not to mention that wider involves more metal and more metal, especially if it is a precious one, goes to higher costs.
Wide Wedding Rings (Source: bandabc.com)
Advantages
Wedding rings are considered a symbol of marriage and love but also a social etiquette indicating that the person is “off the market”. If you want for people to really notice and admire your ring, a wide model is just perfect. It has the advantage of being more easily worked on, it supports various models, gems can be mounted on both the surface and the lateral sides of the ring, they can be engraved with different phrases in different fonts and the list could go on. Otherwise said, they are incredibly versatile and you can easily have a more personalized wide ring in comparison with the traditional models.
Disadvantages
Unfortunately, disadvantages are not obvious from the very beginning, but only after you get to make the investment. If the higher costs do not disturb you, the difficulties of maintaining it in time might do that. For example, a wide band with a certain pattern is hard to resize when needed. The pattern might have to be interrupted by an extra metal stripe, and you can imagine that the appearance will be affected. In addition, if you will somehow get to suffer from arthritis, wearing it is sure going to be more difficult. Plus, if you are one of those people who often have their fingers swollen, wide rings are not for you.
Wide Wedding Band With Diamonds (Source: bridalguide.com)
Wide rings
You now know that wide rings, especially when they are simple, can be practical, affordable and easy to match with your fiancé’s. The problem would be to choose the right width according with your preferences, needs and possibilities.
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Who Pays For The Wedding Rings?
Published July 25, 2011 | Setting the wedding budget can be tough, especially for those couples who do not live on piles of money. But at the end of this process, regardless how much they have tried to cut off the investments, chances are that the two lovers might get terrified just buy looking at the approximate bill. Nevertheless, among all those hundreds of necessary things, the wedding rings should occupy an important place…
How much
This question pops out on every single step. How much should a pair spend for their wedding is something that their finances alone will establish. However, there is a so-called Wedding Bible, a sort of guide dictated by the social etiquette of nowadays. Speaking from this point of view, the wedding rings are supposed to cost you about five percent from the total expenses. From whose pocket is that money going to come out?
Who Pays? (Source: prefectweddingring.com)
Following the tradition
Once upon a time, there was the groom’s duty to pay for the wedding rings. Some mothers even now expect for their future son in law to buy their daughters’ engagement and wedding rings. Still, couples have their own way of dealing with such situations. But is it really normal for a man to support the exorbitant costs if his fiancé is looking for a luxurious wedding band while he would prefer a simple, practical and inexpensive model?
The nowadays etiquette
Just write down on Google “weddings – who pays for what” and you will instantly discover a huge list with all the wedding requirements together with indications on who is supposed to pay for them. Speaking of wedding rings, it is said that the groom must pay for the bride’s wedding ring and vice versa. This, however, can be a tricky situation in case that the two of them have opposite preferences and the difference of costs will be too high.
Who Pays For The Wedding Rings? (Source: thebridalbell.com)
Adaptation to reality
You have seen how were things done in the past, how are supposed to be done in the present and now you are about to discover what can you do to avoid these two directions. It does not really matters who pays for the rings as long as they are eventually bought and no one is dissatisfied. If you have some rich relatives who want to have the honor of buying you the wedding rings, nothing should stop you from accepting. Alternatively, any kind of financial inheritance can be used for this purpose and it will help you feel those rings as a family gift. Discussing with your parents or other close persons about this is quite a good idea.
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Cubic Zirconia Wedding Rings
Published July 25, 2011 | It looks like diamonds, it shines like diamonds, it is a lot cheaper than diamonds and it perfectly matches a wedding ring. Thanks to ultimate technology in material science, zirconium is an interesting choice for wedding jewelry that fakes diamonds. It resembles a lot with diamonds, but it is a chemical synthesized crystal made with special laser technique. The chemical name is zirconium oxide and besides laboratory manufacturing, this stone is difficult to find in nature.
How to choose a cubic zirconia ring
When you are about to buy a wedding ring, the first thing you have to keep in mind is the price. Depending of the gem’s quality, costs will be higher. These crystals are available in a variety of colors. Beside colorless diamond-like cubic zirconia, you can find intense purple, emerald green and adorable pink crystals. Just as diamonds, these stones can be evaluated by their cut, clarity and color.
Cubic Zirconia (Source: image.marginup.com)
How to differentiate a diamond?
Cubic zirconia is extremely cheap in comparison with a real diamond. It rarely costs more than 100$. When you will see a crystal so clear and shiny just remember that a real perfect diamond like that would cost millions of dollars. Even if they are less sparkling than diamonds and have a less intense fire, some gemologists sometimes need special identification equipment to decide the fake. A cubic zirconia is heavier than a diamond with about 75%. You can rarely find imperfect gems because they grow in laboratory and any reject is thrown away.
Advantages
On the hardness scale, veritable diamonds reach 10 points and cubic zirconia follows them with eight points and a half. Besides good price and impressive luster, these gems support a perfect cut. This is why they are similar to diamonds. They have an almost perfect clarity, reaching the F grade on the clarity scale.
Disadvantages
Usually synthetic jewels do not have a growing price. This is because the high amount manufacturing imposes a low price. Colored cubic zirconias also have an artificial fire in comparison with the colorless ones. They are less resistant to mechanical shocks than diamonds.
Cubic Zirconia Rings (Source: nwsjewellery.co.uk)
Pay attention
Cubic zirconia has subtle traits that differ from diamonds, characteristics only recognized by a specialized eye. This is why you should consult someone who knows how a diamond looks like, because many cheaters will try to sell you cubic zirconia rings for a diamond price.
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Womans Black Titanium Wedding Rings
Published July 21, 2011 | Sad but true, because of the general opinion that is against wearing too much black, brides do not always dear following their dreams, even if they involve just a black titanium wedding ring. They are generally for men, or at least this is what we are told. For those who are still considering the issue, here are a few useful facts on this type of rings.
Why a black titanium wedding ring
Titanium is simple but elegant, this making one of the most common reasons for men to choose it. Nevertheless, women should also consider this metal because of its plain and sophisticated look. Titanium rings are good looking and durable. The material is versatile enough to allow jewelers fashion them in various styles and patterns. Since you do not see everyday people wearing black wedding bands, you could think of purchasing them as a proof of the uniqueness that characterizes your relationship. And do not forget that you can even have an engagement ring made of black titanium to put aside the sparkling and colored traditional ones.
Womans Black Titanium Wedding Rings (Source: jewellery-rings.com)
Black titanium
In nature, titanium can be found in a grayish white or medium gray shade, but it will only become black if treated with some earth metals. In addition, the quality of the final product depends of the processing methods and on whether it will be polished or matte. However, you can easily understand that in comparison with other metal coatings, this particular type of titanium is obtained not by adding an extra layer on top of a titanium base, but by directly changing the chemical composition. The resulted black is more resistant in time and you can observe its reliability by analyzing a cut made into a black titanium ring. All these are done at precise pressure and heat, with only one type of alloy and with some extra costs…
Black Titanium Wedding Band (Source: static.weddingandrings.com)
What options do you have?
Since you are looking for a bridal titanium ring, feel free to consider gemstones. The most popular combinations involve the black titanium with its special glow and some quality diamonds with their brilliant white. Can you picture the gorgeous visual contrast? If you are looking for something softer, consider matching it with the bloody red of some rubies or with the deep green of emeralds.
For a wedding ring, a wide band with a split shank of gems can work fine while for engagement rings you could consider scatter, tension or prong settings. Inlays, groves, any other metal details are more than welcome.
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Types Wedding Rings
Published July 20, 2011 | There are so many kinds of wedding rings that a shopping session for choosing the perfect ones may end with a great disappointment. In ancient times, wedding rings were made of leaves, hair, flowers and other sensitive materials. Fortunately, nowadays they sure last longer. Ancestral traditions say that wedding rings are a symbol of commitment and they allow partners to claim each other, in the name of their love.
Models
Many couples go for classic wedding bands. A Celtic design consisting of knitting metal may also seem attractive. Jewelers use additional gems and engraved models as embellishments. Globalization has brought into the field of wedding rings some models from other nations. Russian wedding rings for example, are made of three rings joined together by decorative elements. Curved wedding rings are suitable especially for women. Eccentric persons prefer wraps and guards, a type of wedding ring that brings together two rows of diamonds to create a volume effect.
Wedding Rings (Source: weddings-avenue.com)
Constructive materials for wedding rings
Precious metals are frequently used in the wedding ring industry. All sorts of colored gold, platinum and even silver may become a choice. Even some Hi-Tech ceramics are affordable and long lasting. Titanium alloys have become famous for their strength. These materials usually receive gems and other metal insertions. There is a great variety to explore.
Available shapes
The tendency regarding the wedding ring’s shape is to make it as comfortable as possible. So they most often have rounded edges and polished details. Flat shapes can also be combined with rounded curves to create volume. A matte finish is important because it produces a sand – like surface. Advanced finish confers a glowing and shiny texture. The offers are impressive.
Tattooed wedding rings
This type of ring is very attractive because it lasts for a lifetime. In addition, the couple has the freedom to choose any model or inscription they want. If you think that there is only a tattoo instead of a metal squeezing your finger, you will never have troubles with swollen. Even so, these tattoos are difficult to remove in a divorce situation and those who are interested must test eventual ink and needle allergies.
Tattoo Wedding Rings (Source: infobarrel.com)
Finding hard to decide
For those who cannot decide over the wedding rings, there are some sets available. One of them can contain just the bridal rings, meaning the engagement and the wedding ring, while the other can come with a pair for the bride and the groom, avoiding the difficulty of trying to make the two of them match since they were created alike from the very beginning.
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