Aug
14
2008
Platinum is not merely a precious metal. It is the soul of a fine wedding band. Yes, it’s true that platinum wedding bands tend to be more expensive than a white gold wedding ring, similar in appearance. Sometimes, they’re almost twice as much. But there are good reasons for that.
Platinum has superb shaping properties. It’s [...]
Aug
11
2008
In generations past a plain gold wedding band was the most common choice for men. The ring was usually yellow gold and wider than a woman’s ring. Today, the options for men’s wedding bands are as diverse as men’s clothing styles. Platinum, titanium and tungsten have entered the scene. Classic is still there, but now [...]
Aug
08
2008
Gold! The very name brings up images of wealth, beauty and long lasting value. Gold wedding bands are among the most popular not only because of tradition, but because those practices grew out of simple recognition of gold’s great worth.
There are good and simple reasons this magnificent material is so highly valued as a base [...]
Aug
05
2008
A wedding ring is normally worn all day, every day. Wouldn’t it be great if that wedding band was as comfortable as your finest slippers? While most rings are just that, it helps to look for that extra feature if you want that extra degree of comfort. Comfort fit wedding bands to the rescue!
That comfort [...]
Aug
02
2008
There are more styles of wedding bands available today than there are engaged couples. Yet, what is symbolized by these precious metal and gem rings remains what it has always been. A wedding band says: you are the one, and deserve nothing less than the finest possible.
Plain wedding bands can say that as well as [...]
Jul
16
2008
Titanium. The name alone brings to mind images of strength and durability. What better symbol for the devotion and commitment of a wedding band could there be?
Jewelry designers are always looking for something new, something different. After thousands of years and billions of rings made, this might seem an impossible task. Yet, the endless ingenuity [...]
Jul
13
2008
Even a wedding ring can exhibit both beauty and function. Function? Well, it’s not a good idea to use your wedding band to twist off bolts, that’s true. But a symbol of love and commitment definitely has a function, a purpose in our lives.
Both those attributes are excellently served by a band composed of two [...]
Jul
10
2008
Judging a ring is to a large degree, admittedly, a subjective affair. You either like the look or you don’t. But when adding in factors of cost, durability and the like, it’s helpful to be aware of some objective criteria used by the pros.
WEIGHT
Gold is measured in karats (not carats). It’s a measure not of [...]
Jul
07
2008
Is anything more elegant than diamond wedding bands? It’s hard to conceive. For generations, no centuries, this gem has been at the pinnacle of symbols for strength, durability and sheer beauty. Nothing reflects light the way a diamond does. Nothing says devotion and long-lasting commitment as strongly. Nothing else says: nothing less will do.
Picture in [...]
Jul
04
2008
Classic. Ah…. Even the sound brings to mind images of ultimate style, long-lasting value and outstanding beauty. Classic wedding bands are aptly named.
Fashion can be fickle. What is stylish today may look foolish a few years later. Remember your hair style in high school? Right, better to forget. But a classic, by definition, never goes [...]