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January 23, 2010

The Greatest Wedding Ring for Active People: Titanium Ring

Titanium Ring have some of the same qualities as platinum rings but the major difference between the two is that you can get a Titanium Wedding Ring for a fraction of the cost that you would have to expect to pay for a platinum wedding band. For example, Titanium Wedding Rings, like platinum rings, are completely hypoallergenic so they are entirely suitable for wearers with metal sensitivities. Titanium wedding rings are also very low maintenance and will not become dull with tarnish over time like many other jewelry metals, and they generally do not need to be polished because of these reasons. Titanium wedding rings even have the same light whitish gray color that makes platinum wedding rings so very popular. Titanium, however, is a good deal stronger and much lighter than platinum or gold, so your titanium wedding rings will last far longer and age much better, and that is why a titanium wedding ring is the absolutely best choice for very active, outdoorsy people. And in the even that you might accidentally lose or destroy your titanium wedding ring, its much lower price point makes replacement of the ring more of a possibility. Titanium wedding rings are very popular for these reasons, since a wedding ring is generally worn every day and at most activities.

For tension set rings, titanium is one of the best metals that a jewelry designer could use because it responds to well to the spring loading technique necessary to create a secure tension setting. Titanium rings are much better suited for this purpose than gold, and will keep your gems safer as they float and sparkle in their tension settings. Titanium rings do not chemically react to sunlight, salt water, oils from your skin, or anything else the average person would come into regular contact with, so there�s no permanent damage, but they can get dirty like any other object as dirt and oils from sweat, cosmetics, and such build up on them. It is very easy to clean your titanium rings simply by using soap and water and a soft cloth, an easy and inexpensive way to make titanium rings look good as new.

Titanium rings can be made in a rainbow of colors too. Anodizing titanium rings can give them a shimmery oil slick rainbow effect that is very striking and unusual, or they can be red, blue, pink, purple, or any other color you like. Usually these titanium rings get their color from being electroplated with a color metal alloy, but some brands have found a way to make the color part of the solid metal. A lot of titanium rings that are a solid black color are also available. There is a lot of misinformation on the web about titanium rings requiring a person’s fingers to be cut off in emergencies. This is NOT TRUE! A simple pair of vise grip pliers can put pressure on the ring a little bit at a time until it cracks into pieces, with no further injury to the wearer.

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November 17, 2009

What’s In Name Jewelry?

You might have been one of the little tots on the playground back in the day, sporting the latest craze in sneakers. Not to mention, maybe you had a sparkle on your wrist as you moved. Or even a flashing of gold or silver across your neck that you might have toyed with in curiosity. When you were a child, receiving a little piece of jewelry with your name on it was precious. As a child, you are still discovering everything about your name. Everything from the spelling to the way it looked on paper was fascinating to you. To see your name embossed in gold or rhinestones was nothing short of a miracle. To wear your name proudly and shining on yourself was an honor. Whether it was a necklace or Name rings, as a child the gift was phenomenal. And always so fashionable.

And yet, some people lose that childlike wonder for his or her name as they grow older. After time and use, the name becomes less mysterious. It’s a travesty, because a name is the most precious possession a person has. The meaning of a name holds so much power over who you become, it would be awful to lose sight of it. Some people may find that Name pendants appeals more to children. And yet, it can hold even more sentimental value for adults. After years of evolving with your name, maybe taking nicknames or learning a different way to write it, a name becomes the most inseparable part of you. A tasteful necklace or ring with your name engraved upon it can only add to your self-being and growth. A piece you’ll treasure forever.

Not that such jewelry is rare in more adult settings. It is a marvelous idea to even add more meaning to an heirloom or ring, which you already hold dear, and have your name carved into it. And the idea of a name on jewelry is also a great present idea. It can be overwhelming in a store when trying to find jewelry gifts. But giving someone jewelry with their name on it makes it a much more loving and personal gift.

Even if you weren’t one of the children on the playground with your name on your jewelry, never fear. It’s never too late to embrace your inner love for your name. Make a statement and show your personal style. Tell the world who you are.

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November 2, 2009

Halo Engagement Rings in Modern and Old-Fashioned Styles

Halo engagement rings get this name because they feature a full border of small diamonds surrounding a center stone, which looks like a halo. Think of the ring of smaller diamonds in a halo engagement ring as an incredibly glamorous bezel. This brilliant diamond accent to the center stone often has the effect of making the center stone and the halo engagement ring itself look much larger, and the addition of these small diamonds which are cut with such tiny, precise angles brings even more sparkle and radiance to the light already caught in the center diamond. The border of smaller diamonds in Halo Engagement Rings does not necessarily have to form a round shape to qualify. Since the center diamonds for engagement rings are being cut in an enormous number of shapes like round, square, cushion, princess, hearts, emerald, marquise, oval, pear, and teardrop, the Halo Engagement Rings border of smaller diamonds will simply follow the line of the center stone’s shape, with the same effect described above applying to make them appear as huge in square, marquise, princess, etc cut halo engagement rings.
Most people are intrigued by halo engagement rings because it they are so versatile and the many styles appeal to a great variety of customers. Halo engagement rings were a very popular style in other decades as well, and they are enjoying a revival in popularity with the purchase of vintage rings, and halo engagement rings created by designers for their collections or commissioned as custom rings inspired by vintage pieces going through the roof. Halo engagement rings can also have a very modern look, especially when a more contemporary shape or cut is used as the center diamond, and the demand for unique designs of rings for many different personalities and lifestyles have contributed to the artistic flair and variety of halo engagement rings.
Some of the most stunning styles of halo engagement rings add an unbelievable amount of sparkle for one ring to contain by using pave and micro pave set tiny diamonds on the band of the halo engagement ring, in addition to the bright center stone and its shining halo. In such a ring, smaller diamonds appear to be pouring forth from the center stone and surrounding it with an endless light and sparkle.
Halo Engagement Rings have a gorgeous and different design that draws many people into falling in love with this style.

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