I recently posted about the pros and cons of Argentium Sterling Silver wedding rings. Argentium Sterling Silver is a cool looking metal that falls right in between tungsten and palladium. And best of all - Argentium Sterling Silver wedding rings can be sized! Try THAT with tungsten or titanium.
Here’s another article about Argentium Sterling Silver wedding rings (used with permission):
There’s a new silver in town that’s great for wedding bands, and it’s known as Argentium Sterling Silver. Actually, Argentium Sterling Silver is not new at all. But it’s currently very affordable and is great for jewelry in general.
Upon doing ANOTHER search on Google Blogs, I found this interesting article - Which Is The Best Wedding Band: Platinum Or White Gold. Overall, there are some pretty fair and accurate facts. Until I read this little line about rhodium platinum:
To get the brilliant white finish that white gold and platinum are famous for, they need to be plated with rhodium. Over time, this rhodium plating will wear away leaving the base metal behind. As the rhodium plating wears away the brilliant white finish that platinum and white gold are famous for will be replaced by a dull light grey appearance…Platinum is more expensive than white gold, however they may both look quite cheap over time because of that rhodium plating.
Excuse me? Platinum is a naturally white metal and does not ever need to be rhodium plated. Rhodium plating help white gold with its appearance because white gold is not naturally white. But platinum? If someone tries to sell you rhodium plating for a platinum ring, I would politely decline. Platinum ages very well and will never look “quite cheap.”
When searching blog posts for wedding bands and wedding rings on IceRocket.com and Google, I came across an interesting query – “Argentium wedding rings pros and cons.” And curiously, the number one result showing up in Google comes from BlueBuddahBoutique.com. Here is how they explain Argentium Sterling Silver’s pros and cons:
Argentium Silver Pros: Unlike regular sterling, this silver will not tarnish. All the prestige of silver, with none of the hassle of polishing. Argentinium is an alloy of silver that includes the element germanium. If you solder your pieces, note that Argentium does not develop firescale.
Cons: Expensive! This is a new material (on the market as of 2005) and so not much information is available, especially regarding long-term use.
Ouch! That’s the problem that turns up sometimes with search. This post from 2005 is irrelevant. Well – the pros are relevant. But not the cons, and it is not the author’s fault. There is actually not a lot of information out there about Argentium Sterling Silver.
As of March 9, 2010, Argentium Sterling Silver is very affordable. It is not expensive at all when compared to gold or palladium. Argentium Sterling Silver is more expensive than tungsten (have you seen these wedding band prices on Amazon.com?), but it is a great option for an affordable precious metal.
This is an article currently featured on WeddingPlanningandAccessories.com about the top selling wedding rings that are on Amazon.com today. Surprisingly, most of the featured wedding rings are made from tungsten and are very affordable.
I guess when you look at what is currently considered best selling wedding bands on Amazon.com, it really is a sign of the times. There are a lot of tungsten and titanium wedding bands that are selling for less then what you might typically see in a brink-and-mortar jewelry store. And in the Top 100, you can see affordable precious metals such as sterling silver and 10kt or 14kt gold. And if you take a look at this titanium wedding band by a new designer, they are selling it for just $9.99! So that really tells you what the true cost of titanium might be. And also that the American public is looking for great deals.
It’s a shame that when it comes to the Internet in America, precious metal wedding bands seem to be forgotten. And according to this article on NationalJeweler.com (Blue Nile bullish on U.S., eyes growth overseas), even a big online retailer like Blue Nile is looking to expand overseas for further growth. Hopefully that will help the precious metal wedding band market overall.
Let's face it, not everyome knows where to start when it is time to start looking for wedding rings. The Internet can be a confusing starting point - especially if you are not looking to buy online. ring8.com is a featured blog on a new Squidoo lens – RSS from Jewelry Blogs. RSS from Jewelry Blogs collects feeds from some of the leading regional jewelry and wedding ring blogs and connects to them in one convenient place. It’s just a simple page with links that can be a useful tool for the future bride or groom that needs a good place to start.
Let's face it, not everyone knows where to start when it is time to start looking for wedding rings. The Internet can be a confusing starting point - especially if you are not looking to buy online. ring8.com is a featured blog on a new Squidoo lens – RSS from Jewelry Blogs. RSS from Jewelry Blogs collects feeds from some of the leading regional jewelry and wedding ring blogs and connects to them in one convenient place. It’s just a simple page with links that can be a useful tool for the future bride or groom that needs a good place to start.
Black is one tough color. It is a powerful color. And fashion jewelry utilizing black always looks great. For the futuregroom or guy that just wants a cool looking ring, here is a black ceramic wedding ring that has a little bit of a twist! This black ceramic wedding ring is 8mm wide, and features a high polished finish with a carbon fiber inlay. You can also view this wedding ring from another angle.
Ceramic is a unique choice for your wedding ring. Although a non-metallic solid, ceramic is a fine material for almost any wedding ring if you are looking for an alternative to the ordinary.
There are millions of wedding rings on the market today. Plain wedding rings. Fancy wedding rings. Diamond wedding rings. Tintanium wedding rings. Tungsten wedding rings. Palladium wedding rings. And more. Before you start your wedding ring shopping, here’s a wedding ring item that you may want to check out before you head to the jewelry store.
YourEngagement101.com is a very cool and very “in the know” wedding website and blog that is on top of today’s wedding trends. And they just have uploaded an article that highlights some of the coolest and even most daring wedding ring designs out on the market today. Here’s part of the feature:
“Although the engagement ring is an important jewelry purchase, one must not forget the two wedding bands that you and your loved one will sport for the rest of your lives. But gone are the days of the plain solid gold bands. These days there are all sorts of designs and metals to choose from.”
The Wedding Season has officially begun! So Freedman Jewelers of Boston cordially invites you to attend their 8th Annual Wedding Band and Engagement Ring Show. Come browse Freedman Jewelers' extensive selection of diamond, platinum, gold, palladium and tungsten carbide wedding rings. And of course there will be a beautiful selection of new Novell wedding rings for you to view and try on your finger!
Dates: March 18th, 19th and 20th
Hours: Freedman Jewelers will be open on Thursday March 18th until 8PM, Friday March 19th until 6PM and Saturday March 20th until 5PM.
Parking is conveniently located at 33 Arch Street. If you have any questions, please call Freedman Jewelers directly at 617-227-4294. Or e-mail them via freedman.jewelers@verizon.net.
The digital edition of Engagement 101 Magazine, a leading bridal publication, is online now for viewing. Future brides and grooms can easily flip pages while reading about the latest jewelry companies, wedding dress designers, travel destinations and more. Engagement 101 Magazine is a leading resource for all things related to planning a modern wedding.
Are you currently planning your wedding? If you looking to attend a bridal show in the near future, then this might be an interesting option for you. Learn about wedding rings, honeymoon travel and much more without leaving the house.
Register now for Weddings and Honeymoons’ virtual bridal show. It is a great and unique online experience, and it is free! And in this day and age, who can say “no” to something free? Weddings and Honeymoons’ virtual bridal show takes place on March 20-21, 2010. Have a true bridal show experience without going anywhere or without even getting dressed.
Are you looking for wedding rings made in either titanium, ceramic or steel? If so, then you may want to check out Flexx wedding rings.
Wright and Lato's new collection of alternative metal wedding rings - Flexx wedding bands - debuted last year at the 2009 JCK Show in Las Vegas. These wedding rings are pretty new, and have just become available in local jewelry stores. Some Flexx wedding ring styles can also be made in other precious metals.
The X2009-7GQP is a platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 7mm wide, features a carved design and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold as well. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2008-7QP is a platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 7mm wide, features bright grooves and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold as well. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2007-7GQP is a platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 7mm wide, has milgrain near its edges and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold as well. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2006-7GQP is a platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 7mm wide, has a bright center groove and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold as well. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2005-7GQP is a unique platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 7mm wide, and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2004-7GQP is a carved platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 7mm wide, and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2003-7GQP is a carved platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 7mm wide, and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold as well. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2002/6GQP is a braided platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that is 6mm wide, hand-braided and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold. For a current price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2001/6GQP is a platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that features milgrain, is 6mm wide, and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold if desired. For a price on this wedding ring, please find a local jewelry retailer.
The X2000/6GQP is a unique platinum-palladium combination wedding ring that has a hammered finish, is 6mm wide, and can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold as well. For all manufacturing options and pricing, please find a local jewelry retailer.
Thanks to this article that was featured on NationalJeweler.com, I have been researching the tungsten wedding band phenomenon and rise in popularity. Supposedly, one out of every five wedding bands being sold in America are tungsten wedding bands. The benefits of tungsten wedding bands are simple – it has a very hard surface that doesn’t scratch easily, and it is affordable. But there are downsides as well – tungsten wedding bands can not be sized and can actually shatter when hit with a hammer. So you just have to decide what’s best for you when considering a tungsten wedding band. Sounds simple, right?
But now here’s the confusing part. When I go to the popular tungsten wedding band website TungstenWorld.com, I see a lot of rings that are “on sale” for about $179.00 (or in that price range). But when I go over to Amazon.com, I see what could be considered the same if not very similar tungsten wedding bands for much less expensive. So what’s the difference? Or is there a difference?
It’s the same thing with tungsten bracelets for men. Look at bracelet number one – black tungsten carbide link bracelet that is 16mm wide. The price is $179.00. This tungsten bracelet on Amazon.com is priced in the range of $84.99 – $109.99 depending on the length that you order. The images look very, very similar. So what’s the difference?
Pricing with precious metal jewelry made in the same metals can vary due to the products weight. Wedding bands can be made very light, or with a nice weight and feel. The lighter ones have less metal, and the more substantial bands use more. Can this assumption be made with tungsten products? And if it is the same products, then why buy at a well known website or even in a jewelry store when Amazon.com has practically the same products for much less?
I have read comments and been told by jewelry store owners that they are buying less precious metal jewelry because tungsten is so hot. Yet isn’t the idea behind a jewelry purchase to buy something that has intrinsic and sentimental value? I think tungsten wedding bands look cool and feel great. But it just does not sit well with me that consumers that purchased through certain websites or maybe in a jewelry store have bought a product that probably has a wholesale cost of somewhere between $7-$12 (not including rings made with diamonds or gemstones). In my opinion, that is actually a sad story. Yes – in America everyone has the right to make as much money as possible. However, I have the feeling that once this tungsten wedding band “bubble” bursts, there will be a lot of consumers that will feel cheated because they paid way too much for a product that wasn’t worth that much to begin with. These consumers may also have bad feelings towards certain websites and in many cases towards the jewelry store that may have sold them their tungsten wedding band. Could there have been a “Great Tungsten Wedding Band Swindle?” I really don’t know, but I do urge consumers to look into this more. As American consumers, we deserve to fully understand the value and benefits of what we are buying.
Here’s another simple but not too plain tungsten wedding ring with a matte finish. The matte finish eliminates and shine or reflection, and the edges give this wedding ring a look that’s just a step above boring. So if you are fairly conservative in taste, then this ring might be for you.
I have noticed that tungsten wedding rings with beveled edges are pretty popular. I like the beveled edge because it is not too ornate but not to ordinary. A beveled edge allows you to have a wedding ring that’s neither too fancy nor too plain.
Peak bridal season is just around the corner, so you might want to consider wedding ringss featured in the Wright & Lato Flexx wedding ring collection. With 31 styles created in titanium, ceramic and stainless steel, Flexx wedding rings are affordable and certainly satisfy many alternative metal customers’ needs. Plus they are ideal as a second wedding ring that can be worn just for fun, while playing sports or even when working in the yard on the weekend.
In this day and age, who can pass up a Valentine’s Day giveaway worth $100,000? There’s still a few hour to enter Charleston Alexander Diamond Importer’s $100,000 Rock & Roll Valentine’s Day Giveaway. The event ends at midnight on February 11th, 2010, so if you are an East Coaster that’s snowbound, put down the remote and take the time to enter. There’s jewelry, cars and cold hard cash. The $100,000 Rock & Roll Valentine’s Day Giveaway sounds like the ultimate trifecta!
Authorized Novell wedding band retailer Charleston Alexander Diamond Importers (with retail locations in Bethesda, Maryland and Falls Church, Virginia) has the Valentine’s Day giveaway of all Valentine’s Day giveaways. Just take a shot at guessing the last six digits of the secret vehicle identification number (in exact order) and win a ROCK ($25,000 in diamond jewelry) and ROLL (his and hers Nissan Passport vehicles) plus $20,000 in cool hard cash. If no one guesses correctly, Charles Alexander Diamond Importers will still award an “Ultimate Romantic Weekend” to whoever guesses the closest.
*Contest is open only to the first 5,000 eligible contestants to complete and submit an entry. See Official Rules for complete details. Contest ends February 11, 2010 – so enter now!
Pink is the color of passion. Pink is the color of love. Pink is also the color of flamingos and cotton candy. And let’s face it – pink is a fun color. Ladies wear pink. Guys certainly can, too. So if you are looking for a different type of gift for Valentine’s Day, why not consider a pink ring or wedding band?
Most precious metal rings and wedding bands are yellow or white. A pink ring or wedding band literally leaps off of your finger. It shows the world that you are passionate and loved. And that you love others as well.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, give a gift that shows great thought and emotion – a pink ring or wedding band. Just visit any Novell wedding band retailer and they can place an order for you.
Sometimes the Internet can be a cluttered and confusing place – especially if you want to search for jewelry, but don’t have a clue where to begin. Well, if you need a good place to start, then try The Jewelry Book. It’s online now as either a PDF or in a Flash interactive version. And unlike a lot of online publications, The Jewelry Book’s pages are high quality, so you can easily print something out and show it to your local jeweler.
Starting on December 16th, 2009, Novell wedding rings will be featured on the newly revamped wedding website for Engagement 101 Magazine. The site features 11 assorted Novell wedding ring styles which can be specially created in a variety of metals (platinum, palladium, gold), widths and finishes. Customization sets Novell apart from all others.
Learn why platinum is the ideal precious metal for engagement rings. Real women talk about their wedding proposals, diamond engagement rings, and wedding rings and why platinum is the only option. A great video addition to any engagement ring guide!
Classic wedding ring and engagement ring styles from Novell Design Studio. For over 25 years, Novell has prided itself in being able to create almost every one of their wedding ring styles wider, narrower, in different metals (platinum, palladium, gold), with different finishes and much more. Customization sets Novell apart.
With a focus on cutting back, ever present in the media, many people getting married will be looking for wedding rings that will endure, but that will also have the qualitites of Platinum but without the price tag. Palladium wedding rings are a perfect cost effective alternative to Platinum. White, less dense but hardwearing they are a great choice
Wedding ring manufacturer Wright & Lato is proud to announce the availability of an online video brochure highlighting their wedding ring styles that have been specially created with titanium. Strong, durable and hypoallergenic, titanium may be the suitable wedding ring choice for the extremely active outdoorsman.
The X2004-7GQP is a wedding band that is 7mm wide, and has a unique polished center. This platinum/palladium combination wedding band can be specially created in all platinum, palladium or gold.
The X2005-7GQP is a wedding band that is 7mm wide, and has an unusual design. This platinum/palladium combination wedding band can be also specially created other metals platinum, palladium, gold).
Our jewelry is top quality with tribal designs, and many others blasted into the great style that you will ever find. We have been leading jewelry sellers for many years and are fast becoming a leading jewelry sellers in the world. We sell rings, earrings, bracelets, Necklaces, chains, pendants, Necklaces, jewelry and gold jewelry with Diamonds.
Precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies or amethysts are usually used for engagement rings and when they are accompanied by a plain banded wedding ring in the same color, look absolutely stunning together.
Wright & Lato combines outstanding craftsmanship with long standing tradition so that your wedding band can be as precious as your love is. Many of our wedding band styles can be specially created in different metals, widths, finishes and much more.
American wedding band manufacturer Wright & Lato, a wedding band company with over fifty years of history, is back on the Internet with a new product weblog. Wright & Lato's regular wedding band website will be relaunched shortly as well.
Times have changed. Weddings are no longer cookie-cutter weddings of years past. Couples are bringing their own unique tastes and lifestyles and incorporating them into the most special day of their life. There are now ‘greener’ weddings, surprise weddings, best men are women, etc. Older traditions are fading away and new traditions are setting the stage for the new generation of weddings.
Sometimes long standing wedding traditions need to be refreshed a little or even given a “face lift.” Consider some of the music that is played during wedding receptions and ceremonies. What happens if your taste in music leans less towards the Top 40 and more towards varied and eclectic? Or what if timeless pop standards have just become tired to your ear? Perhaps you might be looking for something that is meaningful and classy, but with a unique, contemporary sound. If so, then custom wedding band manufacturer Novell Design Studio has a suggestion for you.
Novell is proud to feature the music of Jacqui Naylor, whose new single is “Celebrate Early and Often” from You Don’t Know Jacq, her most recent album release. “Celebrate Early and Often” was written for and sung to Jacqui’s husband at their wedding. Jacqui uses her sultry voice, a piano and an acoustic guitar on this moving track to tell her own story of falling in love. It’s a fresh music alternative to play at a wedding reception, romantic celebration or perhaps as a bride walks down the aisle. The music of Jacqui Naylor helps create a loving and romantic mood for a variety of formal and informal occasions. “Celebrate Early and Often” is THE love song for the next generation.
Jacqui Naylor’s Unique Musical Styling You Don’t Know Jacq is Jacqui Naylor’s seventh recording and highlights new arrangements of the most popular songs from her earlier recordings plus new original music. On this recording, Jacqui showcases her signature “acoustic smashing” technique, singing jazz standards over rock classics or vice versa, like The Gershwins’ “Summertime” over The Allman Brothers’ “Whipping Post” or Rodgers & Hart’s “My Funny Valentine” over AC/DC’s “Back in Black.” Her covers of the new classics are equally represented here with a bossa nova take on REM’s “Losing My Religion,” a gospel-flavored version of The Bee Gees’ disco-era ballad “How Deep is Your Love,” and a Jamaican-infused dance interpretation of The Rolling Stones’ “Miss You.” Of course, no Jacqui Naylor album would be complete without showing her jazz chops; here she revisits the Bill Barnes classic “Something Cool” from her very first CD and writes a swing tune called “This Is The Spot” as a “thank you” to jazz radio stations across the country. Other strong new originals on this recording include the beautiful first single “Celebrate Early and Often,” the optimistic “Dreamin’ Big With You,” and “Rise Up,” which was written to inspire people to vote and is currently featured on YouTube and the Obama/Biden website.
Customization Sets Novell Wedding Bands Apart From All Others Novell Design Studio prides itself on continually bringing innovation to the wedding band industry. The company currently specializes in customizing its wedding band designs to suit individuals’ particular needs, tastes and diverse lifestyles. Since no consumer should just have to settle for what is on the shelf, Novell can specially manufacture almost all of their wedding ring styles in many variations – wider, narrower, in different metals (platinum, palladium or gold), with different finishes, and much more. Novell wedding bands are sold at over 1,000 authorized retailers nationwide. Visit www.novelldesignstudio.com to find the authorized retailer in your area.
“The process, which Ms. Naylor calls "acoustic smashing," marked a turning point in her career.” Read more... Wall Street Journal
‘Jacqui Naylor has brought new twists to the notion of melding jazz and pop tunes - without high-tech assistance.” National Public Radio (NPR)
“The words are to Gershwin's "Summertime," but the music is Gregg Allman's "Whipping Post... Naylor has the chops and sensitivity to pull it off.” NY Magazine
"In the never-ending 'next big thing' sweepstakes, bet on Jacqui Naylor to be a frontrunner. Her originals are Joni Mitchell good!" JazzTimes
"Jacqui's 'acoustic smashing' of the great American songbook with the classic rock and roll songbook brings both forms to life in a way never heard before." Ken Dashow Q-104
"Jacqui has a sumptuous voice, knack for scratchiness, and an ability to sweeten those bluesy bent notes." Village Voice
A free iPod? Who can say "no" to a free iPod? What do I have to do?
Just vote for what you think is the best platinum love story, and you will have a chance to win a free iPod. The four most popular stories will receive a free set of Novell platinum wedding bands.
Looking for an affordable wedding band? Argentium Sterling Silver might be the right choice for you. Wedding bands created with Argentium Sterling Silver stay bright and beautiful for a long time. Argentium Sterling Silver is also harder than regular sterling silver, does not tarnish and is easy to clean.
Diamonds push the creativity of an individual, team or company to its excellence and hence designer jewelry studded with diamonds find its way to every corner of the world. It is the diamond rings that hold special significance with its extraordinary brilliance and suppleness when it comes to occasions like engagements, weddings
The giving of, or the exchanging of wedding rings is viewed by most to be the core of the wedding ceremony .Polished yellow gold has been the most common choice, but a white gold wedding ring is a good option for those who want the look of platinum at a more affordable price.
Engagement is in a way the beginning of the beautiful journey called the wedded life. It needs to be perfect, the venue, the attitude, the dress, the smile and the ring. Every girl dreams of a beautiful engagement ring from the time she starts dreaming about her wedding day. You have to make sure that you gift the right engagement ring to your girl
Wedding ring, the most symbolic aspect of getting married could have a lot of meaning. The very fact it is circular, it represents a unity with no beginning and no end. Wedding ring is traditionally..
