Thursday, 14. January 2010
There have been multiple changes and advancements made in the jewelry industry and in the world of jewelry in general. Many forms of jewelry that were once very popular are nowhere to be found in today’s market, and many newer types of jewelry are emerging as leaders in the industry, being demanded everywhere on Earth.
Of course, the classics are always around and will most likely be around for a while. After all, the reason that gold and silver have been used as currency for thousands of years across the world is because of their preciousness and scarceness.
Since ancient history, diamonds have been a girl’s best friend. Today, both sea and freshwater pearls are still as hard to obtain as they have ever been, keeping them extremely precious and still highly priced.
However, new excavation practices and purifying methods have led to the newly begun usage of other metals and materials for jewelry production. Some of the materials have been found, after much research has been conducted testing them, to be just as durable as diamonds, if not even more durable. Read more... (419 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Illiana Waldbaum -
Tuesday, 10. November 2009
People who are planning to get married can stop their endless search for the right wedding ring and get a tungsten carbide ring. This is the best choice for you. You don’t have to look for anything else. All you need is in a tungsten carbide ring.
Tungsten carbide rings are made of a metal discovered in the 1600s. This metal is called tungsten or wolfram. This has the chemical symbol W and has an atomic number of 74. Tungsten was explored extensively by a Swedish chemist named Alex Fredik Cronstedt.
Tungsten is found mostly in China. This is also available in Russia, Austria, Bolivia, Portugal, and Peru. You can identify tungsten because of its gray sppearance.
Tungsten have been a great use in the 1940s, during the Second World War. It was used to make different weapons because it is a very strong metal. As the years passed, it was used in mining and making bulbs. it is also used in making X-rays.
Jewelers then used tungsten to make jewelry. They discovered that they can combine tungsten with a carbon alloy and come up with a very strong metal; something that is four times harder than the ordinary tungsten. Read more... (349 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Ben Stalinberger -
Tuesday, 10. November 2009
If you are seriously thinking about getting married, you first need to plan how you’re going to propose to your loved one. You need to have the best proposal ring to give her, and if you want the best, then you should not give her what others have already used. Try something different but with high quality. Something like tungsten carbide rings.
Tungsten carbide rings are made of tungsten infused with carbon alloys. The result is a metal that is a lot harder than the ordinary tungsten. This makes a very tough and unbreakable ring. The ring is unique because it undergoes its own process. This is a great symbol for commitment.
Tungsten and carbon alloys are pounded into powder form and placed in a very hot furnace. When it comes out, the metal is very hard that it cannot be cut by an ordinary tool except those that are used to cut diamonds. The rings also possess a natural shine that it can retain for a long time.
These rings are so strong. They are resistant to scratches and breaks. They have a natural shine that they can retain for a very long time. There is no need to clean and polish them regularly. These are all great features of tungsten carbide rings. Read more... (434 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Irwin Peterson -
Monday, 10. August 2009
by Emily Jones
Tungsten rings are a great choice in jewelry because there are so many different varieties available. This allows you to choose which one you like the best. It may feel at times that there are so many different choices that it can become overbearing.
A tungsten ring is best known for its excellent physical properties, namely its amazing toughness and endurance. Because this type of jewelry will last a lifetime, it’s absolutely critical that you find one that you truly like.
Tungsten rings can be broken down into a series of major categories based upon the look of the ring. This long list includes inlaid rings, domed rings, grooved rings, brushed rings, beveled rings, faceted rings, and tungsten rings with gemstone inclusions.
If you’re looking for a tungsten ring from the above categories that truly sets itself apart as unique, then a faceted ring is the one for you. No other precious metal has a ring that includes facets, meaning that a faceted tungsten ring will be extra special.
Faceted tungsten rings are what you get when you take a regular smooth band and mechanically cut it so that it has many smooth faces, or facets. For tungsten, this has to be done with a diamond saw since the material is so hard and strong. Read more... (388 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Emily Jones -
Saturday, 25. July 2009
by Emily Jones
Once you’ve decided to purchase a tungsten ring, you’ll need to choose what kind yoy want to get. With all the different types of tungsten rings out there, this choice is far from easy. Each type has its own style, which makes it hard to decide.
One of the most noted attributes of a tungsten ring is its durability and incredible longevity. This makes it more important to find one that you’re going to be happy with forever. Getting a model you’re not thrilled with is simply a poor decision.
In terms of tungsten rings, there are a couple of major categories which most can be defined as. These include beveled rings, domed rings, rings with precious metal inlays, brushed rings, grooved rings, and faceted rings. And that’s not including models that have precious gems!
If you’re looking for a tungsten ring from the above categories that truly sets itself apart as unique, then a faceted ring is the one for you. No other precious metal has a ring that includes facets, meaning that a faceted tungsten ring will be extra special. Read more... (403 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Emily Jones -
Saturday, 25. July 2009
by Henry Moore
A well made tungsten ring is a rare beauty that has great physical and aesthetic properties. These wonders are exceptionally durable and have a beautiful luster that lends them an elegant charm that many other kinds of ring can’t match.
Many vendors seek to show off these traits by publishing videos. Most often these are boring diatribes with a flashy image. Yet sometimes you find one that’s absolutely entertaining in a way that you wouldn’t expect, since it deals with tungsten rings.
Entertaining tungsten ring videos are generally unexpected, and this is why they have such a great effect on anyone who watches them. Often this variety of video can get the message across better than something drab and boring since it captures the attention so well.
You may be wondering how on earth a video about a tungsten ring can be anything but boring. Here’s one example that comes to mind. It involves turning a glass blender on when a tungsten ring is inside. Let’s just say it doesn’t go so well for the blender. Read more... (393 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Henry Moore -
Wednesday, 22. July 2009
by Henry Moore
Tungsten rings are some of the greatest pieces of modern jewelry in the entire world. This is because they not only look great but last a lifetime, too. A tungsten ring has grace, elegance, and a charm that cannot be matched by lesser pieces.
It’s because of the somber and serious nature of tungsten rings that so many of the videos on the web are so entertaining. Many videos try to educate, and ramble on with word after tired word. Yet others aren’t so drab – their purpose is to entertain.
The beauty of an entertaining video on tungsten carbide rings is that it’s not that expected. This makes the comedy which is about to ensure all the more potent. There’s nothing like something unexpected to really strike a funny bone.
How can a tungsten ring be entertaining? Let me give you an example of just what I mean. There’s a video out there which shows what happens when you put a tungsten ring into a glass blender and turn it on. It’s funny for us, but not for the blender. Read more... (401 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Henry Moore -
Sunday, 19. July 2009
by Allison Stroud
If you’re anything like me, you often have a hard time finding the perfect gift for that someone special in your life. What complicates matters is fixating on what the ‘perfect’ gift would be without considering that many presents would do the trick just fine.
Let me give you some advice on what to do the next time you feel this way. Take a deep breath and go look for a tungsten carbide ring. These lovely jewelry pieces are good for adults of all ages, genders, interests, and backgrounds.
The biggest reason why a tungsten ring is good for just about anybody is that they’re distinctly unique. The majority of people out there will never have received a tungsten ring; a fact that makes the gift all the more valuable.
There’s no reason not to expect the gift you’ve labored to find to be treasured year after year. Yet to have this happen you need to choose a gift that will last that long in a great condition. This is another reason why tungsten rings are so great – they last nearly forever. Read more... (437 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Allison Stroud -
