Posts Tagged ‘Metals’
Titanium, Tungsten, Gold and Platinum – Pros and Cons
I’ve written a number of blog posts on titanium and tungsten as wedding bands. This post is a compilation of simple pros and cons. Just the facts ma’am if you will. Feel free to add your pros and cons in the comments area. My previous blog post “Don’t Buy Titanium and Tungsten Wedding Bands” is…
Read MoreRose Gold, the Blushing Gold, For Your Engagement Ring
I’ve talked a lot about yellow and white gold engagement rings in other posts. While I’ve touched briefly upon various types of gold, and how they are made, I felt that rose gold deserved its own post. Rose gold has a little secret that impacts how your engagement ring will perform for you. How About Rose…
Read MoreNickel Allergy and Your White Metal Choices
Do You Have a Nickel Allergy? Nickel allergy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is an itchy rash that appears when your skin touches what is usually a harmless substance. Unfortunately, nickel allergies are commonly associated with earrings and other jewelry, such as wedding bands and piercings.…
Read More14Kt vs 18Kt Gold For Your Wedding Ring
“Which is better for me, 14Kt. or 18Kt. gold?” People ask me that question all the time. There are compelling reasons why a difference in karat, 14Kt or 18Kt gold, can have a big effect on the life of your wedding ring.
Read MoreFine Jewelry vs Costume Jewelry
There is a Huge Difference Between Fine Jewelry and Costume Jewelry In this post I’ll talk about the difference between costume jewelry and fine jewelry. Fine jewelry is made with valuable metal such as gold and platinum and is set with natural, precious gemstones. Funnily enough cultured pearls are considered a “gemstone.” They are in…
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