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My fiance and I are trying to find a nice wedding band for him. He doesn’t like yellow gold- we are looking at white gold or titanium rings. Does anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks!
yes- we got my husband his ring in Jan- from Titaniumkay.com
Very nice sturdy/quality ring s at great prices!!!
his was 65$ & free shipping its comfy- he wanted a mans ring- not one with stones in it!!!LOL
check it out
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My fiance and I are getting married this Friday, but wont have the actual ceremony/reception until March. We cant really afford to get our wedding bands yet, so I wanted to get him something cheap. (I’m going to continue wearing my engagement ring for now)
I’d like a simple silver band (sterling silver or whatever is cheap) for him to wear, but cant find any.
Any suggestions?
It might be too late, but Overstock.com has them for very cheap in titanium or white gold. If you ordered today and you could have them overnighted for $20.
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What kind of alloy is your (or your husband’s) wedding ring made of? Did you guys pick gold, silver, white gold, platinum, etc.? Any reason for choosing this metal?
And lastly, did you just get a simple band or was it decorated in some way?
My fiance and I were looking at Titanium Wedding Bands because they never scratch and are not supposed to bend. However, when we were talking to the salesman he said that if for some reason it were to bend and cut circulation to the finger you have to have a special tool to get it cut off and they would have to have it delivered from another county. We decided against it and went with a gold band with diamonds across…..i’m kind of glad because it matches mine better!
I think the ring should match or favor the brides set. Good luck!
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I am curious why a small ring like this costs 100$ or more " http://www.amazon.com/Black-Tungsten-Dome-Comfort-Fit-Wedding/dp/B0019BM1SS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1224614381&sr=8-8 " What is so expensive about this metal/material? I want this ring to wear as a temporary men’s engagement ring until I actually get married, but I am curious on why it is that expensive?
first, congrats on finding that special someone!
Tungsten Carbide is a really fancy name for a common metal that used to be called just one type of steel! When i was looking i actually found a really cool custom ring (1200 dollars) that was gold inlay in a "iron" ring.
it looked really nice and very different, but i ended up going for white gold with gold inlay.
the cost of $100 is really all about the labor to make the ring, and then a markup for the reseller to make a living (profit) too. pay a jeweler minimum wage, hand him a chunk of metal, and have him make you a ring. It will cost a hundred bucks easy….
the ring is really about the symbolism of your love.
the metal that it is made out of only really matters in that some people are alergic to some metals. the second factor is that some metals corrode (rust) and so over time will decay to nothing.
the best example of decay is the copper rings that were worn in the seventies to "fix arthritis". they would turn a persons finger green if worn long enough.
platinum, gold, and even titanium are inert for most people and won’t cause a reaction.
for what you are seeking anything should do as long as you dont have a reaction.
you can probably find a similar ring for slightly under $100 here: http://24kdiamondrings.com/ …..
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I’m Irish and I was looking for an Irish men’s wedding band and came accross this one. What do you think? It’s called a celtic warrior shield band in white gold.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k8/DariusJLisman/JL970_Lge.jpg
Thanks.
HOTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh I love it!
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I’ve heard arguments that EMTs can not cut a titanium ring if you’re in an accident and your finger begins to swell. I’ve also heard that they do have the means to cut titanium. Does anyone have a definitive answer. Thanks.
yes they can cut through titanium at the hospital…..BUT the EMT’s probably won’t be able to get through it in the event they were working you as a patient. The trauma shears they use are very powerful, however, they can cut through any kind of clothing, boots, and you can even cut a penny in half, but not strong OR petite enough to get under your ring and cut it off. But the hospital, once you get there….they can virtually do anything!!!
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ok, i have heard that the tungston carbide ones have to be cut off if they ever get stuck on a man’s finger, so presumably you cant engrave them, right? can you engrave them? what about titanium ones? would they have to be cut off and can you engrave them? my fiance works in a steel mill so obviously his ring will take a beating (no he doesnt wear it while working, but taking it off and throwing it in lockers etc, it gets beaten) so i dont want to get white gold. if tungston and titanium are not able to be engraved, can someone tell me about a knockoff or some other harder metal ring that CAN be engraved? no gold, white gold, silver, or platinum please. thanks!
thanks so far! what about a metal thats not AS hard as tungsten or titanium (they sound like a pain to get engraved so far!), and not as soft as gold, but will still look nice and be engraveable?
I think tungsten carbide rings can be engraved. It is done by a laser. (Tungsten carbide can be scratched by diamonds. Also, most people don’t know the technology is not new. It has been around for a very long time. )
A very good version of tungsten carbide’s market cost is around $4.00 an ounce or around $65 a pound. That version contains boron which makes it even stronger.
"If your ring has existing engraving, we will also re-engrave for no additional fee (unless it is not our standard engraving) for a shipping handling fee of $25.00."
http://www.tungstenpride.com/
"Engraved Tungsten rings will be charged a refurbishing fee of $40.00 if you wish to return or exchange the ring."
http://titaniumstyle.com/information.htm
"Free engraving on all tungsten bands!"
http://www.nextag.com/tungsten-wave-wedding-bands/search-html
"Do you engrave tungsten rings?
A. YES, We offer laser engraving. The fee is $50.00. Engrave up to 25 characters. Please note that engraved rings are non-returnable, non-refundable. For this reason, we recommend you purchase the ring first to ensure proper fit and satisfaction, then you may send it to us for engraving. Because Tungsten Carbide is one of the world’s hardest metals, special machinery is required to engrave on it. Not only must the machine be able to penetrate the metal, but it must do it in a way that isn’t so deep as to harm the integrity of the ring. Please note: because engraving is permanent and creates a heirloom, we cannot accept returns on engraved items.
"http://www.joyjewelers.com/faqs/tungsten_rings_faq.php
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What is the best metal to use for a men’s wedding band? ?Trying to find the best ring for my fiancee. Thank you for any suggestions.
Okay, so this will probably be info overload, but I did a lot of research on this when we were looking for my husband’s band.
While platinum is stronger than gold, it is also softer. This may seem counterintuitive, but think of it this way:
Metal, as is all matter, is made up of molecules. If you were to strike a piece of platinum really hard, it gives; the densely packed molecules simply get shoved around. Your ring might get bent out of shape, but all the molecules are still there. The original weight is retained. Gold is alloyed with different metals to make it harder, i.e., karat gold. If you strike a piece of 14K or 18K gold, it is too hard to give under the pressure. Therefore, you literally knock off microscopic scraps of the metal. Over time with wear and tear, enough of the molecules of gold have been knocked off so that it is no longer the original weight. So, really, platinum is stronger because it’s softer.
What this means is that while platinum does not scratch as easily as gold, it can bend more.
Titanium (Ti) is a lighter metal that is hypoallergenic and less costly than gold or platinum. It is also more sratch resistant, but can still get scratched. Ti comes in two grades – aerospace and CP 1-5. Aerospace grade Ti is much harder than CP grade. It’s usually better to get jewelry made out of CP2 or CP3 grade Ti. It’s not as hard as aerospace, but still very durable. Most major hospitals have cutters that can cut through CP grade and most likely even aerospace grade, but it will take much longer for them to get through than CP grade.
Tungsten (W) is the hardest of all the metals. What this means is that it’s heavier than Ti, but also impervious to scratching. It is also hypoallergenic. However, because of it’s hardness, W cannot be cut off. It actually has to be compressed and shattered in the event it needs to be removed due to an emergency. This is risky in that it could cause even more damage to any hand injury.
Short of it, if your fiance works a lot with his hands Ti is a good balance between durability and safety. (My husband wears Ti)
If he has more of a desk job, gold and platinum are nice choices for more of a high-end, classic look.
W is good if he wants a heavier ring without paying for gold or platinum and is at a low risk for hand injuries.
Like I said, probably info overload, but I hope that gives you a good idea of the different metals! Have fun shopping!
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My husband has a titanium band with gold trim along the edges. I love it (and so does he)… I think it’s very classy looking.
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