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Should You Choose An 18k or 14k Gents Rings?

When it comes to gents rings, good quality jewels are generally produced in 14k or 18k gold. Assuming the fact that 14k yellow or white gold gents rings appear quite similar to 18k gents rings, which gold karatage should you choose for your gents ring? To understand this we will need to clearly state certain facts. The first thing is that a gents ring needs to be strong and sturdy, this especially because men are quite hard on the jewelry that they wear. To achieve this objective, two important features should be present in the design and construction of all gents gold rings. The first thing is that, gold weight should be proportionate to the overall dimensions and ring size of the gold gents ring. While jewelers do take grade pride in producing low price low weight gents rings, there is a sad downside to this gimmick. A ring made with insufficient metal weight will not keep shape and form for a long time. It is also very likely that the gems and diamonds in such cheap light weight rings are not set firmly. Besides gold weight, there is one other feature that can influence the durability of gents gold rings, this relates to gold hardness. Pure gold is too soft to make jewelry, alloys are added in varying proportions to increase the hardness of pure gold. This is gives what is normally referred to as ‘karat’ gold. All you need to know is that 10k gold is harder than 14k gold which in turn is harder than 18k gold. Quality jewelry is normally not produced in 10k, it is accepted that the gold content in 10k gold is too low for high end jewels. So you will normally have the choice of 18k or 14k gold rings for gents. If this is the case, always consider 14k white or yellow gold as a better option. The hardness of this metal will work to your advantage in the longterm in terms of durability.

But what, if you really want an 18k gents ring? The fact is that 18k gold is not too soft, though it is softer than 14k gold. Healthy gold weight and a researched design, might make it possible to have an 18k gents ring that is strong and sturdy. However if your gents gold ring has an intricate design with etchings or embossing, 14k gold should be your preferred choice. This will ensure that the details of the design better withstand daily usage and wear and tear.

Before we wind up this discussion we would like to clarify one very commen misconception. Many people believe that white gold is softer than yellow gold. This could be one of the reasons (though not major reason) for the popularity of gents rings in yellow gold. The truth is that, if you are comparing the hardness between gold of the same Karatage, both yellow and white gold will have the same hardness. Also remember that the durability of your gents ring will not depend only on the gold karatage. Good craftsmanship, type of gem stone used and even the basic design will all combine to define how sturdy and durable your ring is. Get to see an impressive collection of custom gents rings here http://www.kaisilver.com/gents-rings-th-06.htm

Blue Lapis Lazuli Gem Stone Ring

Blue lapis is a gemstone that is composed of a few minerals that include, lazurite, pyrite and calcite. If you have a blue lapis gem stone ring, you should know that the gemstone is moderately hard and measures 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. You should therefore keep your lady’s or mens blue lapis lazuli gem stone ring away from hard objects. Surely avoid the possibility of the ring being hit by physical impact. It is also advisable to keep the gemstone away from strong detergents or chemicals. When it comes to cleaning your lapis gem ring, do not use ultrasonic cleaners as they could damage the gem stone.

While it is true that most lapis rings are made in silver, there is some important information that you should know regarding silver lapis rings. All silver jewelry will tarnish, gimmicks like rhodium or gold plating as anti-tarnish solutions are only temporary. Since any plating on your lapis sterling silver ring would ultimately come off, we would suggest that you insist on getting a lapis ring that is not plated at all. Having said that, we will need to explain how to take care of the tarnish that would appear on your 925 silver blue lapis lazuli ring. A simple suggestion would be to occassionally wipe your silver ring with a soft and moist cloth. The cloth should not be dripping wet and make sure that it does not contain sharp objects like metal pins or clips. Doing this would reduce visible tarnish that will appear on your silver lapis ring. If you must use a commercial tarnish removal solution, use only a very little amount of the solution. On finishing the polishing process, wash the lapis ring in cool, clean running water and then gently dab it dry with a soft cloth. This will take off any residual chemicals that are stuck to the stone.

We have so far discussed the issue of the gem stone in your gold or sterling silver lapis ring, let us now briefly explain other issues that could influence the durability of the ring. The most common gem stone cut for lapis gems is a smooth (cabachon) cut, simple rectangular cuts can also be found. Remember that the gem stone is not very hard, avoiding facets will eliminate the chance of the edges getting damaged by physical impact. The gem is opaque and many jewelers cut it very thin for some strange reason. A thin piece of blue lapis can break easily, a thicker piece of blue lapis can better absorb shock and is more suitable for lapis rings. The design of your blue lapis gemstone ring should ensure that the stone does not protrude too much beyond the mounting of the ring. A highly protruding gem is more likely to be struck by physical impact or hit against hard objects. If you are talking about a men’s lapis ring keep in mind the fact that, men do not take too much care of the jewelry that they wear. One design feature that could enhance the strength of your blue lapis gem stone ring, would be to have the entire edge of the gem bordered with metal. Most gem stone cuts would show lower gem stone thickness as you move outwards from the center. Covering the edge with metal would be protecting the gem stone from side impact.

Below is a link to the MAN66 mens blue lapis gem stone ring, a jewel that has been designed and produced by experts. The gem stone properties and lifestyles of modern men have been thoroughly studied before finalizing the design specifications. While you could finally buy your lapis ring from anywhere, few jewelers would care to provide such detailed and useful information regarding the jewel, so do not miss reading the report at http://www.kaijewels.com/mens-lapis-ring-kj-01.htm

Choose The Right Wedding Band For Men

Suitable Band Width For  A Mens Wedding Band Ring

The dozens of mens wedding bands that you will come across can easily be confusing. Especially because most jewelers are more interested in selling you a men’s wedding band rather than, explaining various features and related issues to you. A question commonly asked about these rings is, a suggested band width for men’s wedding band rings. The answer for this question would start with a premise that there really is no standard band width detailed for a mens wedding band ring.

A few essential factors will work together to determine the ideal band width for each gold or sterling silver men’s wedding band. Remember that the weight of the ring of your wedding band will influence how strong and durable the ring is. If you or a on a tight budget, the gold weight assigned to your wedding ring might be restrained. If this was the case, you will need to choose a band width that will not get you a very thin ring. This is because a wedding band with a broad band that is not supported by proportionate gold weight, can bend or dent easily. The ring size is another factor that will provide an indicator regarding the best band width for a men’s wedding band. For example, a ring size of 8 for a mens ring is not very large, you could safely go for a 7mm to 8mm band width for the ring. However, if you were looking for a gold or 925 silver wedding band for a man that, required a ring size of 11 or 12, then consider a band width of around 10mm to 12mm. A narrow wedding band would not look good in this case. The gem stone or diamond setting in the men’s wedding band will also determine the band width. The MAN04 shown above is a white gold men’s band ring with citrine. This gem stone is not very expensive so the gem size and correspondingly the band width can be large. If you needed a men’s diamond wedding band, hoping to get a diamond that is larger than 5mm round can be very expensive. You could possible do some innovative designing and get a broad band diamond wedding band ring, that includes few smaller diamonds set in the ring. If done well, this design would make the ring appear far more expensive than it really is.

The men’s wedding band report released by Kaisilver has some valuable information on this issue. With no obligation to make a purchase, it is advisable to gain useful knowledge by reading the report http://www.man-wedding-ring.com/mens-wedding-band-01.htm

Belly Rings, The Safety Factor

There certainly has been an increase in general acceptence of wearing piercing jewelry like belly rings. While jewelry buyers look for better and more exotic belly rings jewelers are quick to design and produce attractive belly rings. The safety factor seems to have been forgotten in the middle of these commercial transactions. It is important to understand the various issues related to wearing a belly ring, the first thing that you should know is about piercing the body to accomodate this jewel.

Remember that the only safe way to get yourself pierced is to visit a medical facility. Jewelers, friends and even grand parents are not the right people to do such a thing. Most belly rings will require you to have a body piercing done. The entire process of piercing that begins with the cleaning of the skin, use of clean instruments, the actual piercing and post piercing care are best handled by a medical expert. Your medical advisor can let you know when the pierced area has healed enough to start wearing your belly ring.

Should you begin to wear your belly ring and feel pain or soreness in the pierced area, make a visit to your doctor. This could happen for many reasons, an unhealed piercing, using a belly ring that is too thick for the piercing done or even improper understanding of the way to wear or take off your belly ring. Continuing to wear your belly ring despite the swelling could lead to an infection.

When you wear your belly ring make sure that it does not get caught in the zipper or button of your trousers. If this does happen, you could have an injury and pain so prevention is better than cure. Make sure that body movements like bending or sitting do not cause the belly ring to pull the delicate skin that the jewel penetrates.

Cleaning your belly ring and the portion around the piercing is an important thing to do. Sweat or dust could collect on and around the jewel. Your jewelry could advise you regarding the right way to clean the jewel. If the cleaning process for your belly ring involves the using of polishing chemicals or fabrics, ensure that the jewel is thoroughly rinsed in clean running water after that. This will take off any residual chemicals or detergents that stick to the belly ring.

The design of belly ring also has a role to play in increasing safety. A well crafted ring will be void of sharp edges and jagged tips. A badly made belly ring would cause problems consistently. So do not be in a hurry to buy the cheapest belly ring that you come across. The weight of your belly ring should not be too heavy as this could strain delicate skin. At the same time a light weight belly ring can bend or deform and be quite painful to wear.

In recent years we have seen belly rings that do not require piercings to be done to the body. The mechanism used in such belly rings is in the form of a clip that clings to the skin. It might seem like a good idea to avoid piercing but, the pinching mechanism that is used could damage the skin. A light clinching mechanism could result in the belly ring slipping off, too tight a mechanism can cause pain and bruise the skin.

We have come across a very good resources that provides comprehensive information regarding belly rings. The effort to educate without making a sales pitch is commendable, get to know more about belly rings at this link http://www.custom-jewelry-thailand.com/belly-ring-gem-stone-01a.htm

Adding Meaning To Mens Wedding Rings

Mens Birthstone Wedding Rings

The concept of wearing a birth stone mens wedding ring is not new but yet, not many jewelry buyers are aware of the issues involved in choosing the right men’s wedding ring with a birthstone. Since the physical properties like hardness and even pricing of various birthstones are not the same, the starting point for your birthstone mens wedding ring should start with the birthstone selection. The design for a mens wedding ring would be based on personal preference but, many practical issues will also need to be considered. For example, a large mens wedding ring with a red garnet gemstone might not be a suitable design if you were looking for a sapphire birth stone wedding ring. This is because a large red garnet would be modestly priced even with a carat weight of 5 carats but, sapphires get to be awfully expensive when the gem stone size goes beyond 2.5 to 3 carats. A similar price scenario would unfold if you needed a mens diamond birth stone wedding ring. Diamonds are quite expensive when sizes go beyond the 3mm to 3.5mm range. 

Besides price, durability of the birth stone is also an issue that is very relevant. A classic example would be an emerald mens birthstone ring. Emeralds are not cheap gems and yet, the gemstone does not get very high marks when it comes to durability.  The occurence of natural fissures and inclusions in all emeralds makes the gem prone to breaking or chipping when struck by physical impact. Another interesting thing about an emerald mens wedding ring would be that, ALL emeralds are treated with natural oils. This is supposed to increase the strength of the gem and also add lustre and transparency to the gem stone. These issues are specifically related to emerald gems, other gems have their own characteristics too. Your jeweler will therefore need to have a thorough undrestanding of gems, jewelry design and advanced production technics to create a good and sturdy ring.

When it comes to the meaning of a birthstone mens wedding ring, the gemstone adds meaning to the ring. The meaning of this special birth stone ring is in the gem and the tradition, a gold or silver mens wedding birthstone ring would therefore have the same degree of meaning. Keep this in mind when choosing your mens wedding ring. We have compiled a comprehensive report on mens wedding birthstone rings. Get a look at the report and understand what you need to know when choosing your wedding ring, the report can be seen here http://www.man-wedding-ring.com/mens-birth-stone-wedding-rings-01.htm