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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Characteristics & function of Titanium Jewellery

Titanium is the hardest metal in the world. It is 3 timers stronger than steel, much stronger than gold or silver, but very light in weight. Titanium makes very durable jewelry, and has a silver-white color. Titanium rings cannot be resized, for the metal cannot be soldered.

1.Titanium-silver grey metal, specific gravity is 4.5, melting point is 1668°C.

Titanium has light texture, but is very hard and resistant to corruption. It doesn't get dark as silver, and can keep original color all the life in room temperature. The jeweler made of titanium is harder than other noble metal jewellery; and can prevent scrape, without any changing in colour.

Titanium has high resistance to corruption and fine stability, which makes it leaving no any influences for its essence after long term contacting with human, therefore, it can't bring any susceptibility to people, and became the only metal that without any influence to human botanic nerve and taste feeling. Titanium is also called "intimate-biology metal" by people.

Titanium without any harm to human, titanium firstly caters for people's pursuit of health and long-life. Medical experiment testifies that titanium organs could be transplanted into human body, which can used to prove how miraculous titanium is for human.
Because of above characteristics, the silver grey colour of titanium keeps good representation in spite of hard polishing, silking polishing or lower polishing. It is the most suitable jewellery metal except of noble metal platinum, and thus is commonly used in the designing of foreign modern jewellery.

Titanium has intending particularity, can enhance your temperament. At the same time, it is as new as original even though you have worn it for a long term, with light texture but hard appearance; it became popular jeweler material in the world.

2.Which function does titanium has?

⑴ Help to accelerate blood circulation, release nerve, relax neck and shoulder, and stretch body.

⑵ Since Titanium products can stabilize electricity of human body, relax muscle tension, spirit will get release, muscle will also relax simultaneously; besides, it could improve exercise enginery.

⑶ Boost up the pass of human energy, increase physical strength, stamina and concentration.

⑷ Since the accumulation of lactic acid is the chief cause of tiredness, titanium products could decompose this accumulation of lactic acid, and thus dispel tiredness.


3.Simple method to distinguish pure titanium jewellery

⑴ Weight: pure titanium jewellery is light-weight, is usually lighter once than stainless steel, thus is called light metal.

⑵ Colour: pure titanium jewellery usually has silver grey colour and bright silver colour, it is a noble metal with a little dark in colour no matter how to polish.

⑶ Character: pure titanium jewellery is non-magnetic; magnet nearby us could prove this point.

⑷ Experiment: pottery is the method to test the pureness of titanium. We could use titanium products scratch our pottery cup and see a moulage, the darker the moulage is, the purer the titanium is.

⑸ Temperature: There is an interesting experiment about pure titanium: its surface will appears different colours while temperature is above 100 degree.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Black Titanium Rings

Titanium rings, unlike rings made of other metals, can come in different colors. The most popular alternative to the standard metallic gray is black. Black titanium rings come in many different designs and can have inlays of other metals and precious stone settings. Black titanium is colored in such a way that it will not scratch, chip, or fade, ensuring that the color will last a lifetime.

There are several different methods used to produce black titanium. One of the newest and most reliable is to alloy the gray titanium so that it becomes black permanently. The best way to do this is to blacken the titanium’s molecules, rather than just use a black coating. How deep and thorough the blackness is depends on the temperature and atmosphere when the molecules are colored. Titanium colored with this method will not chip, fade, or peel, and will remain biocompatible with human skin. It is important that shoppers find out how a ring is colored before buying it because some methods are not a reliable.

Black titanium rings can have other metal inlayed in its design. A black titanium ring with an inlay of white gold can be particularly stunning, but metals like platinum and yellow gold can also be used to great effect. Black titanium can be mixed with gray titanium to create a unique multicolored ring made purely of titanium. Black titanium rings can also have settings of diamonds or other precious stones.

Black titanium rings with inlays or settings can range in price from around $200 to over $1000. These rings can also be used as wedding or engagement rings for buyers looking for something unconventional yet beautiful.

By Eric Morris

Friday, February 8, 2008

Why Titanium? And Why Now?

Throughout time the shopping industry continues to see changes in trends and fashions that impact the way people live. Today, consumers are very excited about the latest in clothing, electronics and what the celebrities are doing. That is why the internet continues to grow, change and develop into a market that will not discriminate. No matter the race, religion or sex, people will do what they want, when they want. That is why there is something for everyone and this has impacted every segment in the shopping industry. As the shopping industry continues to grow so does the tastes of many jewelry markets.

The jewelry market has had its share of trends and with the increase the market is seeing in gold prices many other materials have entered the market. Gold is what wins many over because of its genuine value and life long tradition. But as many know it is just another metal and now there are more exciting metals that have entered the industry and are being used in very unique ways. Metals such as platinum, silver, titanium and even carbon fiber have seen a recent increase in designers to produce a more cutting edge look.

This is where titanium fits into the equation. A metal that is strong and can be molded into almost any shape and size to fit everyone. The choice of using titanium carries many attributes that will strike people like no other metal. It is hyper allergenic attributes will satisfy those who normally do not have the chance to wear such items as rings, bracelets and necklaces. It is a metal that shows very little wear and tear and will last a lifetime. The metal can be used in its most raw form or can be polished to show off the brilliance that it carries. Titanium rings have really helped to create that long lasting characteristic of a marriage and will give the consumer a feeling of having something that will last a lifetime. The rings on the market are made for those consumers who want to step outside the box and for those who are looking for something different. That is why titanium is here to stay and it is something that is just evolving into a industry that will continue to grow.

By Kevin Begola

Titanium Mens Rings

Titanium Mens Rings – The Contemporary Look for the Modern Man

The wearing of a man wedding ring is a relatively modern phenomenon. So is the use of Titanium in Titanium mens rings.

One of the newest and classiest of the modern jewelry materials, Titanium is setting a standard in the looks of contemporary mens wedding bands.

Despite this, mens titanium rings are reasonably hard to find in your local jewelry store. Unfortunately titanium hasn’t quite made it into the consciousness of your local jewelry merchant. So if you want to find the ultimate in contemporary male jewelry, including men’s titanium rings, you have to look further affield.

Enter the internet. There is a world of choice on the net for the modern couple searching for the ideal contemporary design mens titanium wedding band.

But first, what is titanium?

Titanium is a naturally occurring element, not an alloy. In other words it isn’t just a mixture of two or more different metals to produce a third one, as alloys are. That is not to say that Titanium cannot be alloyed with other metals, just that Titanium itself is not an alloy.

It is in fact often alloyed with other metals for jewelry making to make it harder, although all Titanium including pure Titanium makes a fine jewelry material.

For the more chemically minded amongst us, Titanium is listed in the periodic table as a natural element, atomic number 22.

It was named in 1795 after the god Titan.

Titanium can even be found in space rocks. The Apollo 17 mission brought back rocks with up to 12% Titanium in them.

Because of it’s natural properties Titanium has been primarily used in the aerospace industry, and only more recently applied to jewelry making.

But why is Titanium such a great material for making mens wedding bands? A number of reasons.

Firstly it is very hard, much harder than traditional ring materials such as gold and silver. It is extremely lightweight, corrosion resistant and very strong. It is so strong in fact that rings are fashioned out of a solid block of metal, so make sure that you get your size right as resizing is usually not an option.

It is hypoallergenic, meaning that it cannot produce skin reactions or allergies as can be found with some other ring materials, though rare.

But the real reason is that it looks great! Titanium can be shaped into a wide variety of styles. It can also be colored into a stunning range of colors which can be mixed and matched.

For this reason the range of choices in mens Titanium wedding bands is much greater than for a more traditional material such as gold for example. Although gold can be altered to offer a small range of different colours, it is basically gold colored. Titanium offers a much wider range of choices in color.

Titanium also offers a choice of finish, most commonly satin, matt or polished.

Black Titanium mens wedding rings are amongst the most eye catching of all the Titanium rings. Black Titanium rings are usually a mix of black Titanium coupled with another color as an all black ring can be overpowering. But a contemporary style mens black Titanium ring is almost the ultimate in chic for the man who wants to make a statement.

Mens Titanium rings can be coupled with a wide range of precious gemstones, including diamonds, to add effect. And as Titanium is so strong it is also possible to buy tension set titanium rings.

What are these? Well the strength of the material is used to suspend a gemstone, say a diamond, between the two ends of the ring so that the gemstone is almost hanging in space in the ring. A totally modern look.

The strength of the Titanium keeps it there.

And for the more creatively minded amongst us it is possible to design your own mens Titanium ring. There are online jewellers who offer the option of making up a design for your Titanium ring that is unique only to you. You decide exactly what style, color or mix of colors you want.

Want to add a gemstone? Or more than one? Where do you want to put it in the ring? It’s all up to you.

There is no doubt that the older traditional materials used for making rings make beautiful rings. Gold or silver rings are still high on the list of choices for many men, and modern ring designs in these materials are also impressive.

But the modern man who has decided to wear his marital status on his finger shouldn’t buy a ring before he looks at the range of
Titanium mens wedding rings.

By Peter Crump.

Monday, February 4, 2008

10 Things You'll Want to Consider When Buying Your Wedding Ring

There is a certain criteria that applies to all fine jewelry, but there are even more tips you need to follow when selecting the wedding rings you plan to wear for the rest of your lives. Here are ten easy rules to follow when looking for, financing, and taking care of wedding rings.

1. Narrow Your Choices

Before setting out, make some preliminary decisions. After all, this is the most significant piece of jewelry that the both of you will own. Decide if you prefer yellow or white metal? Perhaps he would like a white metal, but all your jewelry is yellow gold. Consider a compromise. You can find beautiful wedding bands that contain both white and yellow metals. How elaborate do you want your bands? They can be simple in design or have colorful gemstones or diamonds.

2. Set Your Price Limit

Set your budget before you begin. When shopping, you will find that on average a set of simple gold bands will run between $125 and $200 a piece, while platinum will run from $400 to $600 each. The average of diamond wedding bands is $742.00, as related by the Diamond Information Center. If you choose to have your band engraved it will cost between $1 and $8 per character depending on font style and if it was engraved by hand or machine.

3. Allow Plenty of Time

Start shopping early so that you will have plenty of time to find the perfect ring before the wedding. You should give yourself at least two months. Take more time if you want a special custom item. You could wait up to 30 days for the engraving alone.

4. Think Practical

You should always keep your lifestyle in mind because there's no point to buying something, no matter how pretty it might be, if you won't be able to wear it. You need to remember that this band will be worn everyday. It is important to choose a ring that will fit in well with your lifestyle. People who enjoy sports or music, or make their livings that way, should choose rings that are slimmer and rounded on the edges. An engagement ring that cannot trap dirt is a better choice for someone who works with their hands. Invest in platinum if you are allergic to metal alloys. It is hypoallergenic for many people because of its purity.

5. Consider the Future

You can try something different but you should think about whether or not you will feel comfortable wearing in 20 years time.

6. Size Wisely

You should choose your wedding band sizes carefully since fingers can swell with heat, cold, weight gain, and hormonal changes.

7. Quality is Important

It is very important to check for quality. This applies to all jewelry purchases. The manufacturer's trademark and a quality mark needs to be inscribed inside the band of the ring. If your ring has more than one metal, there should be a quality mark for each.

8. Cleaning Your Ring

Cleaning a wedding ring is easy to do. For simple bands without stones, simply rub a ring with a soft, lint-free cloth or use a chamois. Dip the band in alcohol to remove grease. You can remove tarnish by soaking it in a solution of soap, water, and a few drops of ammonia, followed by a rinse of clean water rinse and drying with a soft cloth. If your ring has stones, you can clean it with a soft toothbrush or an eyebrow brush with some warm sudsy water. Soak it, brush, rinse, and then pat dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

9. Protect Your Investment

Protect your investment because all metals are vulnerable. Although you cannot avoid the occasional ding or scratch from ordinary daily life, you can avoid wearing your ring during extremely rough physical activities or when working with concentrated chlorine. Nicks or scratches will be most obvious on matte finishes, and will most easily occur on platinum, since it has a softer surface than gold. A jeweler can change the finish on your ring to restore its beauty.

10. Wear It

Keep your wedding ring on your hand. It is so easy to lose your ring. Pick one that you don't usually take off but if it is absolutely necessary to take the ring off, then you should put it in a safe place away from any sinks. Your ring is likely to get knocked down the drain either by you, a child or your playful pet. The worst possible time to take your ring off is when you're away from home. When traveling, rings are easily lost or misplaced. According to the insurance industry, you have the greatest chance of losing or damaging your wedding rings and stones during your first year of marriage.

By: Tiffany L’orfevre

Men's Titanium Rings Are Affordable And Beautiful

A titanium wedding band represents one of the most advanced forms in modern jewelry. The structure of the ring so resistant to general wear and scratches that many men will choose to wear their ring even when doing manual labor. An important consideration when buying titanium wedding rings is therefore how well they hold up compared to the softer gold wedding bands. Due to their high sentimental value, most people want a band that will hold up to a lifetime of daily wear and be as comfortable years later as when they were first put on their finger.

Titanium rings are strong and durable. As they can be scratched only by diamonds or some other hard material, they are good for everyday use. Moreover, any minor blemish can be removed with a quick refinish. This is probably why they are popular and hence available in many varieties. They can be fully customized, inlaid, carved, sculpted, colored and can be accented with gold or precious stones. The Abyss ring is one such customized ring.

Titanium has extremely high ductile strength. However, under extreme circumstances, titanium rings could bend out of round. If a high pressure is applied on a square wave ring, which could happen when being hit by a car door, the ring would bend when the force is strong enough. These are quite extreme and rare in nature, and any deformation can then be corrected at your local jeweler.

Titanium will not change color with normal wear. It is an inert metal. This means it will not change color when exposed to sunlight or submerged in salt water or swimming pool water. It is also fine to let titanium come in contact with cosmetics. This will not alter the metal. A jeweler can color the metal if desired, but it will not happen from normal wear.

Often people need to resize their rings. This is because our weight fluctuates throughout our lives, and so do our ring sizes. Titanium is more difficult than other metals to resize, but titanium rings can actually be sized up or down one size. This requires special equipment to compress or stretch the titanium. That way, men can wear the same wedding band from the day they are married for the rest of their lives.

Due to the raising popularity of titanium wedding rings, they are widely available at most jewelery stores. In addition to becoming more widespread, the raising demand has lowered costs for these rings. A cheap ring is therefore now a great choice to consider as an alternative to the traditional gold wedding band.

By: Sandra Oriel