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		<title>Understanding Bridal Wholesale Diamond Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diamond Jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jewelry is one of the most important functions when you&#8217;re making preparations for your wedding. Jewelry becomes meaning a lot of manifolds when fitted with the wedding because not only the jewelry was not beautiful association with a new set of commitments including the loyalty and love. Most brides choose jewelry based on their interest [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jewelry is one of the most important functions when you&#8217;re making preparations for your wedding. Jewelry becomes meaning a lot of manifolds when fitted with the wedding because not only the jewelry was not beautiful association with a new set of commitments including the loyalty and love. Most brides choose jewelry based on their interest in jewelry they will wear on the day of their dreams.</p>
<p>Diamond jewelry is the most obvious choice for this purpose and would be better if it is available at wholesale level. Diamond is a symbol of immortality and true love and they become the choice of many brides to do this in addition to the symbolism of their breath taking beauty. There are many jewelry stores that specifically work on the wedding only a beautiful diamond jewelry and offers a variety of designs and styles.</p>
<p>There are many shops such as local shops and online stores that carry wholesale diamond jewelry. A lot of jewelers purchase the jewelry from them by paying wholesale rate and then they stock and display the jewelry in their own stores. They sell them at retail prices so as to obtain higher profit margins.</p>
<p>Today, marriage is not defined a season, but continue to occur throughout the year so do not come and stop to stop the jewelry business. As a result they do not stop to make a profit by buying jewelry at wholesale rates and then sell them at retail prices. Stores that have wholesale diamond jewelry suppliers have to deal with the latest trends over time. Jewelry has a very strong foothold in the world of fashion. Seasonal jewelry is available to accommodate climate change modes.</p>
<p>Wedding jewelry is also going through various phases of change and the specific design and style. Usually prefer diamonds with platinum and white gold, but there came a phase when he became a fashion statement to wear a diamond gold alone. Stores need to relate to changes in all modes.</p>
<p>Wholesale diamond jewelry stores sell jewelry should be able to attract customers by offering products that are in sync with fashion and not often found. Items must be wisely chosen that will attract buyers directly. Shopping from a grocery store, can facilitate you in the best way if you are looking to buy jewelry in a number of relatively larger.</p>
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		<title>Journey Diamond Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tina Young</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diamond Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Journey Diamond Pieces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Journey Diamonds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Journey diamond jewelry pieces can be found in jewelry stores worldwide. The Diamond Trading Company Journey defined as diamond jewelry, a piece of jewelry containing at least four diamonds of different sizes, arranged in a graduate from smallest to largest , with at least one stone size significantly. &#8221; Campaign was launched in 2006. National [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Journey diamond jewelry pieces can be found in jewelry stores worldwide. The Diamond Trading Company Journey defined as diamond jewelry, a piece of jewelry containing at least four diamonds of different sizes, arranged in a graduate from smallest to largest , with at least one stone size significantly. &#8221;</p>
<p>Campaign was launched in 2006. National print and television advertising led to widespread. Collections and the message behind it made it a sensational item that continues to grow in popularity.</p>
<p>Journey Diamonds are about a love story. The message is to symbolize the journey of a couple and how their love grows stronger and more intense with time. There have been other similar diamond campaigns such as the Past, Present, and Future diamond but the Journey Diamond Collection appears to be a classic collection that continues to sought after as special gifts for anniversaries and Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>This collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. The pendants are the most popular pieces. their range formed from the curve, to the heart, to zigzags. Incredible sparkle of each piece makes a brilliant statement. It also makes a good addition to most other parts of the jewelry.</p>
<p>The Journey Collection is available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some pieces have only four diamonds, other pieces have many more diamonds, but with all pieces, the diamonds grow in size. Any piece of jewelry from the Journey Collection makes a great gift. Items from the collection can be found at a variety of jewelry stores and in a variety of prices.</p>
<p>Generally, the more scarce a diamond is, the more it is worth. One carat diamonds are rarer than those under a carat, so they&#8217;re priced accordingly and worth more in the long run when mounted on diamond jewelry. Purchasing diamond jewelry requires more thought and time than a consumer thinks, but is definitely the purchase that will last you a lifetime.</p>
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		<title>Finding the Best Fashion Diamond Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diamond Jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding the best fashion diamond jewelry is actually a lot easier than you think. Even though there is a lot of options out there, you will find that if you simply start with the basics, such as what you like and what you don&#8217;t like, you will find that the process really isn&#8217;t that hard [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding the best fashion diamond jewelry is actually a lot easier than you think. Even though there is a lot of options out there, you will find that if you simply start with the basics, such as what you like and what you don&#8217;t like, you will find that the process really isn&#8217;t that hard at all. Whether you are shopping for the jewelry as a gift for someone else or you are looking to expand your own personal jewelry collection, you want to make sure that you are only spending your hard earned money on a quality collection.</p>
<p>One of the first things you want to do is to learn about the different qualities of diamonds. Some will be better than others. However, you could have two diamonds side-by-side and barely be able to notice the difference, but someone with a trained eye can tell that one diamond is &#8220;better&#8221; than the other. How important is this to you? To some people, the quality level is everything. To others, it isn&#8217;t that big of a deal and they are simply proud to own a diamond, no matter what the quality card says. What&#8217;s your stance on the whole thing?</p>
<p>Once you know what kind of diamond you prefer, if you have any preferences at all, you are then going to want to start thinking about the type of fashion diamond jewelry you are interested in. Once you know exactly what you are looking for, you can start to compare your different options. Now, even though you might have a few department or jewelry stores around that are able to offer you some different fashion diamond jewelry options, you are not going to get as much of a selection as you would if you simply started shopping online.</p>
<p>When you shop online for your fashion diamond jewelry, you are going to find that you have an incredible amount of options. The more you look around, the more you will see that there is indeed more options for fashion diamond jewelry than you would find at a local jewelry store. This is generally because the online stores have very little overhead and they have to keep a lot of options around in order to keep up with all of the competition that they have. Because of this, you are going to find that you will have no problem finding the jewelry that is best suited for you.</p>
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		<title>Things to Consider Before Buying Silver Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Silver Jewelry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The silver jewelry market has boomed. Handmade silver jewelry has become one of today&#8217;s craze among contemporary young men and women. Silver jewelry is not so pricey compared with gold or platinum ornaments. There are a couple of broad types of design among silver jewelry the classical and modern design. When choosing what type of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The silver jewelry market has boomed. Handmade silver jewelry  has become one of today&#8217;s craze among contemporary young men and women. Silver jewelry is not so pricey compared with gold or platinum ornaments.</p>
<p>There are a couple of broad types of design among silver jewelry the classical and modern design. When choosing what type of design, you have to know the purpose of buying silver jewelry. Thus it is better to select a simple one for day to day use. Some are solely silver jewelry whilst some jewelry has semiprecious stones of different colors incorporated in it.</p>
<p>This is the reason why classical silver jewelry is more expensive than the trendy design. For classical ornaments, you may also find simple silver ornaments, incorporated with colorful semiprecious stones and enameled type. Therefore before buying it, do not forget to check whether the cost is truly worth the craftsmanship.</p>
<p>Additionally, always buy a silver jewelry cleaning kit at the time of buying your jewelry because silver jewelry gets tarnished easily and thus it needs much more care compared to gold or platinum jewelry. Though silver ornaments are less expensive than gold or platinum, surely you want your silver to glow like it was at the day of purchase. Hence cleaning kit is a must.</p>
<p>Finally, be sure that you really know what type of silver piece that you want. If you don&#8217;t find what you are looking for, you can always request for a personalize design that suits your desire. It needs a lot of time to work as well as skill to create a beautiful silver jewelry manually. So it is expected that customize jewelry maybe more costly to buy, however it is worth it.</p>
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		<title>Tips for Buying Loose Diamonds</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Loose Diamonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buying Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diamonds are always regarded as the most precious gemstones. They are the most significant ways to show the financial prosperity. Similarly, loose diamonds are also believed to be one of the most costly gems that play a very vital role in the life of human beings. If you look at the beginning of the use [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diamonds are always regarded as the most precious gemstones. They are the most significant ways to show the financial prosperity. Similarly, loose diamonds are also believed to be one of the most costly gems that play a very vital role in the life of human beings. If you look at the beginning of the use of these precious loose diamonds, you might come to know that about 4000 years ago, they were used for the first time. Many stories of these precious gemstones are popular all over the world.</p>
<p>It is true that there is no comparison or substitute for these elegant stones. They are also used in the making of wonderful jewelries. Today, the jewelry market is overflowing with a variety of loose gemstones. The industry is flooded with different variety of these precious stones. In the most likewise manner, the demand of these beautiful stones is also increasing sharply. You cannot imagine the increase of these loose diamonds that has been registered by the analysts all over the world. As per an estimate, the average price of loose diamonds is about $2000. It is expected that the price of these elegant stones is likely to go up sharply in the time to come.</p>
<p>These loose diamonds are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. The price of these most demanding gemstones depends upon these aspects of the quality. You can visit and reputed store of jewelry products and find out by yourself the various aspects of these things available with them. Some of the shapes of these loose diamonds include oval, round, emerald, baguette and marquise. The crystal clear loose diamond enjoys the highest demand all over. However, the price of these stones increase with their size that is always measured in carats. The increase in the value of carats increases the price of these stones.</p>
<p>Everybody wants to own at least one diamond as it is mark of prosperity for him or her. However, buying loose diamonds is not always possible because of their enormous cost. This cost of these gemstones keeps on increasing during most part of the year. However, the decrease in their price is also not impossible. Before you go to buy these precious stones, you must make a market research and try to find out the best time for you buy them. You may get the price of these stones a little bit less during those days.</p>
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		<title>How to Clean Gold Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:25:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gold Jewelry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cleaning Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fortunately for jewelry owners, gold jewelry does not tarnish like silver pieces do and therefore does not require as much maintenance to keep in wearable shape. However, gold pieces can still get dirty during normal wear and should be cleaned to ensure that the pieces look the best that they can be. Since silver has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fortunately for jewelry owners, gold jewelry does not tarnish like silver pieces do and therefore does not require as much maintenance to keep in wearable shape. However, gold pieces can still get dirty during normal wear and should be cleaned to ensure that the pieces look the best that they can be. Since silver has such a reputation for tarnishing and its cleaning requirements, gold jewelry is often overlooked as also needed some cleaning attention every now and then.</p>
<p>Even though Gold can be cleaned with a variety of commonly available household cleaners there are still some precautions that should be taken before getting started. One serious warning that gold jewelry lovers should heed before attempting to clean their pieces is to never let your pieces come into contact with chlorine or bleach. These harsh chemicals can permanently discolor your precious jewelry so contact with them should definitely be avoided.</p>
<p>Another helpful hint for jewelry that has stones set into is to try to avoid letting soap scum build up near where the stones are mounted. To prevent this, you should use a slightly damp cloth dipped in the cleaning solution while you are cleaning around the area with the stone. You should also make sure that your gold piece is rinsed off completely once you&#8217;re done trying to clean it with the solution so that any residual soap does not later discolor your jewelry.</p>
<p>As previously mentioned, there are different household cleaners that can be used to clean your jewelry. The easiest to use would probably be liquid dish detergent. Combine the dish soap with warm water and soak your jewelry for a couple of minutes before using either a cloth rag or a toothbrush to scrub the dirt away. You can use seltzer water or club soda as the carbonation in those liquids can loosen up more of the dirt on the jewelry.</p>
<p>There are other techniques to clean your gold pieces. You can mix one part ammonia to six parts water and soak your jewelry for no longer than a minute before using a soft cloth to polish it. Toothpaste also works to clean your gold; just be sure that you get all of the toothpaste out of the crevices before you finish cleaning.</p>
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		<title>Wholesale Gold Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying wholesale gold jewelry is a great way to save money and buy affordable gold jewelry. While this strategy might not work out for the individual buyer, group buying of wholesale gold jewelry can get you affordable pieces. However, getting together a group that would be interested in similar pieces and be large enough to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buying wholesale gold jewelry is a great way to save money and buy affordable gold jewelry. While this strategy might not work out for the individual buyer, group buying of wholesale gold jewelry can get you affordable pieces. However, getting together a group that would be interested in similar pieces and be large enough to justify a minimum wholesale stock lot, is a tall order.</p>
<p>Gold jewelry can be made of yellow, white, tri-color and two tone gold. The gold used can also be of different qualities like 14K and 22K. Gold is combined with diamonds, rubies, pearls and other precious stones to make stunning jewelry. Wholesale gold jewelry dealers need to source items of all varieties as jewelry resellers need to stock a sizeable variety in order to interest the end customer.</p>
<p>The different varieties of items of jewelry to be sourced by wholesale gold jewelry dealers are bracelets, chains and necklaces for women and bracelets and chains for men; wedding and engagement rings; stud earrings, dangle earrings, animal earrings, gold hoops, etc.; and also charms and watches for both men and women.</p>
<p>In addition to being classified on design varieties, gold jewelry can also be classified on the basis of how it is crafted. Wholesale gold jewelry suppliers source machine made jewelry and handcrafted jewelry from different places. Though unique handcrafted pieces are expensive when compared to machine made pieces they have quite an extensive demand.</p>
<p>Wholesale gold jewelry pieces are readily available online. Some online jewelry stores also allow the customer to make the payment for his choice of wholesale gold jewelry in installments spread over a specified time period.</p>
<p>Most of the wholesale gold jewelry online stores have a regular store or a place where their stock is kept. Requests for physical verification are entertained and customers may visit these places to satisfy themselves with a touch and feel of the wholesale gold jewelry items that they are about to purchase.</p>
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		<title>Choosing a Silver Jewelry Manufacturer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Jewelry Manufacturers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The most important and first step is finding a reliable manufacturer when starting a silver jewelry business. Since you might be operating your silver jewelry business on internet or from a country where distance is the biggest barriers, you are defendant on the manufacturer to understand and uphold the quality of production himself. This is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most important and first step is finding a reliable manufacturer when starting a silver jewelry business. Since you might be operating your silver jewelry business on internet or from a country where distance is the biggest barriers, you are defendant on the manufacturer to understand and uphold the quality of production himself. This is also important that a silver jewelry manufacturer has a sound experience of <a href="http://www.jbrandt.com">jewelry manufacturing</a> and understand the up downs of silver and gemstone prices.</p>
<p>Tips to identify a genuine silver jewelry manufacturer or wholesale supplier:</p>
<p>1 &#8211; Through Website</p>
<p>Genuine manufacturers always put their office and showroom photographs on their websites. They always have three or four different websites because jewelry making is their main business, not a part time or trial business so that they spent more money on websites and online marketing. They never hide their contact address, phone numbers, email and mobile numbers. In working hours they always ready to talk and support their customers. They clearly mention their business terms and conditions and publish their business certificates, license and recommendations etc. They clearly mention their annual sale, location and company brief on their websites.</p>
<p>2 &#8211;  Through Contact Address</p>
<p># A &#8211; Tele postal address on website and Google map you can search company name on Google map e.g. &#8220;mahima overseas&#8221;.<br />
# B &#8211; Send an inquiry or a formal introduction letter without telling them by post, and confirm by an email either it received or not. If they suggest to sending it at another address its mean till now they do not have any permanent setup.</p>
<p>3 &#8211;  Call on Fixed Land line Phone</p>
<p>Ring their land line phone (not mobile), genuine jewelry manufactures always try to give full time in office or in factory. You can try this again if you did not find them at land line phone, but at least ones you must talk at fixed land line phone.</p>
<p>4 &#8211;  Let them know you are visiting them in next 2 or three days</p>
<p>Call suddenly and tell them that you are visiting their office or showroom and want to buy some silver jewelry. If they feel hesitation its mean they do not know where and what they can show.</p>
<p>5 &#8211;  Do not hesitate to ask few questions</p>
<p>    * Are you a manufacturer? (Ask twice)<br />
    * How much is your annual sale?<br />
    * Where are you exporting silver jewelry currently?(Ask twice)<br />
    * Do you sell to local suppliers?<br />
    * Can you make jewelry if I send you designs?<br />
    * How much is the shipping cost for 1KG from you country to mine?<br />
    * Do you have export license?<br />
    * Do you have a vat registration?<br />
    * And ask everything you can. A genuine manufacturer will give you proper answers.</p>
<p>With a history spanning 20 years, <a href="http://www.jbrandt.com">J. Brandt Recognition</a> is a leader in the recognition jewelry industry. They service award jewelry is available in sterling silver, gold filled, double gold filled, 10 karat, and 14 karat gold. They realize that the products they manufacture are an enduring symbol of the accomplishment and commitment each recipient has made whether they are a school teacher or a corporate executive. From medical to corporate recognition jewelry, all of their products are of the highest quality. Each piece is manufactured with care and accuracy by their experienced, skilled craftsmen. You will be amazed at how quickly and efficiently their experts can help you create a lasting jewelry program for any occasion. Please browse their website at JBrandt.com to learn more about their diverse line of products!</p>
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		<title>Pearl Jewelry &#8211; Mother Nature&#8217;s Jewel</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that pearls are a natural occurrence via the oyster and although there are approximately 8,000 species of oysters, only about 20 of those species can produce a pearl. Yet not all of the pearls that are produced contain the required spherical shape, so this explains why pearls hold a very significant value [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all know that pearls are a natural occurrence via the oyster and although there are approximately 8,000 species of oysters, only about 20 of those species can produce a pearl. Yet not all of the pearls that are produced contain the required spherical shape, so this explains why pearls hold a very significant value and also explains why one strand of pearls can cost you hundreds of dollars.</p>
<p>But what about those strands of pearls that usually cost around $50? Those particular pearls are called &#8216;cultured pearls.&#8217; These cultured pearls are synthetically produced and are the primary method of production of today&#8217;s pearl jewelry. This method was actually discovered in the 1800&#8242;s and involves the surgical implantation of a synthetic agent into an oyster that promotes pearl growth. Depending on the type of Oyster used it will determine the type of pearl produced, but, despite the type of pearl Oyster, that spherical shape that is desired by pearl lovers can be achieved via this method.</p>
<p>Even an experienced jeweler is going to have difficulty telling the difference between an authentic pearl and a cultured pearl. Chances are the jeweler will not know at all unless he can give the pearl an x-ray and you can rest assured that he is probably not going to have an x-ray machine in his store. Yet, if you&#8217;re shopping for pearls, you can most likely tell the difference in the pearls based on their prices. The size of the pearl can make a difference, but if you compare a natural pearl and a cultured pearl of the same size, you are going to see a huge price variation.</p>
<p>So when shopping for pearls, you now know why some are affordable and some are not. If you want rare pearl jewelry, then perhaps you should seek out a natural pearl, but if you just want a pearl without the expense, maybe a cultured pearl is the way to go. Just think of it, that in a way, that no one will ever know the difference when looking at it and will believe your pearls to be as natural as you are.</p>
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		<title>Tungsten Wedding Bands Selection Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 07:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kelly Kevin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The typical wedding bands today are made of common metals such as gold, platinum, titanium and silver. However, tungsten wedding bands are gaining popularity within the jewelry market because of its certain qualities. Tungsten as a metal itself is recognized for its durability and hardness in spite of its brittleness Tungsten rings are very scratch [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The typical wedding bands today are made of common metals such as gold, platinum, titanium and silver. However, tungsten wedding bands are gaining popularity within the jewelry market because of its certain qualities. Tungsten as a metal itself is recognized for its durability and hardness in spite of its brittleness</p>
<p>Tungsten rings are very scratch resistant and maintains a permanent shine. Hard tool steel could barely scratch a tungsten ring and even if you hit the ring to a mallet, it would cause a little or no damage at all. Generally, tungsten wedding bands can be scratched only by objects as strong as a diamond.</p>
<p>You may be fascinated to own a pair of tungsten rings for your wedding. But before that, you might have to plan carefully and make a few decisions to get the perfect pair. You need to first realize that the width of women wedding ring is usually in the range of 4mm-6mm while a men&#8217;s wedding ring is typically 6mm-8mm.</p>
<p>You must also recognize the fact that tungsten is a pretty heavy metal, hence the thicker the ring, the heavier it will feel on your finger. To determine the ring size, you must round up the size of the ring and not round down. This will help to ensure a better fit.</p>
<p>There are a huge variety of tungsten ring designs available for weddings. The most common designs are the dome, concave, faceted, or inlaid. You should consider some simple yet elegant design for the selection of your tungsten wedding rings. Thus, you have to consider the look of the tungsten wedding bands when you are out shopping for them.</p>
<p>There are some jewelers who claim that the tungsten wedding bands they offer are bonded with nickel but in fact it is combined with cobalt. The drawback of cobalt is that it causes skin reaction and may cause a skin. In addition to that, rings made of cobalt have a low resistance against scratches and has lower durability in comparison to tungsten carbide rings. The easy way to spot a tungsten cobalt ring is the price tag. Its value is relatively cheaper and would be on par with the value of silver.</p>
<p>On the other hand, the prices of the tungsten carbide rings would be the same as the platinum or gold rings. Real tungsten carbide will cost more than a tungsten cobalt ring. But you have to remind yourself that you would like a wedding ring that will last for a lifetime.</p>
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