Downtown Los Angeles, is growing day by day, lofts, shopping places, stores, cafes, Staple Center, Nokia, etc… As leading companies and professional services firms have long known, Downtown Los Angeles is an ideal site for national and regional corporate headquarters. Boasting Los Angeles’ largest concentration of class A office towers, Downtown is home to the City’s five largest law firms and all major national accounting practices. Downtown Los Angeles also has established itself as the location of choice for other key Information Age industries. For example, the area is the regional hub to virtually all major and second-tier telecommunications companies, which have expanded rapidly here to meet the burgeoning demand for their services. The jewelry district is also getting bigger, one of the main building is St. Vincent Jewelry Center located at between 6th and 7th street on Hill st. RingsForYourWedding.com is part of this jewelry building since 1987, giving service to public such as repairs, diamond setting, designing by hand or by CAD (Computer Aided Design). They Are making and selling ,with artistic styles and colors such as two tone white and yellow or tri color white, yellow and pink gold. Diamonds like Princess cut, round , baguette, men’s tungsten carbide wedding rings,. We’ve noticed a big interest in contemporary metals such as titanium, tungsten carbide. When you come to shopping to downtown L.A. visit them or go online www.ringsforyourwedding.com and check out their exclusive styles and selections.

Joe Ohan
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Wedding Rings are the most important assortments when it comes to marriage. Sparkling, glittering, made with cut out designs, these wedding rings come with a charm which is unmatched. Blending old techniques and modern art, these jewel pieces are beyond comparison.

Wedding rings in all the different grades of metal like platinum, diamond, gold, silver, palladium and gemstones. Including the list also come the Titanium and Tungsten rings. Carved, hand – braided, designer and classical, these rings are something which one adores for his or her life. Given to each other by married couples to each other to reciprocate their marriage vows, to reflect their love and affection in the form of wedding rings, these are the prized possession of the bride and the bridegroom.

Either a combination of white and yellow gold, or pure platinum or titanium these are the best gifts one can get at the time of marriage.Made or designed in various forms, these are made to suit the different tastes of clients. Glittering and alluring these are the charms which one holds on throughout their lifetime. Studded with gemstones, pearls, diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other precious gems the wedding diamond rings are not only the charm of the bride and the bridegroom but also of those attending the wedding.

After all, wedding is a celebration of a lifetime with memories encased in those tiny things which slip down the fingers so easily. Men’s wedding rings are often heavier and thicker than the women’s wedding rings. The design of men’s wedding rings is also not very heavy as compared to women’s rings. Women’s rings are quite intricate in their design and posses the best of the craftsmen. Some of them are the traditional, some contemporary, some classical and some unique – each piece made with the same craftsmanship to bring out the best.

One can buy these beautiful wedding rings from any of the leading jewelers in the town or one can buy from online shopping stores like Home Shop 18 which give guarantee over each piece they sell. You can pay for the rings either by Pay Pal through Credit Card or by cash when the product is delivered at home. Log on to any of these online shopping store sites to know more about them…

Priti Chaba
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Ever get tired of searching through endless mall shops, trying to find high quality jewelry at affordable prices? How about attending big jewelry sales that just fail to deliver? If this sounds familiar to you, you should join a growing crowd of millions of consumers who are finding affordable, high quality jewelry online. Everything from wedding bands, engagement rings, diamond anniversary bands, watches and more can all be found online and purchased from the comfort of your own home.

Nowadays, internet shopping has become appreciated and used by all social and age groups, as an ideal alternative to crowded, schedule restricted jewelry shops. And why shouldn’t it be so popular when it saves you precious time, effort, and money? Imagine having to find a special ring or a wedding band just a few days from such holidays as Valentine’s Day, when all the jewelry stores are invaded by hundreds and hundreds of people just as busy as you. Senseless hours being wasted perusing through overprice jewelry being sold by commissioned sales associates. It’s time to find a better way.

Online jewelry shops offer a varied range of products, from earrings to gemstone jewelry, from rings and bands to watches and special products (for special occasions). Also, you can find pieces of jewelry made from white or yellow gold, platinum, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, and precious gemstones – including rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and more. A variety of products, for all tastes and fit for every occasion, lie waiting to be discovered. You can easily find the most amazing pieces of jewelry, from diamond anniversary bands to golden or pearl rings and earrings. And online selection cannot be beat. There are literally millions of pieces of jewelry available on the web – far more than any one store could ever stock.

Of course, the best feature of online stores is that the prices are usually much lower than brick and mortar shops. Online stores do not have to invest in costly showrooms and have a much lower overhead. This savings is passed on to you, and you benefit by having the same jewelry items at reduced prices. Moreover, many online jewelry stores offer free shipping and money back returns so you can buy for less, but still buy with confidence.

Online jewelry shopping is a booming industry as more and more people are feeling comfortable with making larger purchase online. Buying jewelry online just makes sense for so many reasons – the time saved, the virtually limitless selection, and affordable prices. It just can’t be beat.

So the next time you are planning on surprising your loved ones with a piece of jewelry you know they’ve been craving, remember to first check on online stores for the best prices and offers. In doing so, you’ve assured yourself a way to a satisfactory shopping experience and have saved yourself the trouble of waiting in line at a big store. Once you’ve experienced the simplicity and effectiveness of online transactions, especially on luxury products like gemstones and jewels, you may never want to go back to brick and mortar shopping again.

Razvan Jr
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On the day of wedding brides and grooms exchange the rings as a part of their marriage vows. It is considered as a token of love and not only love as we have said that this exchanging of rings stands for trust, promise, and companionship. On the left hand on ring finger this ring is worn. There are differences between a wedding ring and an engagement ring. Both can be made of gold, white gold, platinum and titanium. Traditionally wedding rings are made up of gold and silver alloy. But now designers are making rings of platinum and titanium. They are more durable and beautiful than a gold or silver ring. Platinum and titanium rings have a classy look with diamonds setting. Apart from diamonds valuable stones like emerald, ruby and Safire make these rings impressive and give them a rendering beauty. Just be sure and have a clear idea about the price and make your choice.

But till now nothing can replace the priority of gold among the couples. Gold is such a metal which can not lose its aura, its shininess and beauty over the years. Gold, as a metal is a lovely yellow color. Gold is favorable because it is looking good when it is worn and giving the right shape to it is easy and it is also durable. Pure gold is also very malleable at 24 carats so it is easy to design and shape. However, the best thing about the gold wedding ring is that it is available in different shades, designs and goes well with other metals too. If you want to purchase wedding ring made out of gold then you can quite different, inspiring shades like rose, green and even white gold.

Now you may not be sure about the factor that which type of gold ring would be perfect for the design you choose. Sometimes it is good to choose a type that is not 24 carat because every design is not suitable for 24c gold. This is because a higher carat that this would make the ring prone to twisting and going out of shape. So ensure that you select a wedding band that is either 14 c or 18 c. According to your necessity you can order a gold wedding ring which has alloyed metal. Mixture of two or more alloys along with gold to create a special and inexpensive wedding ring can be applied. Also, the more the proportion of gold the more expensive the wedding rings will be. So, to have a long-lasting wedding ring that suits your budget, select the appropriate carat value. Budget is another important thing that can attract you towards choosing a golden ring comparing platinum or tungsten ring.

Another point in favor of a gold wedding ring is that the ring can always be resized when you want to. However, remember that in case of engraving or studding of diamonds or stones, the resizing could get a tad bit difficult. A gold wedding ring is appropriate for a traditional wedding.

Mark Fisher
http://www.articlesbase.com/jewelry-articles/gold-wedding-ring-for-every-wedding-ceremony-1150857.html

It seems like i never go a week without chatting with someone who asks, “So how much do you sell your rings for?”
I reply, “Oh, a Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band like yours is $99 on our website. How much did you pay?”
Usually they don’t even want to say, but it’s almost always about $300 to $400. They’ve been duped by the jeweler in the mall or on the corner of Main Street. So how do you avoid getting ripped off when shopping in an industry that has one of the highest markups on the planet Earth? I suggest the following guidelines.

#1 - If a deal is too good to be true, it’s too good to be true. I can’t believe people are thinking they found the deal of the century when they buy a “genuine” Rolex online for $68 only to be floored when they take it into a real Rolex shop to find out it’s not the same as the $8500 one behind the glass. Come on people!

#2 - Check out the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org to check the validity of the company. Even if a company is not accredited it will still show if they have had any complaints in the last year. I NEVER buy anything online anymore without checking the BBB first. If a company doesn’t list themselves on there, don’t you think it might be for a reason?

#3 - Testimonials saying, “I was so satisfied with the customer service of company x because they took care of me and the product was wonderful and I want them to marry my first born daughter and blah, Blah, BLAH,” are a load of bunk. People just don’t write this type of thing very often, and if they do, it’s probably because they were asked to. How are you ever going to verify that Lisa from Westchestertonfieldville, Iowa really wrote that anyway?

#4 - Click on their security certificate. Simple Simon. Is it from a company you recognize or can verify on Google? When you’re entering your credit card information does it say https:// instead of http://? (The “s” stands for secure).

#5 - Call the phone number listed. If there is no phone number or someone answers speaking Swahili, good luck. You’ve been warned.

#6 - Try out there customer response email. Is their email address joecoxhulahips at fake email dot com or is it service@weddingringsforever.com, (or something else legit)?

#7 - Don’t buy from the first place you see unless you’re happy paying a higher price knowing it’s EXACTLY what you want. What ever happened to comparison shopping? I always feel sorry for those couples I see drive away with a new car from the first lot they stopped at.

#8 - Internet sales are usually just a marketing ploy. What you find is a good deal today will still be a good deal tomorrow. Don’t be afraid to sleep on it. Sales never end, they just change shape and form.

#9 - MSRP is a scam. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price is usually founded upon a survey, not what people are actually willing to pay. Anyone can go around and eventually find some crack head willing to pay $295 for a pair of sneakers that just cost $2 to import from China. At Wedding Rings Forever we only use list price comparisons, and they’re actually based upon other prices we find our competitors selling the same products for. You may look at the list prices and say, “That’s ridiculous.” It is beyond me how people can charge so much and still sleep at night. You usually end up paying for their commercials, advertising, commercial building lease, and other overhead that we’ve been able to avoid.

#10 - Number 10 could be a whole other slew of reasons but I will just sum is up with BE SMART. If you have to enter your Social Security Number to buy a blouse, is that smart? If you agree to help the Prince of Nigeria wire 8 billion dollars to his bank in Omaha to help his dying sister, is that smart? If someone contacts you asking for all your personal information rather than you seeking that product out, is that smart? I would expect more from the savvy internet generation we live in.

Well, there it is! Good luck and happy shopping. Remember that the most important part of the wedding band is not the band at all, but rather who is wearing it and how it symbolizes love for one another.

Wade Peterson
http://www.articlesbase.com/weddings-articles/top-10-ways-to-avoid-being-ripped-off-when-wedding-ring-shopping-1006992.html

When it comes to wedding pieces, men’s diamond rings represent a fairly recent innovation. Prior to the late 19th Century, most men did not even wear a wedding band; diamond rings for women existed, but were exceedingly rare. The jewelry industry, trying to create a market where non existed, managed to sell the public on the idea of double diamond ring wedding sets, but the wedding rings themselves were plain gold bands more often than not. It was only after 1950 that mens diamond rings became popular.

The Most Brilliant Marketing Campaign

“Diamonds are forever.” That simple phrase practically transformed the diamond ring market overnight. It was a phrase that was invented by an unknown advertising executive for the DeBeers Corporation, which to this day controls well over half of the world diamond trade. The campaign was rolled out in 1950; within a few years, diamond jewelers could barely keep up with the demand for diamond rings - including mens diamond rings.

Choices

Today, double diamond ring wedding sets are quite common; some even include the engagement ring as well.

When it comes to mens diamond rings, there are many options out there in terms of style, cut, and type of metal. White gold diamond rings are the most popular choice, followed by yellow and red gold. Recently, platinum, palladium and even tungsten diamond rings are available. Not only are these precious metals more valuable than gold, but are far more durable, as gold is a fairly soft metal.

At least one prominent company specializes in these types of rings, from which the center stone is left unmounted, so as to allow the customer to choose the diamond or other gem s/he prefers.

In other cases, one may be able to actually design their own individual rings with the assistance of a diamond jeweler. Such services may cost extra, but the client is assured of getting a completely unique piece of jewelry.

How Much To Spend

Diamond wedding sets vary widely in terms of price, from a few hundred dollars to several thousands. The general rule of thumb is to figure on about six months’ salary as the amount to spend on the wedding set, including the engagement ring. In addition, many couples now exchange “promise rings” at or near the beginning of a relationship, as well as “eternity rings,” which are typically exchanged at a later wedding anniversary. Mens diamond rings are available for these occasions as well as the engagement and the actual wedding.

Jonathan Blocker
http://www.articlesbase.com/jewelry-articles/new-trends-mens-diamond-rings-383894.html

TWO
http://www.tungstenworld.com/Tungsten-Carbide-Ring/MODERNO-8mm-Half-Round/

I love both.
I’ve also heard that tungsten original color is black.
If that’s the case, do I have to worry about the silver one tinting?
@ JNS - thank you!
lol you’re right, same rings!

Those are beautiful rings.

I would personally prefer the lighter silver. I love the black, but not for everyday wear. I would then get a brushed finish, I think that would look fabulous, I prefer it to polished which I find "sticky".

It is my understanding that tungsten is naturally a metallic grey silver, and when you see black tungsten, it has been combined with carbide powder in the manufacturing process. The site you linked to mentions something about an ionization process too?

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

Pure gold is quite soft. For jewelry purposes, gold is usually mixed or "alloyed" with other metals to give it strength and to change its color. Pure gold is stated as 24 Karat or 24K, and is often combined with other metals such as copper, silver and nickel to yield different purities such as 10K, 14K and 18K. 10K is 10/24 pure or 41.66% gold. 14K is 14/24 pure or 58.33% gold. 18K is 75%.

Using more nickel in the alloy will turn the metal white- using more copper will cause the metal to retain more of its yellow coloration. Variations in the alloy mix can create an interesting array of colors including pink and green.

White gold is often electro plated with another rare white metal, rhodium, in order to give it a very bright white finish. Base metals are often electroplated with pure gold to give the appearance of pure gold.

Federal Trade Commission rules require that jewelry items that are sold as gold must be stamped with the purity and bare the trademark of the manufacturer. The stamp will normally appear as 14K, or 18KT. Sometimes the stamp will take the numerical and take numerical form such as "585" indicating 14K, "750" for 18K.

Platinum
Platinum is a rare white metal that is relatively new to the jewelry world. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and has experienced a tremendous resurgence in the past 20 years. Platinum is also alloyed with other rare metals such as iridium and palladium giving it exceptional strength and durability. The purity of Platinum in jewelry is normally at least 90%. Platinum that is 95% or greater in purity can be stamped simply, PLT or PLAT. For purities below 95% the percentage must be indicated, such as "900 PLT", indicating a purity of 90% platinum.

Platinum is scarcer and more costly than gold and is used in greater purity as a jewelry metal. As a result jewelry items manufactured with platinum are considerably more expensive than those made from white gold.

Practical advice:
14K white gold is a very good alternative to platinum. The look is essentially the same and the price significantly less. Larger items made in platinum can also become quite heavy and may not be as comfortable as the same item in 14K white gold.

In items that contain expensive diamonds or gemstones, the cost of a platinum setting may be a relatively small portion of the overall cost. In these cases many customers prefer to have a platinum setting for the additional purity, heft, strength and durability.

Titanium:
Titanium is a light, grayish color metal that holds up like steel, but feels like aluminum. Titanium hold up to wear and tear, while being lightweight. What more could one ask for? As a material is very light and extremely durable although it is not indestructible. In particular, titanium is used in a number of industries including the military, aerospace and sporting goods. As a result, titanium jewelryis highly resistant to corrosion and scratching.

Tungsten:
Tungsten is a very heavy and hard metal for its size (4x harder than titanium) but can scratch easily. Tungsten will hold its shine and shape longer than any other jewelry available on the market. A downfall of this metal is that it can NOT be re-sized so make sure that you get your finger size before ordering!

Sterling Silver
Pure silver is a fairly soft metal and is mixed with other metals, usually copper, to attain greater hardness and durability for use in jewerly and flatware. Sterling silver contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy. Sterling silver is often expressed and stamped as .925.

Silver is the most reflective of all metals. For this reason it is used as the backing for mirrors. It’s ability to take a very high polish and its malleability and durability make it a great metal for jewelry making. It’s relative availability compared to gold and platinum make it an affordable precious metal.

Sterling silver has a tendency to oxidize in air, causing it to darken. To look it’s best it needs to be polished from time to time in order to retain its luster. Polishing clothes are available that with gentle rubbing can quickly remove the oxidation and restore a bright finish. Sealers are also used on some silver products to provide tarnish resistance.