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Article explains the platinum to palladium comparison.

 

If you are confused by the platinum to palladium comparison, and want a good place to start, then you may want to read Platinum to Palladium Comparison for Jewelry. It is a very straightforward article that lays out all the important facts about platinum and palladium. In essence, platinum is the Mercedes of metals, while palladium is the nicely equipped Honda Accord.

A jewelry artist talks about casting a set of wedding bands

While most wedding bands and wedding rings are hand cut from extruded tubing (think about how you cut cookie dough when it came in a roll, or how you cut slice off a piece from a stick of pepperoni), another way to create wedding bands and wedding rings is through a process called “casting.” Casting involves waxes and molds, and can be somewhat time consuming. Basically, hot metal is pouring into the mold and allowed to solidify. It’s a manufacturing process that is good for creating a piece of jewelry that has a more complex shape or several components to it. When buying a cast wedding band or wedding ring , look for a smooth, even finish, with no holes, bumps or porosity. Jewelry artist Beth Cyr writes about her recent experience casting a set of plain wedding bands on her blog.

Check out more of Beth Cyr’s creations on her Flickr photostream.

Weddingrings-weddingbands.com’s 101st blog post!

Here it is! Within a relatively short period of time, Weddingrings-weddingbands.com has reached its 101st blog post. The goal of this blog is to help highlight interesting wedding bands and wedding rings, and to also offer practical advice about nearly anything related to bridal jewelry.

There is a lot of information about precious metals and jewelry in general that’s floating around out there. And unfortunately, not all of it is 100% accurate. I am glad to offer my opinion as well as highlight places to go in order to get the right facts so that consumers can enter a jewelry store armed with more than just what may have been already told to them from the other side of the counter. Jewelry is a tricky business, so the more tools that you have – the better! Jewelry is an investment, and an informed consumer is the jewelry industry's best customer.

Can that tungsten wedding band be sized?

Barefootmommies.com features a pretty nice post highlighting wedding bands and wedding rings made from tungsten. Tungsten is a cool looking metal, and feels unique and sleek to the touch. But you can also break a tungsten wedding ring with a hammer. And it can not be sized. So while the price is right for a lot of non-precious metal wedding bands and wedding rings – what do you do if you gain or lose weight and need the ring sized? Wedding bands and wedding rings made from precious metals such as platinum, palladium and gold can be sized down the road if need be. While a sizing issue is probably not on your mind now, it certainly can be after those extra trips to the buffet!

Read the entire blog post “Superior Wedding Bands – Tungsten” at Barefootmommies.com.

Wedding blog asks- “Is Your Jewelry Made in America?”

Do you ever wonder if your wedding ring or wedding band is made in America? Or do you really even care? I have been reading and writing more and more about the importance of buying products which are made in America – especially since we seem to be entrenched in such a tough economy. Like the automotive industry, the jewelry industry as been hit hard as well. Many manufacturers are turning towards importing less expensive jewelry products from overseas. And while the price is certainly less, the quality may be less as well.

WeddingPlanningandAccessories.com is currently featuring two blog posts stressing the importance and impact of buying jewelry that’s made in America. One post talks about wedding bands and wedding rings, while another discusses the American jewelry industry in general. Personally, I understand fully the economic effect of buying jewelry that’s made in America. And I believe it’s time for American consumers to really start thinking about where their wedding bands, wedding rings and jewelry in general comes from. Yes – most metals, diamonds and gems have to be imported and are possibly only available from other countries. But where is the finished product made? Is that wedding band or wedding ring assembled domestically by local American craftsmen? These are issues that need to be thought about.