Tungsten Ring Design

27 08 2008

Tungsten rings are both ornamental and functional. Its design should reflect these two virtues. Its shape, size, and overall appearance should complement the way it’s meant to be worn. In other words, a tungsten ring form should match its function. A tungsten ring, for example, should stay comfortably in place on the finger.

 

In the variety of tungsten jewelry styles available today, one aspect of a good design tends to remain constant, and that’s balance. Balance doesn’t necessarily mean that all design elements are identical. An abstract pendant can be asymmetrical, which a design that incorporates elements that don’t exactly match each other. The pearls in a pair of earrings can be different colors. An elegant cluster pendant might have diamonds in different sizes and shapes. But there is usually some balancing element in the design that pulls it all together.

 

Tungsten jewelry designers experiment with many elements common to other visual arts, including color, pattern, and line. Combined with the all-important ingredient of imagination, these elements comprise breathtaking “wearable art” that is both beautiful and practical.

 

Good design doesn’t need to be complex or avant-garde. On the contrary, it can be deceptively simple. Consider a fairly basic tungsten ring design – simple round wedding band. If this tungsten wedding band flatters the finger, then their design, however simple, fits the manufacturer’s intended purpose and adds value to the item for the customer.

 

tungsten ring

tungsten ring

 

Good design can also include versatility. Examples of design versatility are necklaces with removable brooches, pearl strands that convert to choker-and-bracelet sets and earring jackets that transform the look of simple stud earrings. Versatile design is an advantage to someone on a limited budget as well as to someone who simply wants to expand a jewelry wardrobe without buying a lot of different pieces.





Jewelry Regulating Marks in Asian Countries

3 08 2008

In Japan, jewelry manufacturers submit their goods to the Mint Bureau, an agency of the government’s Ministry of Finance. The Mint examines the fineness of platinum, gold, silver, and platinum-and-gold items, then stamps the items with the Mint Certification Mark and fineness mark. Platinum items are also marked with a “Pt.” The mint is also in discussions to start marking tungsten wedding bands due to tungsten jewelry popularity in Asia. Especially popular in Japan are the black tungsten rings thanks to the tungsten wedding ring boom.

 

Black Tungsten Ring

Black Tungsten Ring

                                                                                                                        

The Mint Bureau has different fineness marks for platinum in 850, 900, 950, and 1000 ppt; for gold in nine categories from 375 ppt (9K) through 1000 ppt;  and for silver in 800, 900, 925, 950, and 1000 ppt. Items made of a combination of platinum and gold are marked with numbers to indicate the purity of both metals (for example, 750/900Pt). The Mint’s fineness mark is usually accompanied by a manufacturer’s trademark.

 

In Hong Kong, the Customs and Excise Department administers gold regulations through its Trade Descriptions Ordinance. The bottom limit for gold alloy is 8K, or 333 ppt of gold. The finest karatage – not less than 990 ppt, or 99 percent pure – gets the designation of “Chuk Kam,” with special Chinese characters stamped on the items. The Chinese characters for “Chuk Pak Kam” indicate platinum with a fineness of not less than 990 ppt.

 

Indonesia’s gold jewelry standards require a special mark along with the manufacturer’s logo and karatage is subject to confirmation by government and industry associations. Indonesia is also developing tungsten jewelry standards for tungsten ring market.





Black Tungsten Wedding Rings

13 07 2008
 

Black Tungsten Carbide Ring

Black Tungsten Carbide Ring

Black tungsten rings have become extremely popular as wedding bands in recent years. Due to the heft and hardness tungsten has earned a sense of high value. When buyers are in the market they will also refer to black tungsten rings as gunmetal wedding rings.

Men’s tungsten rings commonly come in two widths; 6mm and 8mm. 8mm tungsten carbide rings are the more popular of the two. Common men’s ring sizes range from 9 – 11. Always be sure to know your ring size before making a purchase or ensure the company you buy from has an exchange policy or re-sizing option. Any reputable retailer will offer this.

Men’s jewelry is more popular than ever before and selection of what men can choose from is increasing every day. Modern or traditional it is an individualistic expression of style, fashion, commitment or love. Tungsten rings will last a lifetime and will not scratch. Express yourself today with a tungsten carbide ring.