for guys -- are there any decent online shops for men's wedding bands? I went to a couple of jewelers in town and wasn't keen on the prices -- surely there has to be a quality, but cheaper alternative online. any suggestions?
wedding rings
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The fiance and I, well wife and I now, went for Celtic knot work style rings. We went with an outfit in New York called Walker Metalsmith and we could not have been happier with our purchases.
http://www.celtarts.com/
I got this in palladium white gold: http://www.walkermetalsmiths.com/R1.html
http://www.celtarts.com/
I got this in palladium white gold: http://www.walkermetalsmiths.com/R1.html
We got ours here: http://www.greenkarat.com/
Their prices are pretty good (better than we found locally) and the gold is recycled!
Their prices are pretty good (better than we found locally) and the gold is recycled!
A few years ago I bought my (now ex) fiances engagement ring from these guys. It was very good quality and they were very good to deal with.
(Should have saved the money and bought a motor bike, though.
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http://www.mdcdiamonds.com/WedAnRings.cfm?
(Should have saved the money and bought a motor bike, though.
)http://www.mdcdiamonds.com/WedAnRings.cfm?
My wedding band is like the one below, although it is in Paladium, which is a mixed metal of Platinum and Titanium (I think) which look every bit as good as platinum, and is just as durable, and mine was 1/2 the cost! It is ScottKay brand, and I think they are the only ones who have palladium right now... Mine cost $650, whereas the platinum cost nearly $2k.
I got mine from Roger's Jewlers, but I think that is just a CA shop, so YYMV...
I got mine from Roger's Jewlers, but I think that is just a CA shop, so YYMV...
Not to be snide, but gold is one of the most commonly recycled materials on the planet. High value and easy recycling make cause it to be so.
There was a similar thread some time ago about wedding bands. Here is a site that was recommended for titanium rings.
http://www.titaniumstyle.com/index.html
http://www.titaniumstyle.com/index.html
+1 for paladium
My wife and I both have it on our rings and I am so glad I did. It more durable than gold, lighter than platnum which is pretty heavy and it looks great. I love my ring. Best part is it is not much more expensive than gold.
Titanium was what I wanted but it cant be resized so that was out of the question
My wife and I both have it on our rings and I am so glad I did. It more durable than gold, lighter than platnum which is pretty heavy and it looks great. I love my ring. Best part is it is not much more expensive than gold.
Titanium was what I wanted but it cant be resized so that was out of the question
I like the look of titanium but it was far more expensive than tungsten when we were shopping. Mine's tungsten, in case you were wondering.
I like this site. I bought mine locally, well, an hour away. It helped a lot to get away from the chain and mall shops.
Along with what Sparkchaser said, if you want a nicely celtic romantic twist, have a look at Claddagh rings. Nice romantic story behind them and all that.
I wear one, (the only jewelery that I wear, excepting my fine collection of cool watches), given to me by someone I'll never see again. The Sigfem doesn't like it but she tolerates it.
- John
PS: http://www.claddaghring.com/
I wear one, (the only jewelery that I wear, excepting my fine collection of cool watches), given to me by someone I'll never see again. The Sigfem doesn't like it but she tolerates it.
- John
PS: http://www.claddaghring.com/
I mentioned James Avery a few months ago on another thread. Good quality and good looking stuff. Check them out: http://search.jamesavery.com/?drop_down=Wedding&i=1&top_nav=Rings&u1=top_nav&u2=drop_down
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Gaseous,
I'm wondering where you went?
Have you tried this place http://www.perrycohnjewelers.com/default.aspx ?
We use them exclusively for all our jewelry needs.
I hope they can help you. Ask for Lenny or Ron.
Palladium is an element, apparently a very stylish one. Thanks for a great idea.
I bought 18k rose gold bands for my wife and me online from a jeweler and did very well on them. The transaction was good, the rings are nice, and I felt great about it...
...until a year and a half later when they sent me an email offering to buy them back! Now THAT is tacky!
...until a year and a half later when they sent me an email offering to buy them back!
Now THAT is tacky!I didn't want anything overly ornate. I decided on a plain platinum band. Shopped around and found exactly what I was looking for..........at Costco.
95% pure platinum band, 3/16 inch wide, and if I remember correctly it was $400. That was almost 6 years ago though. I don't know how much they may have gone up since, but do check out your local Costco.
95% pure platinum band, 3/16 inch wide, and if I remember correctly it was $400. That was almost 6 years ago though. I don't know how much they may have gone up since, but do check out your local Costco.
A lot of my friends have gone with titanium. It's indestructible and with all the money you spent on an engagement ring, it's a way to save some bucks over gold or platinum.
Good luck and congratulations.
Good luck and congratulations.
Ok - so it isn't a budget option, it does give you a sense of satisfaction knowing it is one-of-a-kind.
My wife is Samoan, so I used a Samoan 'frangipani' pattern as the basis. It was made with 4 marquee cuts ceylonese sapphires. Once she approved the design, I had a jeweller make it for me.
Of course when we went shopping for a wedding ring, nothing would go with it, so I had to design a wedding band to go with it. Next step is she now wants an eternity ring - I will have to design that too.
Designing doesn't have to be costly - but you will get something you both want.
My wife is Samoan, so I used a Samoan 'frangipani' pattern as the basis. It was made with 4 marquee cuts ceylonese sapphires. Once she approved the design, I had a jeweller make it for me.
Of course when we went shopping for a wedding ring, nothing would go with it, so I had to design a wedding band to go with it. Next step is she now wants an eternity ring - I will have to design that too.
Designing doesn't have to be costly - but you will get something you both want.
I have a gold and diamond wedding band, but I bought a tungsten band for everyday wear. Tungsten is the most indestructible material you can get a ring in. It won't scratch like titanium.
I bought it from E-Wedding Bands. They sell all materials like yellow and white gold, platinum, palladium, titanium, ceramic, and tungsten. They also have diamond rings. Their prices are better than most I've seen.
I bought it from E-Wedding Bands. They sell all materials like yellow and white gold, platinum, palladium, titanium, ceramic, and tungsten. They also have diamond rings. Their prices are better than most I've seen.
