Once a person ties the knot, what do you think the most important key element of the wedding is? It’s the wedding ring or your wedding ribbon; everyone has their eyes on it. Later on your friends all vie around you to catch a glimpse of the beautiful wedding band you selected to grace your […]

Once upon a time, mens wedding rings didn’t exist. Until a hundred or so years ago, men did not wear wedding bands. Oh, they gave their wives rings, fancy gold bands that might have jewels encrusted, but as for themselves, there was no visible notation of marriage. These days, almost all men sport wedding rings. […]

In many ways the “ultimate” noble metal that one might consider for jewelry isn’t gold or platinum but their slightly tan colored cousin iridium. With the possible exception of osmium (which is smelly and toxic) it’s the rarest non-radioactive element in the earth’s crust — several times more so than either gold or platinum. It’s […]

Diamonds are definitely going to last forever, whether the couples last or don't. The world has seen innumerable high-profile engagements and marriages. Some of them last, some don't. But that doesn't take away the beauty of the diamond etched in our mind. So today, we are going to talk about some of the most famous […]

Body piercings have seen a resurgence of interest in the last ten to twenty years and are becoming more and more a part of the mainstream Western culture. Take a look at any fashion or entertainment magazine and you’ll see plenty of well-known celebrities with body piercings like navel rings or a labret. You might […]

Traditionally speaking, not having a wedding ring or band to present when proposing to your significant other is a practice that is frowned upon. For most part, the engagement ring is simply a symbol, which is then replaced by the actual wedding ring. Many couples choose to keep the same ring in both cases, and […]

A championship ring is a unit presented to members of the winning teams in the North American professional sports leagues and college tournaments. The rings are made from white or yellow gold with diamonds and they feature the name of the team, logo and championship number. As mentioned, the rings are given to members of […]

Most engagement rings are made from precious metals like platinum and gold and are likely to scratch over time. This is because these metals are soft and hence are likely to have scratches on them. However, the more careful and gentle you are, the milder the scratches will be. Often your engagement ring makes contact […]

Do you find amphibians lovable? Does the frog appeal to you in one way or another? If yes, it is not surprising at all considering that a frog muppet or cartoon characters are loved by millions. Could it be the fact that green is possibly a lucky colour? Maybe it is the color of green […]

Piercing of different body parts with various piercing rings and piercing studs has a long history. In different cultures and at different times men as well as women wore metal rings for various reasons. Some tried to show off their beauty and sex appeal, while others demonstrated their power or high social position. Sometimes the […]