Rings

[David]

What's everyone doing for rings? My b2b and I have pretty much narrowed it down to two options:

1. Wooden Rings


2. Moebius Rings - something like this:

[Martin]

There are a few companies out there that deal in 'green' gold, as well, that is, recycled or reclaimed gold, for just such purposes as setting existing stones or fixings. You may well have come across such ideas, but greenkarat is one example. Still a bit rich for my blood but I had my eye on a modest, perfect fit for my b2b here for a while.

[Justin J Hyman]

We aren't using recycled gold but the stones in her ring are family diamonds from her grandmonther and a pearl from mine. This reduces the environmental impact somewhat and makes the ring just that much more meaningful. Silver for her and possibly titanuim for myself are the metals of choice so far.

[Martin]

Quick addendum here.
Apart from all the material choices and associated symbolism we've discussed, consider well how your ring will fit into your quotidian activities. This isn't a big point, just remember that there's no cutting through an aircraft grade titanium ring if your finger is caught up in finicky machinery, say.

No way baby. That's your finger coming off, instead.

Here ends Health & Safety wif Gareth Keenan.

[Martin]

Actually, upon further research, I've found that this drawback is rather overstated. In fact, jewelery metals and alloys, including titanium and tungsten carbide, can be removed in emergency rooms and other such facilities with jewelers saws, or broken with vise pliers.

See for example http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tungsten_carbide

Of course, it's probably best to remove it and keep it safe in the event of working with finicky heavy machine tools, anyway.

This sub-addendum is motivated by my shift in preference to a tungsten carbide ring after realizing that, while initially my first choice, titanium is extremely light. I guess I just didn't internalize this obvious fact, but it feels like aluminum on your finger. Tungsten is just a weightier, chunkier presence without being big bling. *shrug* Just thought I'd point that out.

[Chris]

There is this place in New York where you can make your own wedding rings:

http://newyorkweddingring.com/

It's usually a weekend-long workshop and you work one-on-one as a couple with a professional "ring maker." They work with you to make a bunch of different styles, including mokume gane.

We have been thinking about doing this, so I figured I'd share. Only thing is, it's a little more expensive than a lot of the rings we've found elsewhere (we're only looking online really).

[Stewart D. Jenkins]

http://www.turtlelovecommittee.com/Casco_p/dk-rfile45.htm

looks so crazy and beautiful. I think me and my bride to be are 100% on these!