The Triton Collection model 11-2008T is a highly polished exquisitely designed and fashionable titanium ring featuring a unique and elegant blend of 18kt. White Gold inlay … and like most of these mens wedding rings it comes with a lifetime warranty.
White gold is hot right now in the ring industry - mainly because it is a rare element and very unique in its appeal even to the more durable segment of this industry - for men who want a clean look but don’t want to sacrifice the look of a true masterpiece!
Titanium is durable - much as tungsten in its capacity to withstand cracks, scratches, breaks, and discoloring. It is also hypoallergenic and the rich lustrous finish has its appeal with women as well.
In this modern, contemporary 21st century age of jewelry innovations and stylish mens rings - what could be more daunting than picking out the perfect ring with the perfect stone at the perfect store? The selections are vast, the prices are as unique and different as the styles, the stores are found in malls, near malls, across from malls, and even in the privacy of your home or office using the modern, contemporary computer for online, comfortable and secure buying. Then there are the types of stones and inlaid materials to decide upon - from real diamonds in varying degrees, cuts and brightness categories to CZ’s that fool even the professionals in the business to gold and silver and platinum. Oh, and don’t forget tungsten rings or titanium or even stainless steel - they are all available and all in just the right size!
If you’re into diamonds, you might want to study a little about the varying degrees of quality that are part of each precious stone decision. Unless you are simply interested in a small, rather inexpensive diamond to add a small sparkle to your hand. In this case, most mens wedding rings are priced in the $250-500 range if the quality of the stone is not all that important.
One thing to keep in mind, a stone deftly placed in the middle of your ring is typically NOT covered under the many lifetime warranties that are invariably advertised in stores and online. Most sellers will tell you to use your homeowner’s policy if your precious tone is lost … not so with CZ’s, they are so inexpensive that one can replaced at nearly any jewelry store for under $40.00.
I can’t figure out how people come up with such creative ways of making things. Not just men’s rings I mean how they use substances like stainless steel for cars and plastic for cell phones and computers. I even saw a hand bad and a matching dress made of “duct tape”!!! Go figure. I guess that is why I am so intrigued with titanium rings.
I knew titanium was used for space age stuff like wings on space craft and in a number of athletic applications like golf clubs - but mens wedding rings?
Titanium rings hold their shape and luster due to its extreme hardness – in fact it has the highest strength to weight ratio of any known element. These and other characteristics make them the leading category in the men’s fashion jewelry industry.
Titanium is 99% pure in the leading manufacturers standards and nickel free. It is extremely lightweight and strong; is corrosion resistant and will not fade in the sunlight and has no known reaction to saltwater.
As stated, titanium rings have many positive characteristics when compared to other conventional materials - far stronger and harder and wears better and doesn’t mar easily. It is a lighter metal which allows for far more design opportunities. They are also Cobalt free which is extremely important when considering potential allergic reactions; it does not rust, is corrosion and scratch resistant and will never tarnish.
Due to its light weight, they are more durable and thicker than their counterparts in Silver, Gold and Platinum increasing the durability and potential for a life time of enjoyment. They are also more resistant to scratches and color abnormalities in that Titanium Rings are not “pigmented” or “painted”.
In summary - if you haven’t considered one of the newer entrants into the world of fashion jewelry - maybe it’s time you did!
To be counted on to be strong in the face of adversity, to be trusted and respected by your family, your employer and your friends; to be counted as worthy to accept and honor others’ trust in you - possibly one of the most outstanding characteristics you could ever say of another person. Can this be said of you? Have you ever considered what it takes to have this reputation? This honor? This responsibility?
Among other things it requires us to lead out in ways others can follow. To sometimes choose the road less followed because the world’s ways are not always to be trusted. It means that we have to sometimes sacrifice what we want today for what is best tomorrow. It also means that what we think about is a guide to our actions and what we hold dear in our hearts can oftentimes be counted on in times of great stress and grief - we must never discard that which we hold dear in our hearts such as family, friends and faith.
In “A Man for All Seasons” the main character stays true to himself, to his convictions, to the truths he holds dear, even at the peril of his life. This must be our standard as well if we would have said of us what was said of him - that we could true and committed to truth in all things.
I bought a tungsten ring the other day - this simple men’s ring reminds me of the values I hold dear within my family. It can nenver replace my actions but it can act as a strong reminder to that which is most important in my life. Interesting isn’t it - a men’s wedding ring acting as a reminder of all the good in life. may we never forget, may we never forget!
Have you ever thought about this question? Or, has anyone asked you how many men’s wedding rings you own? Does it really matter? Has your spouse ever talked with you about this question? What is proper? What is acceptable? What is practical? What is necessary? What is needed? Ask 10 people, get 10 different answers … go ahead and try it. Some will start out with it depends … others will say firmly it doesn’t matter. Still others will offer - one - why would anyone need more? And of course there are those who say everyone is different and beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder … well you get the routine!
Let’s start with custom, tradition, protocol. Fifty years ago - more than one wedding ring would be overkill, unnecessary and even labled as wrong. One ring - one marriage - one covenant - one woman. To own more would be saying that the first men’s ring was somehow insufficient or lacking in some degree and then of course the question - who buys the second one? The woman? The man? Get’s complicated …
But in today’s freer thinking and more liberal society - is more better? Maybe. Many men in today’s society work outside but also have a large portion of their life devoted to indoor activities - in the professional, cultural and societal elements. As such, they might want one ring to wear outdoors and another (one that is not scratched or worn) for wearing indoors. And what about style - might there be one that matches their watch or cuff-links better than another. How about one that matches their spouses dress, purse, hat, etc. better than another?
It is this man’s opinion that the days of one ring for the man are over. In fact my favorite is a titanium ring with nitinol cable inlay but I wear a gold or stainless steel often during the workday … what are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you.
Knowing what some of the mistakes are when buying men’s wedding rings might help you if you find yourself in the position of needing one for yourself or a special person in your life. Actually there are many mistakes but I will focus on the top 3:
1. Buying the wrong size. This is particularly an issue if you are buying a custom made ring and / or of the ring needs to be delivered by a particular date and there is no margin for error in the timeline. Additionally if the store you buy from has a crummy or non-existent return policy - you are in big trouble.
2. Purchasing from the wrong store. Most people think of the local jewelry store where their parents bought from years ago - the corner store or maybe even one of the newer malls in the area. Think again - high retail costs have driven up the price of men’s rings over the past 10 years; high rents, high insurance, high employee costs, theft, you name it - prices have skyrocketed in brick and mortar lcoations! You might want to check out the online sellers just to make sure you aren’t getting taken to the cleaners.
3. Buying the wrong quality. Or, one might say buying on the cheap. Today you can purchase a really nice tungsten or titanium or ceramic ring for under $300. You don’t need to buy the first cheap one you find in the mall or online - shop around and make sure you trust who you are buying from, check out their return policies and their written warranties. The newer rings on the market today - as noted above - are typically made with scratch-resistant materials and are highly durable. This minimizes the problems associated with quality in the older materials - before they were made using these hard, dynamic and durable materials.
Well, these aren’t the only mistakes people are making but in this writer’s opinion, they are the top 3 - in whatever order you choose. In any event, be careful and enjoy the fruits from buying right the first time!
I read with interest a recent time Magazine article titled “Unfaithfully Yours”. It appears that all of the recent hoopla about Governors, Senators and high-profile dignitaries being unfaithful to their wives has created a stir internationally. Why do they do this? Why are they so risk drawn when they have so much to lose? The article suggested that at its heart is a casual commitment to the marriage commitment itself. Many do not take it seriously - or at least not as much as people in the world used to. It is sad enough when considering the spouse that was cheated on … but of course the children are the real losers in this unfortunate game of selfishness and intrigue.
Did a men’s wedding ring used to mean more? Did a ring - tungsten ring, ceramic ring or any kind on a man’s finger used to say I am taken, I am committed, I am loyal to my best friend - my wife? Oh that it were that way again.
Let’s get back to the way things used to be - let’s get comnitted. Let’s remember who we are, let’s remember our children. Let’s remember our loved ones and place them first instead of our own selfish desires. We can do it - let’s make America strong again!
Many a courageous battle has been fought in a variety of wars - both foreign and on the homeland of the United States of America. One of the most fierce and probably the most important of any war fought was that of World War II on the small island of Okinawa. Taking that island was a devastating blow to the very country that provoked the US into entering the war in the first place. Brave men stormed the island on D-Day and proved critical to the battle’s moving forward into victory as it lead up to the 2 bombs dropped on Japan that ended the war once and for all - even after Germany had surrendered.
I spoke with a veteran not long ago who not only fought in this great war but was on that tiny island. he indicated that one of the things that kept him going was his mens wedding ring. Why? He said he would look down on it - of course this was long before the likes of ceramic rings and tungsten rings - they were mostly gold then - and he would remember why he was fighting. He fought not just for his wife and for his family but for all who loved peace as much as he did. And he knew there were millions and millions that were praying for him and others day by day - this gave him the courage and stamina to carry on.
To this man and to all who fought in thsi great battle and the other battles that have allowed us to keep our freedoms - we pay tribute. We remember. We love. We will never foget …
Ever written a blog? Responded to one? Ever wanted to but just didn’t know how or just didn’t want your name out there is cyberspace somewhere? Well, here’s your chance. You can respond to mine … use an alias like “rinktombodymitchacombo” or maybe even “stargazer” or my favorite “streaker”. This last one sounded to me like maybe somebody should find this blogger and lock them up! Anyway, just respond to what I am writing - after all this is just my opinion and I know you have one as well - share it with me and the others that will read this. Please. Thanks you.
Men’s wedding rings. I have many. I wear only one. Why? It’s a long story - but the short version is that my son sells men’s rings. There - now you know. My favorite? Tungsten ring. Why? it is cool, not too expensive, looks rich and eye-catching and dynamic and rugged and the best thing - it will NOT scratch. period. It won’t - I have tested it. simply doesn’t scratch at all and for a guy that is important at least for this one when I am outside mowing the lawn and polishing the car and all those guy things.
OK. That’s my story - it is my opinion and I want to hear yours, I already asked please so I won’t say that again. Go ahead - you’ll be glad you did and you might even start to like sharing your opinion. After all no two people have the same opinions and to my knowledge no one has all the right answers anyway! Come on - live a little.
Price matters. A lot. Can you think of a time when it didn’t? No matter how much money we have we don’t like to waste it. At least no one I know does! whether it’s cars or boas or homes or diapers or pens or phones or computers or baseball gloves or purses - price matters. for the sake of this argument - we are going to focus on men’s wedding rings.
If you don’t care where you buy it - which I do - then it gets right down to value for the money. what style and type and stone and material for the retail or selling price. It’s sometimes hard to know what the real price is when looking at the “retail” price - has it been inflated or made up just to appear high so that you think you are getting a good deal? I mean how many of us know one style from the next and are experts at stones and facets and gold qualities and you name it? I found a site online that didn’t have retail prices … strange. They all have “retail” prices but this one did not - it just had our price (which seemed fair) and the sale price on some styles. The site was mensringstore.com. With a name like that you hope they had men’s rings??!!
They did - all sizes most ranging from 4 to 16 (I mean even a woman could find a size for herself with these sizes). Very fair prices, huge selection and all the new fashions and trends in materials and stones and settings and inlaid materials - you name it. So if price counts, check them out. at least that’s what I did …
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