Wedding Band for Three Stone Engagement Rings: Why the Band Has to Curve
With a three stone engagement ring, the wedding band is often left until later, and that is when the problem shows up: a straight band will not sit against the ring. It touches the side stones first and leaves a gap along the finger. The ring in this article came off our bench this month […]
Sandblasted Gold Ring: How the Matte Finish Is Made, How It Wears and How It Comes Back
This pair left our production floor this month: two wave shaped bands in 18K yellow gold, made to be worn together. The upper band carries three rows of pavé lab grown diamonds across the front. The lower band has no stones at all. Its outer surface was sandblasted, a step the team at the bench […]
Does White Gold Need to Be Replated? Rings Yes, Pendants Rarely
Does white gold need to be replated? Yes, if the piece is a ring you wear every day. Jewelers who re-plate white gold as routine bench work generally put a daily ring at 12 to 18 months between platings, a bracelet at around two years, and a pendant at two to three years or longer. […]
What Is a Pavé Setting? Types, Durability, and How to Choose
A pavé setting holds melee diamonds in drilled seats under raised metal beads. The types compared, what actually fails, resizing limits, and the specifications to confirm before ordering.
What Is a Wedding Band? A Complete Buyer’s Guide
A wedding band is the ring exchanged at a marriage ceremony and worn daily afterward. This guide explains what it is, how it differs from an engagement ring, and what to consider when choosing metal, width, fit, and pairing.
Wedding Band Buying Guide: How to Choose a Ring You Will Still Love Years Later
A practical wedding band guide covering metals, styles, fit, and manufacturing quality, with honest trade-off analysis for buyers making a long-term decision.