Wedding band advice

[makewayhomer]

I got Palladium, and for me the prices were

Platinum > Palladium > White Gold, though of course it depends what purity of gold you're talking about

Palladium has the characteristics of Platinum, it will just last a hundred years instead of a thousand. they will both stay white, unlike white gold, which will yellow over time. that was my understanding anyways

 

[mic]

Originally Posted by dah328

Both tungsten and titanium can be cut. Either is a good choice for an inexpensive wedding band.

Disagree. I have used several ring cutters and have yet to see one that could touch tungsten.

While tungsten absolutely can be cut with the correct tool or abrasive, I seriously doubt that a given health care facility will have access to that equipment in an emergency setting... in my experience it can be hard enough to locate the standard ring cutter.

 

[Chico2007]

Originally Posted by stanwelks

I'm getting married and need to get a wedding band. I've never worn a ring, and am not too fond of the idea, though she wants me to wear one. Can anyone provide any suggestions? I will not wear yellow gold or diamonds. Thanks.
Why don't you want to wear one? If you're a player and think it's going to cramp your style, think again. These things are chick magnets.

Good idea to avoid diamonds. Go with a rounded edge (sometimes called comfort fit). Just keep the look as classic as possible and you'll be fine.

 

[Not Ed Harris]

Originally Posted by mic

Disagree. I have used several ring cutters and have yet to see one that could touch tungsten.

My cousin's husband came across a report from an incident with a tungsten ring at work. No kind of ring cutter will get through it as it's essentially made from the same stuff as the cutter is. Apparently what you need is a very strong pair of snips.

 

[JRB]

Step 1: Go to your local hardware store
Step 2: Buy a stainless steel pipe from the plumbing section, stick your finger in them until it's tight, but can still pull it out, then buy the next size smaller
Step 3: Cut to size, smooth off sharp edges.

Boom! Stainless steel is the way of the future.

In all honesty, I do have a couple friends that have gone with a dirt cheap stainless steel band (from a jeweler). I have a plain jane platinum band, comfort fit. Now that it's been there a few years I kind of wish I would have went with something with more ... personality. Saw one the other day with a "hammered" band running through the middle, I quite liked it.

 

[mic]

Originally Posted by Not Ed Harris

My cousin's husband came across a report from an incident with a tungsten ring at work. No kind of ring cutter will get through it as it's essentially made from the same stuff as the cutter is. Apparently what you need is a very strong pair of snips.

In my experience (I worked with tungsten carbide daily for about ten years) the only things that cut it are: 1. a silica carbide cutting/grinding wheel; 2. an industrial diamond cutting wheel; or 3. one hell of an impact (it's quite brittle).

I don't think you'll find either of the first two in a hospital ED or ICU (these are the most likely places one would need to remove a ring in a hurry due to swelling or edema), and the last is both unreliable and likely to damage the digit you're trying to save. A big enough pair of snips might exert enough pressure to pop it, but having cut rings off of patients' fingers, I don't see that happening safely... there's just no room to work, and fingers are delicate little things.

sorry to bore you all; carry on!

 

[dasai]

I have platinum, because that's the done thing in Japan (for when gold just isn't enough?). We got a pair of fairly simple ones for ¥50,000 each (technically a present to each other), with mine completely plain and hers with a small diamond inlaid in the band. She tends to like flashier designs, but I convinced her that for something you wear every day, subtle is better. Platinum is slightly more durable than gold but still gets scuffed up quite a bit; you can get it cleaned and have the scratches buffed out periodically. For a slightly more resilient band, you can try to find one in Pt900 (90% platinum alloy) rather than the purer and more expensive Pt950.

EDIT: And what the others said about comfort fit.

 

[MichaelPemulis]

I got mine from a local jeweler.

It is yellow gold, and has a hammered finish, which he did himself. I love the hammered finish because it actually looks better all scuffed up (which happens in like a week).

I recommend finding a local jeweler and getting something plain.

 

[paco_deluca]

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[Ike]

http://www.bluenile.com/wedding-ring-platinum_3202

This is what I picked up for my big day. The hammered part isn't too shiny, and the textures are nice. BN always has 10% off codes.

Brilliantearth also has some nice stuff.

 

[GBear]

5 axis CNCs can do some cool things. Not sure if I'd wear them though but I had to find a good excuse to post them.

https://www.roguedzn.com/home.php#/products/revolver

https://www.roguedzn.com/home.php#/products/discus

 

[ktrp]

Platinum is also a pretty traditional choice. White gold was developed as an alternative to platinum when platinum was all being used by the military.

I have a plain platinum band. I'd prefer a thicker band then I have I guess, but budget was an issue. Fairly thin platinum bands are traditional anyway.

The personalization for me is the inscription on the inside.

 

[lee_44106]

If you don't like wearing then don't, as long as your wife is OK with that.

I have a white gold plain comfort band and a Cartier Love ring. I alternate them.

 

[Beatlegeuse]

Wow, I'm getting married this year and I was looking at Tungsten Carbide rings...now I'm afraid I'm going to lose my finger if anything ever happens!

 

[mktitsworth]

Anne Wolf at Ray Street annex in San Diego does wonderful work in mokume gane. http://www.raystreetannex.com/weddingrings.html The first ones (rose gold/sterling) are what she did for us.