You and your spouse-to-be got your brand new wedding bands all picked out and you are ready to personalize them by engraving a special message to each other inside the ring. But you don't know what type of engraving you should get. Did you know most reputable jewelers offer traditional etched engraving and new laser engraving? Traditional engraving is the way engraving has been down since the beginning of time, which is by carving or etching your personal message on to the surface of the ring. This is the same type of engraving you would see on trophies and plaques. This technique is quite simple. It involves using a needle like object made of an extremely hard material, usually hardened steel, to literally scratch your engraving on to your wedding bands. Although many jewelers will tell you that this type of engraving cannot be done on tungsten wedding bands because...

Black rings have been steadily increasing in popularity for use as wedding bands. Maybe it's the beauty of the dark color, maybe it's the mystery or maybe people just plain love how it looks. Whatever the reason may be, it's here to stay, and more and more black ring styles are constantly being introduced. The two most popular materials used to make black rings are black tungsten and black ceramic. What's the difference between the two and which one is better? Read on and find out. Tungsten by nature is a grayish color metal and cannot be made in a black color. Black tungsten is made by shooting tiny particles of titanium zirconium alloy, which is black in color, at an extremely high velocity so that the particles embed themselves into the surface of the tungsten ring. It is this titanium alloy that gives the black color to black tungsten...

This is because the harder a material is, the more brittle it becomes.  Tungsten rings are made from the hardest metal known to man. Tungsten Rings are now the metal of choice for grooms all across America. One of the main reasons men choose tungsten carbide rings is because they are touted as the toughest metal in the world. They resist scratching much better than any other metal out in the marketplace. Many people take this to mean the rings are indestructible. When a tungsten ring is dropped on a hard surface, it can break or crack. Does tungsten shatter? Tungsten rings can shatter when enough force is applied to them.  Tungsten is the hardest metal on earth.  This means that instead of bending like a gold ring, tungsten has to break. Tungsten rings are made from the most scratch resistant metal on the planet. That is a fact.  Reputable...

Many people think ring sizes are made the same no matter where you buy it from. While manufacturers try to make their ring sizes by following standard diameters, ultimately there are always slight variances. Is this a sign of bad quality or craftsmanship? No, not really. Think about other products that we buy that have sizes, like shoes and clothing. There are standards for sizes of those items also, but we all know that different shoes from different brands can say the same size, but when you try them on, you feel slight differences in size. The same goes for shirts or pants. This is important to keep in mind because if you want to engrave your ring and you think you are sure of your size, it is still best to always try it on first before getting it engraved if you have the time. Rings made of tungsten...

LarsonJewelers.com, the leading online retailer of tungsten wedding bands, is proud to announce the addition of six new styles to their 4 mm tungsten wedding bands collection. These 4 mm wide rings are perfect for women, or men who prefer narrower rings. The 4 mm line was developed in conjunction with Thorsten rings, and with the input of loyal customers. ''Our customers repeatedly ask for more styles of our 6 mm and 8 mm rings to be made in 4 mm, so couples can have matching wedding bands, just in time for the winter wedding and holiday season,'' says Jonathan Larson, founder of LarsonJewelers.com. "We are very proud to be carrying this new line and excited to offer the public with a 4 mm alternative." After finding out which styles customers wanted most, Larson then went to work with Thorsten to develop new 4 mm styles. The fruits of their...

LarsonJewelers.com, the leading online retailer of tungsten wedding bands and men's wedding rings, is proud to announce the introduction of their silver wedding bands line for men, just in time for Valentine's Day. This line will feature Novell Design Studio's best selling styles. As the prices of platinum, gold and even palladium have risen dramatically over the last few years; wedding bands made of those precious metals have also become increasingly expensive giving couples fewer affordable wedding band options. Customers have become increasingly interested in silver lately because it is the only precious metal option that is still affordable. Silver is prized for its extremely white color and is more durable than gold. In fact, silver is whiter than platinum in color. LarsonJewelers.com has collaborated with Novell Design Studio to make the public aware of Novell's award winning styles now available in more affordable silver for young couples who don't...

LarsonJewelers.com, the leading online retailer men's wedding bands, is proud to announce the addition of new tungsten carbon fiber rings, black ceramic rings, black tungsten rings and extra wide tungsten wedding bands to their line. Due to the popularity of tungsten carbide rings with carbon fiber inlays, also known as tungsten carbon rings, LarsonJewelers.com has added a blue and black carbon fiber style as well as a green and black style. "Men are drawn to the unique look of tungsten carbide with carbon fiber for the durability of tungsten and the cool high tech look of carbon fiber. The addition of these new color combinations gives customers the largest selection to choose from in America." says Jonathan Larson, founder of Larson Jewelers. As consumers gravitate towards wide tungsten carbide wedding bands, Larson Jewelers has met that demand be offering Thorsten Rings' new 10mm and 12mm wide line. They now offer...

LarsonJewelers.com, the leading online retailer men's wedding bands, is proud to announce their new "Headache Free" pricing, which aims to help customers keep the total cost of their wedding bands over the course of their lifetime down. Many people only pay attention to the initial cost of purchasing their wedding band. They don't think about re-polishing fees, re-sizing fees and replacement fees. Many jewelers know this, so they sell their customers a ring knowing later on their customers will need other services, which allows them to make a lifetime of fees from one single ring. DENVER Raised Brushed Center with Gold Plating Tungsten Carbide Ring - 8 mm At Larson Jewelers, we carry rings from manufacturers like Benchmark Rings and Thorsten Rings that offer lifetime warranties. Their warranties cover re-polishing, re-sizing and replacement due to accidental damage. This means customers who purchase our rings don't have to pay any additional...

LarsonJewelers.com, the leading online retailer of womens tungsten rings, announced today they now carry a 2 mm wide tungsten rings line from Thorsten Rings. The new collection is geared towards giving women an additional width option. The 2 mm line is for women consumers who still find 4 mm tungsten rings a bit too wide. Larson Jewelers initially offered a 4 mm tungsten ring line due to more and more demand from women for tungsten rings that are made especially for women. “Since women responded so well to our 4 mm tungsten rings for women line, we have decided to add a 2 mm line to offer women more choices. Many women prefer a 2 mm wide tungsten wedding band because it feels more comfortable to wear with their engagement ring.” says Jonathan Larson, founder of LarsonJewelers.com. The 2 mm styles come in white tungsten and black tungsten as well...

LarsonJewelers.com, the leading online retailer of tungsten rings, announced today they have expanded their 10 mm and 12 mm extra wide tungsten rings line from Thorsten Rings. The increase in styles is to better meet their customers’ needs. The 10 mm and 12 mm line is ideal for men or women who prefer a bolder look that comes with a wider than normal tungsten carbide ring. Due to the popularity of wider rings recently, couples have been responding very positively to this line. “Since people have responded so well to our 10 mm and 12 mm tungsten carbide rings line, we have decided to add even more styles.” says Jonathan Larson, founder of LarsonJewelers.com. The 10 mm and 12 mm styles come in polished and brush finished black tungsten as well as plain tungsten. The 10 mm line has a little bit more variety because they also come in styles...