Journal

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Why Tungsten — The Case for the Material
Tungsten carbide is the second-hardest material used in jewelry (behind only diamond), it's hypoallergenic in modern formulations, it's roughly a quarter the price of comparable platinum bands, and...

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How to Choose a Wedding Ring You'll Still Love in 20 Years
Most men think about how to choose a wedding ring for about fifteen minutes. They look at three websites, click on whichever ring catches their eye, and order. Then they wear it for the next forty ...

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The Best Wedding Rings for Mechanics & Tradesmen
The short answer: the best wedding rings for mechanics, tradesmen, electricians, and anyone who works with their hands are durable, smooth, electrically nonconductive when possible, and replaceable...

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Comfort Fit vs Standard Fit — What's the Difference
The short answer: comfort fit vs standard fit wedding bands differ on the inside, not the outside. A comfort-fit band has a beveled, slightly domed interior — easier to slide on, more forgiving ove...

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8mm vs 6mm Wedding Bands — Choosing Your Width
The short answer: the 8mm vs 6mm wedding band decision comes down to three things — the size of your hand, the kind of work it does, and how present you want the ring to feel. 8mm carries a quiet s...

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How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home
The short answer on how to measure ring size at home: the most accurate method is to measure an existing ring you already wear on the same finger, using its inside diameter in millimeters. The stri...

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Modern Heirloom Wedding Bands for Men
A wedding band is one of the few objects a man wears every day for the rest of his life. It will be on his hand for every meeting, every drive, every meal, every photograph he's in for the next for...

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What to Do If You Lose Your Wedding Band: A Practical, Step-by-Step Guide
I know the feeling. That sudden, cold realization when you rub your thumb against your finger and meet nothing but air. The immediate drop in your stomach. The spike of panic.
If you have just lost...

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Does Engraving Weaken a Wedding Band? A Guide to Structural Integrity
You finally have the ring in your hands. It has the right weight, the right finish, and it feels like a tool built to last. Now comes the final step in the process: adding a custom engraving to the...

