Monday, August 31, 2009
WHOA!!! Make that next week!
We're postponing the ring a day give away until next week to pump up the publicity a bit. Sorry for any inconveniences! If you really need a ring quick, let me know and I'll give you a promo code for $25 off or more this week!
A Ring A Day Giveaway
We are excited to partner with Wishpot for a ring a day giveaway like you've never seen before. We will be giving away a tungsten wedding band every day for the next week!
There will be five rings awarded to five different participants over the course of this week. Participants must enter the contest each day to be in the running for that day's drawing and each day we will announce a new method of entering. The winner from each day will be announced the following morning. (ex: Monday's winner will be announced Tuesday morning at 8 am PST).
Following the announcement of the winner, we will "launch" the next method for entering the contest.
Below you will find each day's method of entry:
Monday: Blog post on Wishpot Wedding blog - participants will be directed to our website, where they will pick out their favorite tungsten ring and then comment on our blog with their choice.
Tuesday: Facebook post - participants will become members of the Wishpot fan page. From there they will be directed to our website and will again need to pick out their favorite tungsten ring & comment on the Wishppot Facebook page with their choice.
Wednesday: Twitter twitpic - we will post a sample picture of our tungsten rings and supply a link directing participants to our site. Again they will pick their favorite and leave a comment on the Wishpot twitter picture with their favorite.
Thursday: Wish list - participants will need to go to our site directly and add their favorite tungsten ring to their Wishpot wish list.
Friday: Inviting members - participants will need to invite their friends to become members of Wishpot and show their wish listed tungsten ring to their friends. All new members that join can receive a promotional discount at Wedding Rings Forever (worth $25 off a ring of their choice). Friday's winner will be announced the following Monday morning.
Get fired up for these give-a-ways from August 31st - September 4th!
There will be five rings awarded to five different participants over the course of this week. Participants must enter the contest each day to be in the running for that day's drawing and each day we will announce a new method of entering. The winner from each day will be announced the following morning. (ex: Monday's winner will be announced Tuesday morning at 8 am PST).
Following the announcement of the winner, we will "launch" the next method for entering the contest.
Below you will find each day's method of entry:
Monday: Blog post on Wishpot Wedding blog - participants will be directed to our website, where they will pick out their favorite tungsten ring and then comment on our blog with their choice.
Tuesday: Facebook post - participants will become members of the Wishpot fan page. From there they will be directed to our website and will again need to pick out their favorite tungsten ring & comment on the Wishppot Facebook page with their choice.
Wednesday: Twitter twitpic - we will post a sample picture of our tungsten rings and supply a link directing participants to our site. Again they will pick their favorite and leave a comment on the Wishpot twitter picture with their favorite.
Thursday: Wish list - participants will need to go to our site directly and add their favorite tungsten ring to their Wishpot wish list.
Friday: Inviting members - participants will need to invite their friends to become members of Wishpot and show their wish listed tungsten ring to their friends. All new members that join can receive a promotional discount at Wedding Rings Forever (worth $25 off a ring of their choice). Friday's winner will be announced the following Monday morning.
Get fired up for these give-a-ways from August 31st - September 4th!
Friday, August 28, 2009
5 Free Tungsten Rings Give-a-way
This upcoming week we are excited to enter into a promotion with Wishpot.com where we will be giving away 5 free men's tungsten wedding bands. Each day participants will have a new chance to enter to win a free tungsten ring. Be sure to check Wishpot for the rules each day and you could have yourself a brand new free tungsten ring! Stay tuned for more details...the fun starts Monday!
Monday, August 24, 2009
New Lightweight Tungsten Formula
Orem, UT (PressRelease) August 24, 2009 -- One of the first reactions Wedding Rings Forever receives when someone comes to try on tungsten wedding bands is, "Wow, that's heavy!"
Most people like the heavy, luxurious feel of tungsten. However, others are looking for something lightweight that is hardly noticeable when being worn. For this reason, people have turned to titanium, the lighter brother of tungsten. The only disadvantage is seen after a year or so when the ring begins to scratch and lose its finish. Now one can find the best of both worlds with the release of new lightweight tungsten rings.
Because many people have expressed they feel the main drawback to tungsten is the heavy weight, we have implemented the following formula to balance the weight of the ring with all the other qualities of tungsten people love: scratch resistance, permanent polish and general hardness.
W (Tungsten): 42-48%
Ti (Titanium): 32-44%
Ni (Nickel): 16-18%
Nb (Niobium): 1%
Ta (Tantalum): .5-.7%
Cr (Chromium): 1-2.5%
A traditional heavy tungsten ring would simply swap out any Titanium with Tungsten making it slightly stronger, but losing Titanium's lightweight qualities. Another item of paramount importance is the binder, in this case nickel. Those who use cobalt as a binder will save a few bucks, but end up with a low quality product.
Wedding Rings Forever CEO and founder, Wade Peterson, said, "A slow economy means people are already looking for low cost alternatives to gold and platinum. We want to always be creating products that meet their needs at an affordable price. We plan to keep the majority of our tungsten carbide rings under 100 dollars. This new lightweight formula means people previously opposed the cumbersome feel a heavy ring can now have the toughness of tungsten carbide and the weight of titanium."
When asked about how these new tungsten rings would match up with their warranty, Peterson said, "ALL our tungsten wedding bands, lightweight or normal, are still covered under our lifetime quality and sizing warranties. Service and satisfied customers are our first concern."
By Wade Peterson
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Should I Insure My Wedding Ring?
Many people wonder why or if they should insure their wedding or engagement ring. It is common to insure life, our automobiles, health, or other large investments. However, wedding jewelery is different because it is both a monetary and sentimental investment. Ultimately it is a personal decision, and I'm not here to sell you insurance. It is difficult to predict the circumstances that might befall your wedding band, and even household chores can damage the common ring. The most common reasons most people do choose to insure their wedding rings are to prevent against damage, theft, or loss.
There are insurance policies that protect against just these things. A ring can become damaged and it is possible it might drop a stone, warp out of round, or have to be removed in a hand or finger emergency. At Wedding Rings Forever we replace all our tungsten rings, even if they have to be removed by a medical professional. For others, you might pay a deductible, but the rest would be covered.
It's no secret that the first things thieves look for are engagement and wedding rings to make off with a quick loot. They can be sold at pawn shops or even over internet and mail systems. Once gone, they are hard to recover. When the police give up, theft policies help recover the financial loss.
Movies and sitcoms have always included in the plot scenes about losing wedding rings. Whether it be down the sink or air vent, it can happen. Maybe you were swimming in the ocean or just in a pool. Often times they're just left on a table and forgotten until it's too late. Comprehensive insurance policies can guard against this.
The 4 most common types of engagement ring policies are: Valued At, Actual Value, Replacement, and Homeowner.
Valued At policies are few and far between, and the most difficult to obtain. You can agree upon a value of your ring, and include sentimental value, time and trouble, heirloom value, and if your wedding ring is ever lost or stolen you are compensated to this amount. Needless to say, these are also the most expensive of the bunch.
Actual Value policies replace the cash value of your ring, minus any depreciation. This would be similar to buying a new car and insuring its value. This is the least expensive and the most popular choice for most new couples.
A Replacement policy would replace your ring with the exact same one, regardless of what it cost to do so. This can be a good policy if the price of gold or diamonds rises. As the value of your ring increases and decreases, so does the value to replace it.
The majority of Homeowners policies allow you to claim valuable assets which usually can include jewelry. The disadvantage to this is that it doesn't cover damage, or anything that happens outside the home. It does cover, however, fires, tornadoes, and theft from inside the home.
All competent jewelers should have plenty of references for where to send you for insurance on your new engagement ring. Remember to have it appraised when you first purchase it, and they'll usually do it for free as an added bonus.
By Wade Peterson
There are insurance policies that protect against just these things. A ring can become damaged and it is possible it might drop a stone, warp out of round, or have to be removed in a hand or finger emergency. At Wedding Rings Forever we replace all our tungsten rings, even if they have to be removed by a medical professional. For others, you might pay a deductible, but the rest would be covered.
It's no secret that the first things thieves look for are engagement and wedding rings to make off with a quick loot. They can be sold at pawn shops or even over internet and mail systems. Once gone, they are hard to recover. When the police give up, theft policies help recover the financial loss.
Movies and sitcoms have always included in the plot scenes about losing wedding rings. Whether it be down the sink or air vent, it can happen. Maybe you were swimming in the ocean or just in a pool. Often times they're just left on a table and forgotten until it's too late. Comprehensive insurance policies can guard against this.
The 4 most common types of engagement ring policies are: Valued At, Actual Value, Replacement, and Homeowner.
Valued At policies are few and far between, and the most difficult to obtain. You can agree upon a value of your ring, and include sentimental value, time and trouble, heirloom value, and if your wedding ring is ever lost or stolen you are compensated to this amount. Needless to say, these are also the most expensive of the bunch.
Actual Value policies replace the cash value of your ring, minus any depreciation. This would be similar to buying a new car and insuring its value. This is the least expensive and the most popular choice for most new couples.
A Replacement policy would replace your ring with the exact same one, regardless of what it cost to do so. This can be a good policy if the price of gold or diamonds rises. As the value of your ring increases and decreases, so does the value to replace it.
The majority of Homeowners policies allow you to claim valuable assets which usually can include jewelry. The disadvantage to this is that it doesn't cover damage, or anything that happens outside the home. It does cover, however, fires, tornadoes, and theft from inside the home.
All competent jewelers should have plenty of references for where to send you for insurance on your new engagement ring. Remember to have it appraised when you first purchase it, and they'll usually do it for free as an added bonus.
By Wade Peterson
Friday, August 14, 2009
Which Utah Bridal Fair Is Best?
In the running we have the following bridal fairs. Post comment to vote on your favorite.
Thanksgiving Point
Provo High
La Caille
Utah State University
Studio 600
Gateway Bridal Show
South Towne Expo Center
Did we leave any out that you like? Let us know and vote for your favorite. Leave your name and email and one lucky voter will win 1/2 off any of our tungsten rings!
Thanksgiving Point
Provo High
La Caille
Utah State University
Studio 600
Gateway Bridal Show
South Towne Expo Center
Did we leave any out that you like? Let us know and vote for your favorite. Leave your name and email and one lucky voter will win 1/2 off any of our tungsten rings!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Should I Choose Palladium or Platinum For My Wedding Ring
Platinum is often considered the best there is, and with good cause. It can make diamonds sparkle like no other metal can and is much harder than white gold. But if you can't afford the platinum price tag, than palladium is a good option to consider.
The main benefit of palladium over platinum wedding rings is price. Platinum is a much more dense metal than both gold and palladium, and thus weighs a lot more. Usually, you are paying for weight with precious metals. They are most often sold on commodity markets by the troy ounce. While the volume may be the same for both a platinum, white gold, and palladium ring, the weight and density of the platinum ring will be almost double, along with the price tag.
Both palladium and platinum offer superb stone security when setting diamonds, much better than that of white gold. The prongs have very minimal spring back and both metals seem to wear well for this application.
Wedding rings made of palladium and platinum are also both very pure metals, usually 95% pure with the remaining 5% being ruthenium or iridium. This is great for those who need hypo-allergenic rings, as both metals will be far less likely to cause allergic reaction than those of white gold. Palladium is usually marked 950PD while platinum carries the mark PT950.
In our experience, both metals wear well. Palladium is a naturally white metal, just as platinum is, and will look shiny and new as long as you clean and polish is regularly. Platinum also requires maintenance, though not as often. However, the maintenance is more intensive and takes longer when you get it done. Over many years the cost will be a wash, but platinum will likely save you a few trips to the jewelery store.
Chances are that if you're looking for a palladium or platinum wedding band you don't want to consider white gold. However, there are some options that have presented themselves with recent technology that give white gold the same advantages as palladium and platinum with a similar price tag. These new white golds stay white and don't need rhodium plating. They are often referred to as precise white gold rings. Our favorite is the new X1 white gold from Stuller. This is available by request in most our gold bands at Wedding Rings Forever. This metal ranks just below platinum on the "whiteness" scale and just above palladium.
For now it still seems that platinum is a superior choice for luster and wear. It is also a completely inert metal that will not react, meaning no oxidation or tarnish. However, the new X1 white gold and 950PD palladium will certainly be competitors coming into the future.
By Wade Peterson
The main benefit of palladium over platinum wedding rings is price. Platinum is a much more dense metal than both gold and palladium, and thus weighs a lot more. Usually, you are paying for weight with precious metals. They are most often sold on commodity markets by the troy ounce. While the volume may be the same for both a platinum, white gold, and palladium ring, the weight and density of the platinum ring will be almost double, along with the price tag.
Both palladium and platinum offer superb stone security when setting diamonds, much better than that of white gold. The prongs have very minimal spring back and both metals seem to wear well for this application.
Wedding rings made of palladium and platinum are also both very pure metals, usually 95% pure with the remaining 5% being ruthenium or iridium. This is great for those who need hypo-allergenic rings, as both metals will be far less likely to cause allergic reaction than those of white gold. Palladium is usually marked 950PD while platinum carries the mark PT950.
In our experience, both metals wear well. Palladium is a naturally white metal, just as platinum is, and will look shiny and new as long as you clean and polish is regularly. Platinum also requires maintenance, though not as often. However, the maintenance is more intensive and takes longer when you get it done. Over many years the cost will be a wash, but platinum will likely save you a few trips to the jewelery store.
Chances are that if you're looking for a palladium or platinum wedding band you don't want to consider white gold. However, there are some options that have presented themselves with recent technology that give white gold the same advantages as palladium and platinum with a similar price tag. These new white golds stay white and don't need rhodium plating. They are often referred to as precise white gold rings. Our favorite is the new X1 white gold from Stuller. This is available by request in most our gold bands at Wedding Rings Forever. This metal ranks just below platinum on the "whiteness" scale and just above palladium.
For now it still seems that platinum is a superior choice for luster and wear. It is also a completely inert metal that will not react, meaning no oxidation or tarnish. However, the new X1 white gold and 950PD palladium will certainly be competitors coming into the future.
By Wade Peterson
Friday, August 7, 2009
Handy Ring Size Guide
The best bet for finding your ring size is always a jeweler. However, if you're too far away and can't come visit us, we've posted an excellent ring size guide you can print and use. Remember, usually you wear a half size smaller in comfort fit tungsten rings. Simply CLICK HERE for the Wedding Rings Forever ring size guide. You can print out the PDF and you're on your way.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Can Tungsten Rings Be Cut Off?
Tungsten rings can easily be removed in emergency situations, though the method most effective does not include "cutting" it off. The only tool one will need is a standard pair of vice grip style locking pliers, and we will explain exactly how to remove a tungsten band if it will not slide off in the normal fashion. Do not attempt to use standard ring cutters.
Place the vice grip–style locking pliers over the tungsten ring and adjust the jaws to clamp lightly. Release and adjust tightener one-third turn and then clamp again. Repeat until a crack is heard, and then continue clamping in different positions until the hard material breaks away. Take care not to slide or rotate the cracked ring on the finger. If the tungsten ring contains an inlay of gold, the exposed gold can then be cut or clipped in the usual fashion.
Usually medical situations in which this becomes a necessity include excessive weight gain and hand injuries. When we have seen wedding bands be removed in the past, it is almost always because they have bent out of round or been smashed, making it incredibly uncomfortable and painful for the person wearing the ring. Tungsten carbide wedding bands will never bend. In fact, if you were to drop something very heavy on it or slam it in the trunk of your car, it would break before it would bend, and simply fall off your finger. In this case, you would likely be safer wearing a tungsten ring than that made with precious metals.
Remember, the safest thing to do is just remove your tungsten band when you're lifting weights, rock climbing, or anything of the sort.
Please see our video evidence section for step by step instructions in video format, (yes we actually break a ring).
Article written by: Wade Peterson
Place the vice grip–style locking pliers over the tungsten ring and adjust the jaws to clamp lightly. Release and adjust tightener one-third turn and then clamp again. Repeat until a crack is heard, and then continue clamping in different positions until the hard material breaks away. Take care not to slide or rotate the cracked ring on the finger. If the tungsten ring contains an inlay of gold, the exposed gold can then be cut or clipped in the usual fashion.
Usually medical situations in which this becomes a necessity include excessive weight gain and hand injuries. When we have seen wedding bands be removed in the past, it is almost always because they have bent out of round or been smashed, making it incredibly uncomfortable and painful for the person wearing the ring. Tungsten carbide wedding bands will never bend. In fact, if you were to drop something very heavy on it or slam it in the trunk of your car, it would break before it would bend, and simply fall off your finger. In this case, you would likely be safer wearing a tungsten ring than that made with precious metals.
Remember, the safest thing to do is just remove your tungsten band when you're lifting weights, rock climbing, or anything of the sort.
Please see our video evidence section for step by step instructions in video format, (yes we actually break a ring).
Article written by: Wade Peterson
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