Titanium is widely known for its resilience and durability; it is three times stronger and lighter than steel.  That being said, titanium jewelry can’t be adjusted as easily, hence one must be certain of its measurements before making a decision. Titanium is unable to mixed with other metal elements, and thus remain in its purest form.  This characteristic however is immensely advantageous, as titanium is highly resistance towards dents, scratches as well as corrosion. This precious metal naturally comes in grey and black and is often finished with high polish, satin or frost finishing.

Titanium jewellery are popular due its its light weight and overall comfortability. Hence it makes for an ideal material for wedding bands or engagement ring for couples, especially when they are not accustomed to wearing jewellery. Titanium is considered reasonably affordable, comparable to tungsten. That being said, its price range for rings fall between stainless steel rings and more expensive metals like gold or platinum. Ultimately, It is definitely worth the investment as it requires little maintenance to

maintain its look!

Stainless steel rings are strong and durable, but more importantly, it is less likely to rust and corrode as compared to other metals. Stainless steel is made from chromium, nickle and titanium, these materials are inexpensive and durable. Hence, stainless steel rings are highly sought after all over the world as gifts. Many couples opt for stainless steel wedding bands for daily wear and store their original diamond laced platinum and gold rings in a safe place.

The chromium element in stainless steel rings resists oxidation and prevents rusting of the material. It consists of generally 10.5% of the material buildup in stainless steel.

Platinum is one of the most precious metals due to its purity and durability. It has a beautiful colour, often compared to white gold. Platinum’s natural colour can be described as white or sliver. Its colour and elegance are the very reasons why it is an ideal material for wedding bands and engagement rings.

Platinum is thirty times as rare as gold and is only made purer when used for jewellery; platinum must be near 95% of its own material to be considered pure platinum. Fortunately, there are many affordable options for platinum, such as the 585 Platinum, which consists of 58.5% platinum and 41.5% cobalt and copper.

Platinum is known for its durability, as well as its unique resistance against heat expansion. Platinum is also heavier than most metals, hence is ideal as a ring setting to properly secure the diamond .

Gold in its purest form, takes on a striking yellow colour, black gold however, that has a tinge of black, can only be achieved went gold is mixed with other metals such as cobalt. Interestingly, in order to attain the black ring effect, the other metals are plated onto the surface of gold, as oppose to more common practices of simply combining the metals.

To date, electroplating is the most common method of creating black gold. The process essentially plates gold with black rhodium or ruthenium, which as a result, achieves a black finishing. A notably flaw in this design, however, is that the surface coating of black gold rings or any jewellery that underwent electroplating would gradually wear off, thus occasionally require maintenance. Hence, if one were to wear a black gold ring daily, one has to be careful not to rub or scratch the ring, so as to prevent peeling of the surface coating. Unfortunately, it is rather impossible for the ring to remain in optimal conditions, hence the ring wearer has to send it for servicing to maintain its look.

It is, hence, highly suggested for black gold jewellery to always be kept and stored in a cloth dust bag along with a box to prevent it from rubbing against other pieces of jewellery that would result in scratches.

Browse through our jewellery online store to view our collection of elegant black gold jewellery, from wedding bands and rings , to necklaces and earrings!

Tungsten carbide is so strong that it can resist corrision. It is four times harder than titanium, ten times harder than 18K gold and five times harder than steel. Tungsten Carbide measure between 8 and 9 on the MOHS hardness scale as compared to diamonds which measure 10 on the scale.  Rings made from Tungsten Carbide is are known to be durable and to hold its shape due to its extreme toughness. The material is so strong that it can be bent or resized. These rings hence, require little maintenance.

Tungsten are not made out purely of tungsten as the metal in its purest form is difficult to work with. Hence, that contains tungsten most often compromise of additional elements, thus the name tungsten carbide.

It has additional elements, hence the name tungsten carbide.

Pure tungsten is used in industrial applications, and when used for jewellery, it is compounded into carbide form.

An equal number of tungsten and carbon atoms are combined to create tungsten carbide. Despite the mix in elements, tungsten still has the same characteristics such as a high melting point.

Do you really need wedding bands?

Do you really need wedding bands, or are engagement rings enough to serve as a wedding ring as well after getting married?

Even though the correct and wrong way for a marriage process is not clearly defined, most couples usually opt to wear their wedding rings. To some, wedding rings or bands are a necessity for marriage, essentially symbolizing both the devotion and love between two individuals, as well as represent the transition from a fiancé/ fiancée to a husband/wife! One the joys of being wedded, is the life upon marriage that is spent with your significant other, in a literal and figurative sense, set in stone by a wedding ring.

That being said, you should choose a wedding ring you’re comfortable with, considering how you would have to wear it all the time. Some people choose not to wear their rings entirely, due to the hindrance of having an expensive diamond atop their finger. Other worries include the fear of the diamond or gemstone or other parts of the ring falling off.

It is not necessary for a wedding ring to complement an engagement ring and can be a stand-alone piece, however if you are proud of your marriage and wish to flaunt it for the world to see, by all means wear both your engagement and wedding rings together!

The question is – are wedding bands necessary during the wedding?

It goes without saying that it is ultimately up to preference; some feel that the significant other who was proposed to get to have both engagement and wedding rings while the other, only the latter. Hence some couples opt for the ring exchange to include only the engagement ring and wedding ring. However, there are more religiously-staunch couples that are required to abide by their religious ceremonies, which may at times necessitate separate rings for wedding and engagement in order to properly seal the marriage

Rings were first found in Rome, where they were highly regarded and of considerable value, subsequently growing in popularity amongst the Greeks in addition to the Romans. The first ever people who worn the engagement ring on the left ring finger are Romans, believing it to directly connect to the heart.

The first ever recorded diamond engagement ring was given in 1477 by the Archduke Maximillian to Mary of Burgundy. The tradition has then been practiced all over the world ever since.

Having a diamond ring symbolizes eternal love, a necessity for couples to share, interestingly, this symbolism also coined the saying “A diamond is forever”. A diamond ring symbolizes a great many things, dedication, commitment and love towards each other. A diamond ring can be thought of as the beginning of two individuals becoming a couple, when both parties made the decision to tie the knot and to spend the remaining of their lives together. With that said, an engagement ring was intended to represent the eternal love shared between two individuals.

Getting engaged is said to be the first step for couples to move into love. Although getting an engagement ring is by no means mandatory, tradition dictates that an engagement ring be presented as a surprise to a loved one along with the iconic question “Will you marry me?”. These days however, engagement rings are more commonly bought together due to practicality or personal preferences regarding the ring’s design.

Traditional engagement rings are designed with a centre stone in the middle. The precious stone can either be a sparkling diamond, or other coloured gemstone, set in either white or rose gold or platinum. Over the years more and more variations to the conventional design are being offered, allowing for people to customize their wedding rings or bands according to their preferences. However, be that as it may, there is one unchanging factor of a ring that remains: the sparkle, brilliance and fire of a gemstone.

1st on the list we have is a pendant necklace. It is great to wear every day! Such a dainty and minimalist piece, this also makes a great gift for guys to give to their partners. You can decide whether you prefer it to be in white gold or rose gold. This pendant comes along with a small diamond detail to enhance the overall look of it! Browse through our promotional catalogue for the affordable pendant necklace.

Charm bracelets are also thought to be the easiest gift for all women. You can start of by getting one charm and the bracelet. Subsequently, buying individual charms to add on to her collection! There are many different charm designs to choose from. You can start of with having a rose gold collection or a white gold collection. There are also designs that include gemstones such as , sapphires and rubies to bring out the overall look of the bracelet. It is also great to wear every day.

Initial necklaces have been trending for the past few months. It is highly sought for and it sells better during holiday seasons. It is a great gift for your loved ones be it Mother’s Day, Birthdays and Christmas etc. Girls / Women tend to prefer receiving such small gifts as it is wearable on any occasion. These initial necklaces come in different colours and sizes and additional charms!

Infinity rings have been highly raved as one of the trendiest designs. It can be used as a everyday ring also as a wedding . The infinity symbolizes eternity and eternal love and that it is never ending and limitless. It is such a meaningful ring to be worn every day. These rings usually come in three different types of gold and additional diamonds for that extra sparkle! You can also change it up and set it with your favourite gemstones.

Hoop earrings are finally back in trend! And these babies come in different sizes from the smallest one that just wraps nicely around your ear lobes to huge ones that can almost be a bangle around your wrist! These earrings can be worn anytime and anywhere depending on your mood. You can wear it when you shop or attend special formal events. These earrings are highly sought after in the market!

Have an idea of what you would like to customize. Be it earring, necklace or jewellery. The general shape of the jewellery you are going to do. Is it a studded earring or a wedding ring or a pendant necklace? There are many options and variety to choose from don’t limit yourself to a single design. Afterall its customization! Letting your inspirations and mind run wild to create something of your own.

Look for design inspirations online and capture pictures of the jewellery. Note down the small little details you would like to include in your own jewellery. After all these tedious works, pen down your thoughts and then engage a jeweller. Seek help from them and engage them to provide you a sketch of the jewellery. Draw in detail and do not be afraid to have multiple sketches as you are the one paying the money. (But of course, don’t get too overboard!)

Let them know how many diamonds you would want, size of diamond. If not, gemstones are a great alternative for a pop of colour. There are many gemstones in the market. The more common used ones are rubies and sapphires. However, if you would like the best of both worlds, just include everything that you want! Consider the material, a preferable material would be gold and platinum. Consider the style of your jewellery, would u prefer statement pieces or minimalist designs. Pen it all down!

Schedule an appointment with the jeweller to discuss on the recommendations on how he/she can create the jewellery to its best. Also, ask your jeweller to show some of their previous custom-made pieces to ensure that he is capable of doing something of your liking.

Look through the sketch in detail and ask the jeweller to explain to you on how is he going to create this piece of jewellery. Then, the jeweller should provide a 3D design including its dimensions, colour and gemstones/diamonds. After confirming, remember to always ask for the overall cost of the entire process. Also to stay within your budget. If it is way more than what you can afford, change its material, or lessen the gemstones etc. Do not be afraid to review the sketch more than once and keep improving until you finally approve of the design.

After the jewellery has been made and collected. Be sure to know what the company’s policies for customization are. Be it its warranty etc. find out specifically its terms and conditions. Always ask for after care services and also consult them on how you can do your part in taking care of your jewellery! Start your jewellery journey with us now!