ORGANIC NATURE INSPIRED JEWELRY WITH AN EDGY TWIST

Do you know that there is a traditional and a modern list of anniversary gifts?  

Take a look at this chart below (Ref. 1).  Different countries may also have a separate list too!

On top of the anniversary list, there is also a gemstone gift list by the year.  Take a look below (Ref. 1):

I believe you can’t go wrong if you follow either one of these lists to pick your very first-anniversary wedding gift.  How exciting!  Now the only thing is most of us may not want to leave the house due to the current pandemic.  So you are looking for quarantine anniversary ideas.  Luckily everything can be made from home or ordered online.  So the only thing you probably need to consider is the lead time it takes for these gifts to get to you.  Many shops offer expedited production or shipping.  So don’t get discouraged if you see a long lead time on any custom gift. You definitely would want to ask the seller first as sometimes the turn around can be very fast!

The recommended first-anniversary gift is paper (for the USA) or Mother of Pearl gemstone.  You can easily do both!  Make a card with any special paper (or buy an anniversary card)  and order a unique personalizable gemstone gift.  There are many places to find unique cards, and the Etsy marketplace (click here) would be an excellent place to search for your paper card.

Here are a few gemstone gifts options to go with your card.  You will just request to use pearl in the buyer’s note section during checkout.  You can also add personalization, such as initial, word, or date.  Some can even add a quote (as long as there is enough space to fit).  Feel free to email us if you have any special request on this special gift.

Let’s get onto our recommended list of gemstone gifts for your beloved wife...

 TEARDROP PERSONALIZED PENDANT NECKLACE (S0344)

BIRTHSTONE PERSONALIZED PENDANT NECKLACE (S0343)

Reference

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_anniversary

All the above information and suggestions are personal opinions only. It is up to the reader’s choice to agree or disagree.  This written article is for entertainment purposes only.  

A pandemic doesn’t stop our love, care, and support towards one another.  A wedding event may be postponed or planned virtually, but nothing should stop you from finding that perfect couple wedding band set.

As you started your ring search journey, do you ever wonder the following:

 How much are wedding bands?  Who buys the wedding band?  

 What wedding band materials should you choose? 

 What are some popular wedding band styles?  

If anyone of these questions pops up in your mind, then please read on….

How much are wedding bands?

We have customers, friends, and families spending from US$30 to US$1000 plus on wedding bands.  Why is there such a big range?  First, it depends on the couple’s budget.  Second is what material one would prefer.  For example, a thin copper band can start anywhere in the $30s, but a gold or platinum band with small diamonds can quickly go above $1000.   Most people would spend a fortune on the engagement ring but prefer a much simpler wedding band to wear daily.  Our sterling silver wedding band typically ranges $100 - $200 though we do have couples who would like to spend on gold, which costs more.  Most couples are happy to pay anywhere between $100 - $400 for each wedding band from our store data.  

Who buys the wedding band?

It appears that most men would pick the engagement ring, but the couple together would choose the wedding bands.  Who pays for it?  Typically the gentleman pays for it also.  But we have also seen couples paying for his and her own.  From our observations, it appears that one’s culture and traditions affect who pays for the wedding band.

What wedding band materials should you choose? 

All materials are suitable for wedding bands.  Like anything else, you may prefer one material over the other due to various reasons.  So here are a few features for each ring material.

    Copper → Unique color, believed to have healing properties, affordable, wears over time, will tarnish (which sometimes makes the ring looks more rustic), most likely will turn your finger green.

    Sterling Silver → Classic silver color, affordable, wear over time, will tarnish, a common material for many wedding band styles.

  14k  Gold  →  Popular wedding band material, have various colors (red, yellow, white, etc.), sturdier than gold, will not tarnish, also a common material for many wedding band styles, more costly.

    There are other materials, including platinum (rarer, thus expensive), titanium (very durable and affordable), and even silicone (stretchable and soft) that is gaining popularity.  

What are some popular wedding band styles? 

There are many ring styles available to consider.  They include classic, rustic, unique (super wide bands, personalized bands, black bands), dainty, and elegant.  The following ring styles seem to be a tad more popular these days.

         I) Black wedding bands for men.  Not only is this ring style unique, but it is also very cool for men to wear.  Here is an example of our black wedding bands made out of sterling silver, copper, or gold.  We oxidized the material to give that darkened grey/black appearance.  You can also add personalization to them too!

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         II) 14K white gold wedding band for women.  White gold is a classic yet elegant choice for women’s wedding band.  You can’t go wrong with any one of these styles made out of 14k gold.

        III) Thin and dainty wedding bands.  This style is best for the minimalist.  Since it is so dainty sometimes, you might not even realize you are wearing a ring.  It is just super comfy to wear day and night.

We love making wedding bands and you can lots of them on our Instagram.  Please check out our Instagram page here, and don’t forget to like and follow us!  We do also give out freebies once in a while.

All the above information and suggestions are personal opinions only. It is up to the reader’s choice to agree or disagree.  This written article is for entertainment purposes only.  

Why does copper ring turn your finger green?

Many people love wearing copper because of its color and unique healing properties including reducing pain associated with arthritis and helping with micro minerals absorption.  But many wonder why the copper jewelry stain on their skin.  Some have reported spotting a green color where one wears the ring.   This green color is actually caused by a chemical reaction between the copper metal and your skin.  The green color is actually copper salt formed when acid (from one's sweat) corrodes the copper.  Everyone's skin pH level is different thus the green hue may be different.  Even if you think your skin's pH is pretty balance, there can still be a chemical reaction with other acids from lotions or perfumes.  

Is this green color harmful?  Not at all.  This color is easily washed off with soap.  So feel free to continue to wear your favorite copper jewelry~

As written in our other post, you can always apply a layer of clear nail polish on the inside of the copper ring to act as a layer to prevent the chemical reaction happening~