Jewelry for DW

[davidd75]

DW wants custom 2-tone ring that is most durable; in other words least likely to fade or tarnish over time.  She wants to wear it everyday

If value of metal is not a factor whats the best option: stainless steel, 10k gold, 14k gold, pewter? other metals ?

[rs242]

DW wants custom 2-tone ring that is most durable; in other words least likely to fade or tarnish over time.  She wants to wear it everyday

If value of metal is not a factor whats the best option: stainless steel, 10k gold, 14k gold, pewter? other metals ?

18k. What is pewter lol

[rookie27]

DW wants custom 2-tone ring that is most durable; in other words least likely to fade or tarnish over time.  She wants to wear it everyday

If value of metal is not a factor whats the best option: stainless steel, 10k gold, 14k gold, pewter? other metals ?

Platinum is your best best. Costly, but will never tarnish, ever.

[jj1000]

If value of metal is not a factor

Californium 252

[davidd75]

18k. What is pewter lol

google it
does not tarnish much

[davidd75]

Platinum is your best best. Costly, but will never tarnish, ever.

more costly than 14K gold?

[davidd75]

Californium 252

I meant lkula not lchumra

[davidrotts63]

Californium 252

Predictable.

[ADG]

more costly than 14K gold?

Yes and I think it is on the cheap now

[rs242]

Yes and I think it is on the cheap now

Yes it’s less then 18k now. But platinum is very hard to work with and will still end up costing more

[Suave]

If you really like 2-tone, you should look into Mokume Gane

[rs242]

If you really like 2-tone, you should look into Mokume Gane

Wow that’s some weird looking jewelry. 

[davidd75]

If you really like 2-tone, you should look into Mokume Gane

I have a two tone ring that she likes already but losing its luster; looking for someone to duplicate on the cheap side with materials that will not tarnish

[rs242]

I have a two tone ring that she likes already but losing its luster; looking for someone to duplicate on the cheap side with materials that will not tarnish

Send a pic u can pm me if u want

[rs242]

I have a two tone ring that she likes already but losing its luster; looking for someone to duplicate on the cheap side with materials that will not tarnish

I don’t know how old u are but in a couple of years gold would not tarnish. If it’s “loosing it’s luster” that’s comes from abuse, can’t really avoid that on a jewish women’s finger even if u using platinum +18k. The advantage with platinum is A) it’s stronger and will not scratch as easy B) naturally white so it will stay whiter longer.

[davidd75]

I don’t know how old u are but in a couple of years gold would not tarnish. If it’s “loosing it’s luster” that’s comes from abuse, can’t really avoid that on a jewish women’s finger even if u using platinum +18k. The advantage with platinum is A) it’s stronger and will not scratch as easy B) naturally white so it will stay whiter longer.

10 Karrot gold also will not tarnish for years?

[rookie27]

10 Karrot gold also will not tarnish for years?

In order to keep gold white and luster-full, the gold is coated with rhodium. The rhodium will fade over time and the ring will loose its luster. There is the option of getting 10k gold and taking it to your local jeweler every few years for a rhodium polish.
Otherwise i would stick to platinum as its shine will never fade. Also if this ring will be hosting diamonds or other stones , platinum is known to hold them in place most securely.
Also, if you specify what type of ring you are looking for , i may be able to point you in the right direction price wise.

[rs242]

In order to keep gold white and luster-full, the gold is coated with rhodium. The rhodium will fade over time and the ring will loose its luster. There is the option of getting 10k gold and taking it to your local jeweler every few years for a rhodium polish.
Otherwise i would stick to platinum as its shine will never fade. Also if this ring will be hosting diamonds or other stones , platinum is known to hold them in place most securely.
Also, if you specify what type of ring you are looking for , i may be able to point you in the right direction price wise.

Only the white gold is plated with rhodium.

[davidd75]

In order to keep gold white and luster-full, the gold is coated with rhodium. The rhodium will fade over time and the ring will loose its luster. There is the option of getting 10k gold and taking it to your local jeweler every few years for a rhodium polish.
Otherwise i would stick to platinum as its shine will never fade. Also if this ring will be hosting diamonds or other stones , platinum is known to hold them in place most securely.
Also, if you specify what type of ring you are looking for , i may be able to point you in the right direction price wise.

are you saying that 10K and 14K are the same in this respect that rhodium will fade over time?

platinum can be two-toned?

[davidd75]

Only the white gold is plated with rhodium.

so yellow gold has a longer lasting luster/color time period?