Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Rings Forever: Tungsten

By Illiana Waldbaum

During the Medieval period is when rings became popular. All different classes of people wore rings from the poorest to the richest. Rings were typically made of iron, copper, silver, and gold.

The material of the ring worn usually indicated the class of the wearer. It wasn't until around the 14th century that jewels appeared in rings.

Rings can be made of almost any material now. They can be made from plastic, silver, gold, or copper, even wood. They can be made of ceramic materials as well. They can be of simple design or something as intricate as filigree.

Many cultures have made use of the ring in their lives. The Native Americans used silver and turquoise in their rings and jewelry. The Greek symbol of Icthas has been used in the rings of early Christians, which represents a fish.

Rings are worn today for numerous reasons. Many wear them to show a sign of commitment to their spouse in a marriage. Religious women wear rings as a sign of devotion to God. Even winning sports teams wear rings to show victory in the Super Bowl or NBA playoffs.

As mentioned, today, many offer their bride a betrothal gift, namely a ring. This is also done in the earlier stage of engagement when the woman accepts the man's marriage proposal. This is a formal acceptance of the man's proposal to be seen by everyone.

Today, shopping for a wedding ring or engagement ring could take days or weeks. Rings come in so many different styles and shapes that choosing one may be very difficult. Thank goodness there are Tungsten rings.

Tungsten is a rare metal that is more durable than anything. It combines the strength, durability, and beauty of tungsten and carbide and creates a ring that won't scratch or become dull. It continues to shine and look new forever, and Tungsten Carbide rings are engineered to last a lifetime.

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