October 10, 2010

A Personalized Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band Is Within Your Reach

Have you finally found your soulmate? You know what I mean, the one that makes your heart skip a beat? Well, I know one thing for certain, when it happens there is no mistaking it. The whole “seeing fireworks” thing isn’t just a myth. There’s just a natural attraction that magically brings you closer and closer together. And eventually that the day will come. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the bells are ringing. Your wedding day can certainly be the most memorable day of your life. Since this special day can sneak up on you rather quickly, it’s a good idea to be prepared. Have you considered custom tungsten carbide bands yet? This can be a complex subject if you let it. You have your mind set on something, and then you no longer want it. You’re considering one ring design, but then you’re not sure if it’s the right one for you. Yeah, that sounds all too familiar to me. Fortunately these days you’re not limited to the relatively small choices of wedding bands available at your local jewelry stores.

In fact, custom wedding rings are well within your reach. Have you considered custom wedding rings for that day of days? Now, I want you to take a minute and think about this; how many times are you planning to get married in this lifetime? Well, hopefully your answer is one. If it’s anything more than that and I think you’re nuts, but that your business. That’s why I urge you to consider all options available. Your primary goal is not to find a beautiful custom tungsten carbide band, but to find the absolute perfect wedding ring for your sweetheart. This isn’t as easy as hopping down to your local jeweler grabbing them out of the case. You may have to check out the world of custom wedding rings. Writing about this reminds me of the day I popped the question. I was incredibly motivated and I had to find the absolute perfect engagement ring.

Ask to meet the craftsman and have a joint discussion to determine if everyone is on the same page. While we are on the subject of the craftsman, make sure that the jeweler actually assembling the ring can provide examples of his craftsmanship. A jeweler without adequate experience in custom jewelry design may set diamonds poorly or weld metal improperly. This can result in a finished product that doesn’t look good or you could receive a ring with a history of problems like stone loss from its setting. There are credentials that help determine how qualified a jeweler is at making custom jewelry. One such credential is the Jewelers of America (JA) Master Jeweler program. A person that is certified by JA to be a “Master Jeweler” is certainly the most qualified person for the job and you can be rest assured that he has been tested in all areas of jewelry making. The next thing you should understand is how the jewelry is actually made. When making custom tungsten carbide rings, the designer will of course first create a concept for you. Once you feel comfortable with the design a counter sketch or illustration is given to a model maker along with your ring. The model maker will carve a wax prototype of your prospective wedding ring design based on these counter sketches. This model maker should take in account all the design elements that are important to you while providing a ring that best compliments your engagement ring and its specific features.

The best example of this is 3D Computer Aided Design or otherwise known as CAD design. Recent advances in this arena have allowed for amazing possibilities when designing jewelry. CAD software is used to create a computer model of the design and then is sent to a CNC (computer numerical control) mill that cuts the wax in a very precise manner. The benefit of CAD design is the capability to create very precise jewelry designs that are for more accurate than a hand-carved wax model. In the end, the precision of the CAD wax allows for much more intricate design capabilities and also finer quality assembly. The CAD models can also be rendered using graphical interfaces such as Flamingo3D, which use both raytracing and radiosity to make a life-like illustration of the design. This computer rendering is far more useful in depicting your design then a drawing scribbled on scratch paper. Currently, only a handful of jewelers are using 3D CAD design technology and this is due to the high cost of the software, equipment, and training. You should however, check with your local jeweler or do an Internet search to see who is available to use this technology. Whenever possible, choose the person that employs the use of 3D CAD because you’ll get a better quality product. You can learn more about this process and view custom jewelry design at Rokstok. Keep in mind that not all jewelers using 3D CAD are automatically qualified to make your wedding ring. You still need to qualify them just as you would a person that is using traditional techniques to make your item. In the end, the best way to go about your design is to screen the people making your item and assess their communication skills to determine if they understand your needs.

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