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Male Jewelry, Quality Is Now Essential

Most fashion experts like to talk about male jewelry in two phases, one was before the entry of Kaisilver into the male jewelry segment. The other phase was in the past, when jewelers fooled or even bullied male jewelry buyers.

Not so long ago, male jewelry in gold or silver meant little more than clumsily cast metal jewelry. Design and craftsmanship for male jewelry was almost non-existant. If you talked about gem stone male jewelry then, gem quality, authenticity and even gem cutting were really not considered. Despite all these gimmicks, the market for male jewelry seemed to be making progress at an impressive rate.

So why did men continue to pay for male jewelry that we would now consider to be substandar? The external appearance itself clearly showed a lack of quality, and yet money was being paid to buy such junk jewels. The sad part is that, jewelers fooled buyers into believing that well designed and crafted male jewelry would look feminine and not have that masculine appearance and feel.

This game went on for many decades until, Kaisilver revealed it's highend collection of male jewelry. Cufflinks, pendants and ofcourse male rings became available in gold and sterling silver. Men started to taste the freedom to choose design, gemstones and even dimensions for their jewelry. All this lavished with the finest craftsmanship that the industry had rarely seen before. That was indeed the turning point for the male jewelry segment, a change that did make many jewelers unhappy. They now have to work harder to satisfy todays men who are more quality concious. You can get an idea of the quality offered by Kai Silver at http://www.jewellery.kaijewels.com/male-jewelry.htm The idea is not to sell you something. We intend to make you aware and educated regarding, what to demand and what to expect from the male jewelry that you buy. Using Kaisilver quality standards would most probably be too high for other custom jewelry providers but, you will at least have a scale on which the quality of male jewelry in gold or 925 silver can be gauged. 

Mens Claddagh Wedding Rings, Gem Option

While it is quite true that many men prefer plain wedding rings with no gems or diamonds, there are some advantages of selecting a gemstone mens claddagh wedding ring. There is no doubt that the gemstone in a gold or 925 silver claddagh wedding ring for men, can enhance the appearance of the ring. But gems are more than just beauty, we talk about that in this brief report.

Kaisilver claddagh rings for men are available with and without gem stone. If you choose to order a claddagh mens wedding ring with no gem, the heart portion in the center would be made with gold or silver - depending on the metal that you choose for your jewel. The MAN60 Kaisilver men's claddagh ring shows a ring with a carnelian gem stone. This is one gemstone that is generally selected for it's meaning and traditional beliefs. For example, there is a very old belief that the carnelian gem can bring peace and calm to the mind. Almost every gemstone has it's own story and folklore.

A common gem choice for claddagh mens ring buyers at Kaisilver, is black onyx. This is indeed an interesting gem and men prefer it for more than one reason. Men love the calm and confident feel and look of black onyx, the gem makes a statement without being loud and flashy. But a old belief attached to black onyx is also responsible for a substantial portion of the demand for the stone. It is believed that black onyx gives the person courage to overcome tragedy and sorrow.

One of the very common ways in which specific gems are selected is related to birthstones. So if you wanted to get a claddagh mens wedding ring with your birthstone, the gem choice would depend on the month in which you were born. Almost everyone is aware of the tradition and significance attached to birth stones. It is believed that, wearing a birthstone brings good luck, fortune and health to a person. It also wards off evil and hardships from a person's life.

So what if you decided to choose a plain men's claddagh wedding ring with no gemstone at all. You will be glad to know that the meaning and significance of your claddagh ring will remain the same, irrespective of it being plain (no gem) or with a gemstone. The first claddagh ring made by Robert Joyce (an Irish slave) about 4 centuries ago, never had a gem stone. The ring was made in gold and the heart was made of gold too.

It is quite obvious that a plain claddagh wedding ring for men, does not need budget allocation for the gemstone. We are also inclined to say that, a plain mens claddagh ring would be easier to care for and clean. Some gems require special care when being worn, stored or cleaned. This would not bother you if you choose a gold or 925 silver mens claddagh wedding ring with no gem.

Kaisilver mens claddagh rings are custom made in all ring size, both plain and gem stone claddagh rings for men are available. We provide good weight, fine craftsmanship and a wide range of gemstones for both gold and 925 silver claddagh wedding rings for men. You can even request for a design change or, ask us to custom make a jewel for you with your own design. If you are interested in knowing more about men's claddagh rings, check out the full report at http://www.man-wedding-ring.com/mens-claddagh-wedding-ring-mwr-info-01.htm you can also email our support team at sales@kaisilver.com with any queries or requirements that you might have.

Mens Moonstone Rings, The Duability Factor

The issue of durability of men's rings is very important from the view point of the jewelry buyer. However jewelers are happy to make a sale and do not care much about longterm durability. Many jewelry critics have made favorable comments regarding the Kaisilver MAN09 mens silver moonstone ring. However most of these admirations relate to the external appearance of the ring.

The truth is that much effort and research has gone into defining and including specific features that, would increase the longerm durability of the ring. We can start with the metal weight, as this is one of the prominent factors that influences the durability of any jewel. Most jewelers would make a ring like the MAN09 mens silver moonstone ring with a weight of 10 to 15 grams. However we have packed a stupendous gold or silver weight of around 25 grams for this jewel. A ring with a healthy metal weight is less likely to bend or deform.

Now move to the gemstone on this mens moonstone ring and you will notice, the sturdy arcs that grasp the gemstone on either side. A good metal weight allows for such a sturdy gemstone mounting. Normal prongs can be quite thin and flimsy, this could cause them to open up over a period of time.

Notice the thickness of the metal around the band, do not get confused between the band width and the thickness. The band width is the width of the band and would be dependent on the gemstone size. The thickness is the 'wall' thickness of the band. A good thickness will ensure that the mens moonstone ring does not bend or deform easily.

We will say a few things about the gemstone shape and mounting, these relate to the durability of the gemstone. You will notice that the gemstone in this men's moonstone ring, is a smooth (cabachon) cut stone. Such a cut lowers the visibility of scratches and marks that come with the wear and tear that the ring is put through. While you can request for a faceted moonstone for your men's ring, a faceted stone makes scratches quite clearly visible. This is especially true when the scratches happen on the edges that connect two or more facets.

Still on the issue of the gemstone, you will notice that the moonstone in the MAN09 mens gold or 925 silver ring does not rise too much beyond the surface of the ring. This gemstone is deliberately cut with a low profile as a highly protruding gem is more likely to get scratched or chipped why hitting hard objects and surfaces.

If you have read and understood the above report on the durability of the MAN09 mens moonstone ring, you will realize that far more research, skill and dedication goes into the crafting of highend jewels. If you would like to know more about this men's moonstone ring, check out the details at http://www.jewellery.kaijewels.com/man-sterling-silver-ring.htm You can also email our support team at sales@kaisilver.com with any doubts or requirements that you might have.

Mens Blue Topaz Ring, London Blue Topaz

There is no doubt about the popularity of mens topaz rings. You can find both, gold and sterling silver blue topaz rings for men. But one thing stands out very clearly and that  is the preferred shade of blue topaz for mens topaz stone rings. The MAN19T Kaisilver topaz ring for men has gained tremendous popularity in the past 2 to 3 years. While part of the credit for this should go to the impressive design that is supported by a handsome metal weight, the preference for london blue topaz still needs to be analyzed.

Most gem and jewellery lovers are aware of the three shades of blue topaz available to them. The sky blue topaz is ofcourse the light blue shade and is not too popular among men. The next shade of blue topaz for your mens topaz gem ring would be the brighter blue color, this is called swiss blue topaz. The MAN19T mens topaz ring is shown here with a deep blue topaz. This is the london blue topaz gem and is the most popular choice for mens topaz rings and mens jewelry in general.

London blue topaz is the darkest blue shade of topaz, it is also the most expensive type of blue topaz. Having said that, we would like to add that the price is very modest compared to the beauty, clarity and color of the stone. Your gold or silver london blue topaz ring will surely apper far more expensive than the invoice that came with it. Infact many fashion designers are tempted to place this dark blue topaz stone in the category of tourmaline, morganite, iolite etc.

Kaisilver topaz mens rings are available in with all options for the blue shade. You can order a gold or 925 silver mens topaz ring and be assured of the same quality of craftsmanship, design and gemstone that is provided for the gold topaz ring. Few other jewelers could make this claim as most highend jewelers prefer to work with gold since silver gives lower profits. There are more details for this Kaisilver mens blue topaz ring at http://www.kaisilver.com/mens-rings-blue-topaz-man19t.htm get to know what you can expect from a good quality topaz mens ring. Once you have grasped the information INSIST on these advanced features for the blue topaz ring that you order, it does not matter from where you finally buy your ring. The main objective in providing this information is to ensure that you get a good deal, we are not interested in pushing you to buy from us.

Durability Of Mens Pendants, Effects Of Design.

We have often come across jewelry buyers who have not been explained complete details related to design. A good example is mens pendants where, the design can directly influence the durability of the mens gold or 925 silver pendant. We all know that the design of the pendant would reflect the personal preference of the buyer but, there is more to this.

Let us presume that we started making a mens gold pendant with a weight of around 15 grams. The limitation of weight could have been set up based on the marketing strategy. This is because a mens gold pendant would reflect the gold weight on the price tag. Gold with it's current high price, will form a significant proportion of the final price. If the designer was told to make a large mens pendant with this limitation in gold weight, the design will need to keep the available gold weight in mind. If the design was for a 4 inch mens gold pendant, the 15 gram gold weight would be grossly insufficient. The pendant would then be more like a thin sheet of metal, something that will make it very prone to bending and denting. Remember that the design would basically define dimensions, this will need to keep the gold weight in mind.

Another good example of how the design of a mens pendant can affect the durability can be explained with a gemstone mens pendant. If you took a large gemstone and set it in a mens gemstone pendant, the gemstone will need to be very firmly mounted. A design that uses flimsy prongs is likely to result in a loose gemstone. You can well imagine what would happen if the gem came off the pendant. Repairing such a mens pendant would not be cheap and the gemstone can sometimes be expensive too. In this case the design will need provide a firm gem stone mounting for the pendant.

We do not expect you to become an expert in jewelry by reading this brief report. In an ideal world your jeweler should keep your interest in mind and take care of these technical details but, that rarely happens. We therefore hope to increase the awareness of gemstones and jewelry through such reports. A more detailed report on the durability factory in mens pendants can be seen at http://www.custom-jewelry-thailand.com/mens-pendants-durability-cj-pb-01.htm Spend some time and read these reports, they do not cost you money but can help you make the right buying decision.

Mens Sapphire Rings, Making Customization Work

When you talk about or mens rings or any other jewelry for that matter, there are some features that can be optional and some features that are almost mandatory. Durability is one of the features that should never be compromised, this becomes even more relevant when it comes to mens rings. This mainly because, men themselves do not take sufficient care about the rings or other jewels that they wear.

Custom jewelry provides you options for customization but, you first need to understand what features to look for. The MAN23 Kaisilver sapphire mens ring is a good starting point to understand various issues. Sapphires are found in different grades, the price of your sapphire mens ring would be influenced by the sapphire quality (grade) that you select. Let us leave the low grade sapphires aside, most people would not care to wear such gems in their jewelry. But there is a choice between medium and good grade blue sapphires. The image shows the sapphire gold ring with a medium grade blue sapphire. This grade is sufficient in most cases. Considering the stringent gem selection processes at Kaisilver, the medium grade would be considered as good grade by other jewelers.

There are more common features that can be customized when it comes to your 14k or 18k mens sapphire gem stone ring. For example, the very design that you choose for your blue sapphire mens ring can be chosen based on your preference. The option for gold or silver always exist. While it is true that most mens sapphire rings are made in gold, there is no technical reason that would prevent you from going for a silver sapphire ring. As long as you stay with the medium to high grade, your sapphire mens ring would look great in yellow or white gold.

It is quite true that most buyers are not aware of all issues related to gems and jewelry. This being the case, your best bet would be to choose the right jeweler. Someone who will work hard to satisfy you rather than a jeweler hard pressed to achieve sales or profit targets! See more detailed explanations for the MAN23 sapphire mens ring at http://www.kaisilver.com/sapphire-ring-for-men-01.htm 

Mens Pendant, Importance Of Theme And Concept

The recent report released by http://www.pendants-online.com/ provides a very useful and interesting insight into the issues related to mens pendants. There is a clear and almost stark difference in the way that men and ladies choose the pendants that they wear. While ladies start their search based on metal, gems and external beauty, men look for meaning and significance in the pendants that they wear.

For example, a man who is religious would consider wearing a men's cross pendant. However issues like diamond and precious gem take secondary importance here. A mens cross pendant needs to be made with the dimensions chosen by the buyer. It is normally believed that a 2 to 3 inch cross pendant is suitable for men. You will ofcourse come across 1.5 inch and even 5 inch cross pendants being worn by men.

Men are also impressed by animals and other mythological creatures for their jewelry. This probably triggered the demand for mens dragon pendants after the Sun and Dragon pendant was released by Kaisilver, the world's leading online custom jewelry provider. The unique horse pendant for men also drew a lot of interest since it was released in late 2007.

When it comes to choosing the metal for a men's pendant, there is an important piece of information. A man would choose a pendant design concept, the next step would be to work on the dimensions. Once this is done durability takes importance over metal status symbols. It is obvious that proportionate metal weight is of prime importance for building a durable and sturdy jewel. Given the fact that most men's pendants would be fairly large, metal weight becomes relevant for such jewels. Since men are not too fussy about gold, the number of silver mens pendants sold each year is many times more than men's gold pendants.

The pendants online report on men's pendant can be read here http://www.pendants-online.com/mens-pendants-gold-silver-01.htm The information is unique because it is compiled based on thorough market research and related to production done by Kaisilver.