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Mens Pendants, Customization And Durability
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The durability factor in a mens pendant needs to be given sufficient importance. While pendants for ladies and men might seem similar with the difference showing in design and concept, there is a deeper difference that needs to be understood. You cannot expect a man fuss and care much for the jewelry that he wears. At the same time, men lead active lifestyles and you can expect a mens pendant to go through quite a bit of wear and tear. So when you choose a mens pendant, you need to ensure that it will stand up to daily wear and keep shape and form over the years. Remember that all jewelry can look great on the day that you buy it but, only good quality jewelry will keep looking good as the years go by. Sadly, few jewelers give importance to durability as often this means more effort and material something that adds to the price tag. In this report we will discuss issues related to durability of a mens pendant. The information is presented in a simple form and we have tried to keep technical jargon out. If you do need more clarifications and information you can always email the Kaisilver support team at sales@kaisilver.com It does not matter whether you ultimately buy your gold or silver mens pendant from us, we prefer to educate buyers and guide them to make the right decisions. Design: It does appear that the design of a men's pendant has more to with personal choice rather than, durability. However it is the design that is the starting point for a durable silver or gold men's pendant. For example, if you had a mens star pendant with very pointed corners, it is more likely that the pendant would get corners damaged by physical impact. If you designed an initial mens pendant and get the alphabet segments too narrow, bending and and denting is quite likely. We have come across mens pendants with handsome weight, but the bale (loop) for the chain was so flimsy that it could almost get separated from the pendant with a quick pull. A researched design is ideally suited for producing fine jewelry. Dimensions: We have produced large mens crosses that were above 4 inches (10cm). We have also produced both 925 silver and gold cross pendants for men that were just 1.5 inches (3.75cm). So the dimensions of a mens pendant can depend on personal preference, durability needs one more consideration. If there is a requirement to create a gold or 925 sterling silver mens pendant withing a specific metal weight limitation, the dimensions should be kept proportional to the weight. As an example, a 4 inch cross pendant might need a proportional metal weight of around 30 to 70 grams. You should therefore not try to sustain the same dimensions if your budget can handle a metal weight of just 15 grams. Large jewels made with low metal weight are weak and can involve frequent and expensive repair charges. Weight: The above paragraph on dimensions for a mens pendant made a mention of pendant weight, we will elaborate more on this issue here. You can have a mens gemstone pendant or a plain pendant with no gem stone. In both cases the major weight component of the weight, would be the metal content of the pendant. Make sure that the weight of your mens pendant is sufficient for the dimensions. If you choose to have a custom mens pendant, it will be possible to either adjust weight based on dimensions or vice versa. A readymade pendant will not allow this flexibility so keep this in mind. There is no 'ideal' weight for a mens pendant. The range could be as large as 15 grams to 100 grams or even more. Metal weight obviously translates to metal cost, and this becomes very relevant when you talk about mens gold pendants. The reason why jewelers compromise on metal weight is because, the price tag is affected. When buyers see higher price tags, the mass market open to the jeweler shrinks or even disappears. However for those buyers looking for good quality mens pendants, compromising on metal weight is not recommended. We would suggest that you give a very hard look when evaluating mens sterling silver pendants that weigh less than 20 to 25 grams and men's gold pendants that weigh less than 15 to 20 grams. Remember these are the minimum recommended weights, actuals will depend on pendant design and dimensions. Gemstones: If you are thinking of a men's gem stone pendant, this paragraph is of importance to you. Different gems have physical properties and features that differ. These properties could relate to hardness, toughness and even color stability. If you had a mens emerald pendant with very healthy metal weight, there would still be precautions required when you wear, store or clean your pendant. 95% of the emeralds that enter the jewelry and gemstone sector are treated with natural oils. Exposing the gemstone to heat or even getting it soaked in simple bathing soap water for long hours, can ruin the oils in the gem and thereby reduce it's beauty. Gemstones like bloodstones are generally coated with a layer of resinous/oily material after the final cut. This adds a gloss to the gemstone but, soaking the stone in water for a long time can take off the coating. We once had a gentleman from France who used our services to get a mens gem pendant that had a kayanite gem stone. He insisted on using only that gem even when informed that, kayanite is a very soft gem and best kept away from jewelry. Even the simple metal tweezers used to handle and hold gems can scratch kayanite! It is true that most pendants for men are purchased in plain designs with no gems but, you will need to keep the gem factor in mind if you choose a mens gem pendant. Metal: If sufficient metal weight is provided for your 925 silver or gold mens pendant, the influence of metal on the durability of your pendant would be minimized. And yet, there are things that can be done to use metal to your advantage in enhancing the durability of your pendant and making it sturdy. When you talk about a mens gold pendant, you could choose from an 18k or 14k mens pendant. You should know that 14k gold is harder than 18k gold, this does translate into better strength for the pendant. The belief that a mens white gold pendant would be weaker than a similar pendant made from yellow gold is not true. If the comparison is made between gold of the same karatage, the hardness of white and yellow gold would be the same. Talking about mens silver pendants, there should be a lesser chance of insufficient metal weight. Silver is cheaper than gold and the jeweler should not sacrifice metal weight and thereby sacrifice longterm durability. If your budget cannot handle a sturdy mens white or yellow gold pendant, avoid the tempation to chase a light weight gold pendant. It would be better to get the same pendant in sterling silver and with good weight and craftsmanship. A reliable custom jewelry provider would do full justice to such requirements. Silver Tarnish: When you talk about mens 925 silver pendants, the topic of silver tarnish needs to be addressed. Silver tarnish is the natural discoloration of silver that occurs over a period of time. The rate and severity at which the tarnish sets in depends on many factors including climate, moisture, food handled (yes) and even type of detergents used to wash hands or bathe. You can however take it for granted that, all silverware including your sterling silver mens pendant will tarnish. Silver jewelry manufacturers have tried to eliminate the problem of tarnish, this efforts have been going on for years. While some of the processes slow down tarnish formation or reduce the severity, most of them have only short term benefits. Coatings and platings will last for a while and then wear off. When the gold, silver, rhodium or even platinum on your mens sterling silver pendant starts wearing off the pendant would appear quite shabby. Our recommendation has always been to choose a silver mens pendant with no plating. Occassionally wiping the pendant with a soft and moist cloth can keep tarnish away. Commercial polishes and fabrics are available, these can be used according to instructions provided and take off tarnish from silver jewelry. Silver pendants plated with other metals cannot be polished in a similar way when the plating wears off. This is because the plating never wears off completely but happens in patches. Most Kaisilver silver pendants for men have a classic design concept. The interesting thing is that the classic nature of such pendants is actually enhanced, when a slight tarnish sets in on the silver. Craftsmanship: There is really no substitute for good craftsmanship when producing any jewel, this ofcourse includes pendants for men too. A good design, excellent metal weight and a gorgeous gemstone can all be ruined in the hands of an inexperienced or incompetent craftsman. Unfortunately, readymade or mass produced mens pendants cannot get good quality craftsmanship. It is hard to do this because most processes are mechanized and the production staff are machine operators rather than, artisans and craftsmen. Custom jewelry is the best option when you need a good mens pendant in gold or 925 sterling silver. Bad craftsmanship can reveal itself in the form of loose gemstones, crude finishing, jagged and pointed edges and lack of uniformity in polishing. Custom jewelry: Most jewelry buyers are aware that custom made jewelry allows flexibility and customization. The benefits of true custom jewelry can positively influence the durability of your mens pendant too. For example, you might come across a 2 inch hayabusa pendant and like the story and design of the jewel. But on holding the jewel, it might appear to be too light for the dimensions. If you had to choose the option for a custom mens pendant, the custom jewelry provider could either reduce the pendant dimensions and produce the same hayabusa mens pendant for you. If your budget permitted, he could custom make the same mens pendant with more metal weight. Readymade jewelry producers and sellers look for mass markets, the main attraction in mass markets is low price tags. This can only come with quality compromise, and low metal weight is one way to reduce the price of a jewel. The other thing is that, custom jewelry is not mass produced and is made for a specific buyer, in this case for you. The custom jewelry provider need not worry about mass markets and unsold stocks. He can also devote skilled craftsmen and gem cutters through all the production processes. We do hope that the above report on mens pendants has been useful and interesting to you. We are sorry that we did not cover the sales angle in this report. Our intention in preparing and presenting this report was to make readers aware of what to look for when choosing mens gold or silver pendants. If you have any sales related questions please email us at the email address provided below. We would like to keep marketing and prices away from this website. All Kaisilver jewelry is custom made with good weight and craftsmanship. High end jewelry is produced according to your designs or ours. The gemstones for your jewelry can be chosen by you. We handpick and custom cut every gem used to produce our jewelry. Email us with any queries or doubts at sales@kaisilver.com
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Excellent cross pendant for men and ladies. The dimensions of this gold or silver mens cross can be customized to your requirements. more.
The famous Japanese hayabusa pendant. Hayabusa is the name of a falcon that swoops down on it's prey with deadly speed and accuracy. .more.
An antique design concept for this mens cross pendant. Once again available as a gold or 925 silver pendant, with good weight and craftsmanship. .more.
A mens star pendant with a sleek and streamlined design. The image shows a six point star but the same design can be used to create a five point star too. All design changes are possible. .more.
A majestic mens pendant, an impressive eagle pendant for men. Options for gold or 925 silver eagle pendants. Dimension and metal can be chosen by you. .more.
A terrific depiction of a dragon pendant for men. The fury of the dragon is contained within the fire and light of the dazzling sun. A unique mens dragon pendant. .more.
Besides the above mens pendants, Kaisilver can custom make pendants with your designs too. Our commitment to produce quality custom jewelry in gold and sterling silver is demonstrated by the fact that, we use the same team of designers, craftsmen and quality control experts to work on silver and gold jewelry orders. Our product range and production expertise goes well beyond men's pendants. We also custom make mens and ladies rings, the historic claddagh ring, belly rings, pendants, bangles, bracelets and even cufflinks. Kaisilver is the world's largest online custom jewelry provider. Over 3,500 skilled craftsmen and gem cutters work on all our jewelry orders. Over 14,000 gem and jewelry lovers spread across 17 nations proudly wear jewelry produced by us. Direct connections with leading gem miners and manufacturers across the globe, give us preferential access to over 200 million carats of gemstones. Our buyers include, fashion models, financiers, lawyers, hotel and casino owners, professors and students, sportsmen, members of the armed forces, housewives, doctors and surgeons and others. Here are some buyer comments. .......received ring yesterday as you promised. it is stunning, more beautiful than i expected. the design and craftsmanship are outstanding. thank you again, it has been a pleasure doing business with you. i will highly recommend you to everyone i know, and look forward to doing business with you in the future. your entire staff has been professional and you displayed a high degree of honesty and integrity throughout the transaction. thank your staff and your craftsman for their incredible work. please feel free to use me as a reference as a EXTREMELY satisfied customer. take care, i wish you all well. Lt. Colonel James William Brady USA, Ret. Beverly Hills, Florida I am SO very pleased with the quality, beauty and extremely reasonable cost the ring I puchased for my fiance. I'm sorry it took so long for me to get back to you, but I am a busy woman, which made dealing with your company so conveinient for me. Your correspondence was greatly appreciated, and I must say, people who see the man04 ring are dazzled by it's beauty. You have a lifetime customer. Please let me know where I can post my allcolades to you on the website! God bless all of you! Pamela Adams, Toms river, NJ, USA |
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