Custom Jewelry From Thailand

The tradition of wearing a wedding band has existed for many decades. A wedding band denotes a solemn commitment between two individuals. The commitment is to stay together and care for each other until the very end. Wedding bands were worn since ancient times in almost every corner of the world. In certain communities, ladies wedding bands were more common. The idea was to ensure that everyone knew that the lady was married, probably meaning to keep the lady from having a change of heart too.  The reverse was also true and historical records reveal how men had to wear wedding bands to show their loyalty to their spouse. The important thing to note is that the tradition of wedding bands, was started with a deeper meaning rather than a fashion or stylish trend. There are historical recordings that reveal information regarding the material with which the earliest wedding bands were made. Wood and even stones like onyx, agate and jasper were cut in the shape of a wedding band. Metals then took over and bronze, copper were metals that the ordinary man used to make his wedding band. Do a fast forward in time and you will be dazzled by the wedding rings of today. Precious metals like silver and gold are hot favourites for todays wedding bands. It is not just the metal and designs that have developed over the years. Wedding bands today include gem stones and diamonds. It is not uncommon to find a gem stone wedding band where, the cost of the gem stone exceeds the value of the gold in the ring. This is ofcourse even more  common with diamond wedding bands. The RG180 Kaisilver wedding band is a classic example of how custom jewelry can create a customized wedding band. This white gold diamond wedding band is suitable for ladies and men, the diamond size and grade can be chosen based on your budget. This means that you can decide the width of your wedding band which will be influenced by the number and size of the diamonds in the ring. Not many jewelers allow you this degree of customization when it comes to ordering a single wedding band or a pair of wedding bands. But the advantages of complete customization to the buyer cannot be denied. We have already mentioned that the wedding band is a very meaningful jewel, but it is possible to add more meaning to this memorable jewel. Gem stone wedding bands are a good choice for enhancing the meaning of your wedding band.

Select a birth stone for your wedding band, or consider exchanging birth stones . The husband could wear a wedding band with the wife's birth stone and vice versa. If you were looking for a birth stone wedding band, a diamond band would be represent the April birth stone. The MAN05 is another very good design for a wedding band, this design is suitable for ladies and men and can include the gem stone of your choice. This ring provides an excellent mounting for the gem stone with good protection. By choosing a suitable gem stone size, you can have a gem stone wedding band with a band width to suit your personal preference. Yellow and white gold wedding bands can be chosen and the option of 18k or 14k wedding bands can be used to increase the durability of your wedding band. Remember that 14k gold is harder than 18k gold and 14k wedding bands will therefore be more durable. The MAN05 Kaisilver sapphire wedding band is shown here with a high quality blue sapphire gem stone. You can choose a green sapphire or pink sapphire for the gem stone too. Get the complete benefits of custom made jewelry and order your wedding band with the gem stone of your choice. Kaisilver custom jewelry is made in Thailand, some of the world's finest craftsmen provide intense concentration and attention for every single detail. A wedding band also allows you to request for etchings inside the band, the etchings could be a name, short message or even a memorable date. For a comfortable fit, it is best to have a wedding band that has little or no scooping done inside the band. This would increase the gold weight and show on the price tag but, in the longterm such a ring would reduce or eliminate the need for expensive repairs and replacements. Giving too much emphasis to low price tags would mean that you compromise on quality, there is nothing like a good and cheap wedding band. It is either good or cheap and cannot be both at the same time. The design of your wedding band is important if you are considering a wedding band pair. A wedding band pair are rings where the husband and wife wear the same design. The ring size and band width of a wedding band pair might be different but, the design concept remains the same.

Another very popular wedding band is the princess diamond wedding band. The princess diamond is a special type of square cut diamond. Most princess diamond wedding bands have a simple design with a single princess cut diamond mounted in the center. You should know that diamonds are expensive gems, bad craftsmanship or insufficient metal weight can cause the diamond to become loose. You might even face a situation where the diamond falls off the mounting and gets lost. Custom diamond wedding bands are the best option, you can insist on good gold weight and firm diamond mounting for a custom wedding band. Readymade diamond wedding bands are made to please mass markets, quality and durability get secondary importance in such cases. If you are looking for high quality custom wedding jewelry, the RG226 is a good choice. This diamond princess cut wedding band is shown in yellow gold but can also be ordered in white gold. Good gold weight ensures that there is no scooping of gold inside the band, this makes the wedding band very comfortable to wear. You can ofcourse order this custom wedding band with any gem stone of your choice instead of a diamond. Since diamonds are expensive gems, you cannot expect the size of the princess cut diamond to be more than 5mm to 6mm. However, if you had to order this princess wedding band with a gem stone like, tourmaline, topaz, aquamarine or opal the gemstone could be around 6mm to 8mm. Remember that, the band width would be influenced by the size of the diamond or gem stone in this ring. Custom jewelry will once again allow you to choose a yellow or white gold princess cut diamond wedding band. Custom jewelry from Kaisilver gives you a choice of gem stone and diamond grades to choose from. If you are particular about the gem stone color and not so particular about the gem stone type, consider cheaper options instead of the diamond for your ring. White topaz, danburite, zircon and even white sapphires would be some of your options. Yourjeweler should guide you to make a decision based on your preferences and budget. If he does not do this just find another jeweler, this is a special occassion ring and you surely do not want to make a hasty decision. Do not worry about getting the best quality diamond in the world for your diamond wedding band, there really is no need to compete with the Micheals and Sandras of Hollywood. The truth is that, a genuine diamond that looks good to the naked eye would suffice. Many jewelers do not offer any options to choose the diamond grade, they want to sell the best quality and make a huge profit margin on every diamond ring that they sell.

The MAN230 plain white gold wedding band is shown here for a special reason. Many buyers believe that a plain wedding band, with no gem stone or diamond would look dull and boring. For those of you who do not like to wear flashy jewels, a plain wedding band gives you scope to wear a traditional wedding band without any gems or diamonds. Many men would prefer such plain wedding bands in gold or sterling silver. The more interesting thing is that, it is possible to enhance the appearance and meaning of a plain wedding band with a few simple options. The custom plain wedding band shown in MAN230 shows a ring with a slightly textured band. You can have a similar wedding band that has no texture but shows a dull finish. A plain wedding band can also be made by combining different finishing types. For example, the center portion of the band can be made to have a dull finish while the edges can be made with a high polish finish. It is also possible to combine gold colors and create a two tone wedding band. The edges of such a wedding band could have yellow gold while the center could have white gold. Etchngs can be made as symbols, messages or names and initials. If this is done outside the band, it adds visible meaning to your wedding band. Plain wedding bands would also be a good idea if you are working on a limited budget. The absence of gem stones or diamonds allows you to allocate more budget for the metal in the ring. You will therefore get a sturdy wedding band with a good weight. A plain wedding band would also be easier to look after since there would be no need to worry about gem stone properties, type of gem stone mounting etc. It is interesting to note that, the earliest wedding bands were also plain. Plain wedding bands can be made in gold or sterling silver, just remember not to compromise on longterm durability. If you cannot afford a gold wedding band with a good weight, consider buying a sterling silver wedding band. A lightweight wedding band would need frequent repairs, it might infact spend more time at the jewelery shop than on your finger. It is common in many countries to wear extravagant engagement rings and then choose a simple plain band ring as a wedding band. An engagement ring and a matching wedding band are sometimes ordered together. After the wedding, the engagement ring and the wedding band are worn together on the same finger.

The above write up will give you a fairly good idea of what to look for when choosing a wedding band. The concept of exchanging birth stones in wedding bands, is gaining popularity and is one of the ways in which the meaning of your wedding band can be enhanced. When choosing a wedding band do not go overboard and shoot way beyond your budget. At the same time do not get unduly restrictive and jump at the wedding band with the lowest price tag. Custom wedding bands would give you a high degree of flexibility and customization. Start preparing for your wedding band well in advance, custom jewelry takes a few weeks to be made. Each ring needs individual attention and most of the production stages require skilled craftsmanship. We have compiled a few interesting and useful links related to wedding bands below, refer to these links and get a better understanding regarding wedding bands.