Hi All,
I''m new here, but I''ve been lurking (and driving myself bananas) for a few weeks now. I''m looking for an engagement ring and I''m pretty sure I''ve got a direction and plan for that. (BTW ladies, those 3 ct. solitaires aren''t helping.)
My current question, however, has to do with a little insurance policy. My girlfriend isn''t clumsy, but she''s not a ballerina either. She likes to horse around, go to the gym, play sports, etc. She and I both think it would be a good idea to put the ring on a necklace when she''s doing any of that to avoid damage or loss.
I''ve come to the conclusion I want to get one in titanium for the following reasons:
-Needs to be "silver" in color, she says
-Silver is feels cheap and tarnishes easily
-A platinum necklace would be..uh..cost prohibitive since I''m saving for a ring
-White gold-same as platinum, but with the additional cost of re-plating
-Needs to be strong to avoid breakage
-Light weight is good, right?
-Ring will most likely be platinum, so I think Ti would give a nice contrast
-I''ve got a Ti ring and I think the patina it develops would look good on a necklace
So, Any suggestions on where to get a Ti necklace that is both feminine, but also strong. (tensile strenth, not mannish)
I was looking at something like this:
http://www.titanium-jewelry.com/n-yr01.html
Also, if you have any other suggestions, I''d be open to hearing them. I could always swing by the local second hand store (i.e. Pawn Shop) and see if they''ve got a nice platinum chain for not too much money. A lot of people are cashing in jewelry to pay the bills right now. I think I''d rather go with new titatium, though.
Thanks,
NaMe WiThHeld To ShIelD Id FrOm tHe GF.
I''m new here, but I''ve been lurking (and driving myself bananas) for a few weeks now. I''m looking for an engagement ring and I''m pretty sure I''ve got a direction and plan for that. (BTW ladies, those 3 ct. solitaires aren''t helping.)
My current question, however, has to do with a little insurance policy. My girlfriend isn''t clumsy, but she''s not a ballerina either. She likes to horse around, go to the gym, play sports, etc. She and I both think it would be a good idea to put the ring on a necklace when she''s doing any of that to avoid damage or loss.
I''ve come to the conclusion I want to get one in titanium for the following reasons:
-Needs to be "silver" in color, she says
-Silver is feels cheap and tarnishes easily
-A platinum necklace would be..uh..cost prohibitive since I''m saving for a ring
-White gold-same as platinum, but with the additional cost of re-plating
-Needs to be strong to avoid breakage
-Light weight is good, right?
-Ring will most likely be platinum, so I think Ti would give a nice contrast
-I''ve got a Ti ring and I think the patina it develops would look good on a necklace
So, Any suggestions on where to get a Ti necklace that is both feminine, but also strong. (tensile strenth, not mannish)
I was looking at something like this:
http://www.titanium-jewelry.com/n-yr01.html
Also, if you have any other suggestions, I''d be open to hearing them. I could always swing by the local second hand store (i.e. Pawn Shop) and see if they''ve got a nice platinum chain for not too much money. A lot of people are cashing in jewelry to pay the bills right now. I think I''d rather go with new titatium, though.
Thanks,
NaMe WiThHeld To ShIelD Id FrOm tHe GF.
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