18k men's wedding band

[1964pandora]

Sorry ladies I know I've been posting about this quite a bit. I think I'm going to buy my wedding band from David klass because I want it super intricate, engraved, etc. but my fiancé wants a 6 mm 18 k with either milgrain or the line on either side, like classic Tiffany. I want to buy him a heavy, nice quality 18k ring. Has anyone done the research on this and know who has a nice substantial comfort fit ring? I would like something heavy for its size, high quality. If I have to get it from Tiffany then I will have to. I saw that e-wedding bands gets some love. Thank you!

 

[sledge]

Weight is weight. Each metal type (18k, titanium, tungsten, platinum, etc) has a static weight per ounce. Some metals are known to be heavier than others. For instance tungsten and platinum is much heavier than titanium when all rings are identical.

Weight will influx based on volume. Volume is determined by length, width and depth. Two rings identically made will weigh different for a size 10 and a size 13 because they have they require different masses due to size which affects the ounces of metal required to make each ring. The larger ring has more ounces so it weighs more.

Changing widths, thickness, carving details, etc all affect final finished weight.

As a guy I find it funny women worry so much about weight. I have no buddies that say their ring is too heavy. Those with titanium sometimes comment it's very light and some like it and others don't but never the comment of it's too heavy.

I do think comfort fit is the only way to go and something that can take abuse as we men generally don't baby our hands or rings.

 

[OoohShiny]

What that man said ^^^ lol

Personally speaking, I would not pay the 'Tiffany Tax' associated with a 'name brand' for what is just a gold band with some engraving on it. (But then I would not buy anything else from there either lol)

I would much prefer something engraved to a custom design by DK or similar - you're then paying for the skilled labour and individuality, not cheap stamping of a brand name on the inside that seems to add +50% for no good reason!

 

[sledge]

What that man said ^^^ lol

Personally speaking, I would not pay the 'Tiffany Tax' associated with a 'name brand' for what is just a gold band with some engraving on it. (But then I would not buy anything else from there either lol)

I would much prefer something engraved to a custom design by DK or similar - you're then paying for the skilled labour and individuality, not cheap stamping of a brand name on the inside that seems to add +50% for no good reason!

I'm totally with you on the Tiffany Tax. I'd rather have something of great craftsmanship quality without a brand name and save the cash. Of course I'm not a fan of gold (yellow or white) either and prefer platinum, tungsten or titanium. Some other white alternate metals have been suggested as well that I can't remember right now.

Speaking of metal types, it's worth noting that some metals are more allergen-free than others. Also with white gold, unless you do one of the special WG/palladium alloys like DK makes then many people use rhodium plating which will wear off over time and need to be replated. The rate which it requires re-plating depends on the chemical composure of the person wearing the ring. I can't wear something rhodium plated anything very long without the need to replate because apparently my chemicals like to beat up rhodium just for the fun of it and to see how fast they can do it.

 

[ringo865]

Show David your Tiffany Tax inspiration picture and ask for a quote. Then go from there with optional extras - engraving, surprise stones, flush set stones, two-tone gold, etc.

 

[SimoneDi]

EWeddingbands are a fantastic retailer and make quality die stuck wedding bands. I would absolutely order the ones you/he likes. Return with them are also a breeze. Even if your SO doesn’t end up liking them, it will be s good way to try wedding bands and compare them to the T&Co he likes.

 

[1964pandora]

Weight is weight. Each metal type (18k, titanium, tungsten, platinum, etc) has a static weight per ounce. Some metals are known to be heavier than others. For instance tungsten and platinum is much heavier than titanium when all rings are identical.

Weight will influx based on volume. Volume is determined by length, width and depth. Two rings identically made will weigh different for a size 10 and a size 13 because they have they require different masses due to size which affects the ounces of metal required to make each ring. The larger ring has more ounces so it weighs more.

Changing widths, thickness, carving details, etc all affect final finished weight.

As a guy I find it funny women worry so much about weight. I have no buddies that say their ring is too heavy. Those with titanium sometimes comment it's very light and some like it and others don't but never the comment of it's too heavy.

I do think comfort fit is the only way to go and something that can take abuse as we men generally don't baby our hands or rings.

Thank you, definitely going with comfort fit. I want to buy an 18 K ring that is heavy for it's width, meaning it is thicker. When you go on eweddingrings, you'll see what I mean. You can order plain bands that are lighter, average and heavy.

 

[OoohShiny]

If you want a weighty ring then I think platinum is the heaviest of the precious metals generally used for wedding rings, but if you want a more yellow metal then I think you would have to stick to 18k yellow gold and increase the width/height/cross-sectional area of the band, as you suggest.

 

[elizabethess]

Thank you, definitely going with comfort fit. I want to buy an 18 K ring that is heavy for it's width, meaning it is thicker. When you go on eweddingrings, you'll see what I mean. You can order plain bands that are lighter, average and heavy.

Hey- you've got a few threads going so I'm going to reply here, too

I said in your other thread that if by eweddingrings you mean e-weddingbands.com there was a recent thread response here indicating that specifications seem to have recently changed and their domed "heavy" bands aren't really as heavy or thick as they used to be. If this is your source please double-check all the measurements including thickness to make sure it's what you're envisioning

 

[ringo865]

And whether the domes are “carved out” or solid metal.

 

[MollyMalone]

And whether the domes are “carved out” or solid metal.

I just confirmed with a company rep that their comfort fit bands are not hollowed out (nor are their standard bands hollow ones).

@1964pandora -- since the eweddingbands you'd be considering are not cast, they will be denser, i.e., heavier than a cast band (which is the industry norm). Given that, plus how easy it is to do a return with them, I suggest that you go ahead and order the 6 mm comfort fit 18K bands in whatever style(s) your husband-to-be likes & where it's an option on the listing page, select the Heavyweight.

Benchmark's wedding bands are die-struck, and there's likely to be a jeweler in your area that's a Benchmark authorized retailer. And like Ritani, Benchmark is offering Free Previews (i.e., no commitment to purchase) on many of its bands.
https://www.benchmarkrings.com/find-a-retailer
https://www.benchmarkrings.com/free-in-store-preview
BUT so far as I can tell, Benchmark's wedding bands are not available in 18K.

Jabel -- another American company that uses the die-struck method for its wedding bands -- does offer its bands in 18K, e.g.,
http://www.jabel.com/product/sw2206/
Find a Jabel retailer via this page:
http://www.jabel.com/locations/

As you've probably guessed, I do favor die-struck bands for a gold or platinum band that has no gem stones Hope this is of some help to you ~ Molly