Emeralds have always been highly coveted as a stone with rich historical symbolism, combined with a gorgeous colour that can’t be matched. It is no wonder people can’t wait to get their hands on one. Emeralds are mined in many places around the world including Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil, with the finest emeralds originating in Colombia.
In ancient times emeralds were known to help the wearer see into the future and be blessed with good fortune. This day in age emeralds are known to represent rebirth because the vivid green colours are similar to those we see in spring, a time when everything starts new. Which is why May, a month when Spring really begins to blossom in front of our eyes, is the perfect host month for an emerald birthstone.
Emeralds are often used in engagement rings and wedding bands because the brilliant green colours display a wonderful contrast to the white diamonds. The unique history of emeralds and the incomparable shades of green make the choice to add a piece of emerald jewellery to your collection an easy one.
For many years the main struggle for men when it came to wedding bands was choosing between white gold, yellow gold, or platinum. But with the introduction of tungsten and titanium rings many men are finding themselves torn between these two new metals. While the looks of tungsten and titanium rings are virtually identical, the differences in weight cannot be ignored. A titanium ring is almost always guaranteed to be more light weight than any other ring you possess, while a tungsten ring will generally, be heavier. For men who enjoy the looks of tungsten and titanium rings but do not feel comfortable with either weight range, there is a type of metal called Dura tungsten. Dura tungsten is a combination of both tungsten and titanium, created by heating and mixing the two metals at 1400 degrees Celsius. The combination of the two metals still delivers a nearly scratch proof ring, with the added bonus of having it weigh roughly 20% less than an average tungsten ring. If you love the look of tungsten and titanium rings but have never been 100% comfortable with the way they feel on your finger, try a Dura tungsten ring today. It is a combination that it sure to please.
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