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Titanium: The New Trend In Jewelry

Monday, September 29, 2008 12:06 No Comments

When most people hear titanium the first things that come to mind are probably golf clubs, medical plates or rods and aircraft. This naturally occurring element has various uses including a relatively new application in jewelry making. In 1791, titanium was first discovered near Cornwall, England by pastor William Gregor who was an amateur geologist and unaware of what he had uncovered. In 1795 this metal was rediscovered and given its name which comes from the Titans in Greek mythology. Although titanium can be found around the world in abundance it is always bonded to…

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Gold verses Titanium

Thursday, June 7, 2007 13:37 No Comments
Titanium vs. silver Question: Hello, I have a Titanium engagement ring and while shopping for a wedding band I found one by Vanna K made in gray silver with pave sapphires set along all three sides of the ring.

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The dealer told me that my silver engagement ring will cause loss over time to the gray metal from scraping up against it, since silver is more durable…

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