Cheaper cobalt alloys used to make wedding rings may contain nickel and may not offer the same level of scratch-resistance and durability as the higher quality stronger alloys. For black cobalt wedding rings, make sure that the cobalt is entirely black and that the black color is not achieved through any type of plate, including ion plate, that will chip and wear away in just a few short months of daily wear. Titanium Kay is the only jeweler we know of that offers two-tone black cobalt wedding rings made with a black cobalt alloy.
Likewise, for any type of two-tone effect make sure that the design is achieved through the use of inlay. Again, avoid cobalt rings crafted with any type of plate. For cobalt diamond wedding rings, the retailer should list the approximate color and clarity grades for the diamonds no matter how small they may be.
And last but not least, before you purchase a cobalt wedding ring be sure to size your ring finger at least twice, late in the day. Most cobalt wedding bands are available through online retailers, but you can size your wedding ring finger at any local jewelry store. Return to Top of the Page.
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I recently purchased a cobalt wedding band. I was shopping for a traditional white gold band, but due to the current high cost of gold, I settled for cobalt.
Find out with this Engagement Ring Style guide! What can you expect from a Titanium Wedding Band? Find out more about titanium rings here! It's a personal token or reminder of their love and commitment. I will note that I sell these mainly to grooms.
In fact I dont think I've ever sold one for the bride. The bride always gets previous metal, usually with diamonds, and matching their engagement ring. The price points have remained fairly consistent over the last 10 years, the items that fit those price points have changed significantly.
Cobalt is very trendy right now. I guess I'd be selling it if I had a jewelry store, but it's not a precious metal and has absolutely zero resale value. But it's trendy, that's for sure. Engraving it? Forget it. Joined Jul 23, Messages 2, BlaineA Member. Joined Sep 17, Messages 14 Location Kansas. But the guys love the idea that it won't scratch and that in theory it stay looking new for years.
Which I can tell you is not the truth the tungsten has a tendency to get some funny spots on it after exposure to some chemical or another that the guy doesn't remember doing.
What I hate most about these rings is no matter how many times you tell a customer that you can't size them and they will have to exchange it for a new ring if their finger changes size they always are a little upset when they have to part with their wedding band for a new one on size exchange. And I don't know if my customers are different than the other person on this thread but I have had a good handful of people bring back broken tungsten rings.
Joined Jul 27, Messages 1, Location Skiff. What is the solution if the ring needs to be cut off at the hospital? This has been very interesting. I to hope that the Cobalt trend goes away. Though that will only happen when the sales and marketing gets a different trend. I still as a guy like a heavy silver ring engraved, Even stainless is a viable option.
I am finding that more and more customers in my area are turning back to the old ways of doing things like Hand engraving vers Machine engraving. Yes - standard ring cutters may clip a cobalt chrome ring right off of your finger. We offer a free lifetime warranty to replace your ring in this event. How do I clean my cobalt chrome band? You may use warm water and gentle soap to clean your cobalt chrome band. You may soak your cobalt band for half an hour or an hour to loosen any dirt that may have caked into any grooves.
Special care must be taken for any ring with a precious metal inlay, specifically sterling silver, as chlorine may tarnish precious metals. Do not use harsh chemicals such as bleach or ammonia to cleanse your ring. Will I ever need to re-plate my cobalt chrome band? No - cobalt chrome is a white metal. This makes it an excellent alternative to white gold, giving you the look without the cost.
Because cobalt does not tarnish or corrode easily, this appearance of cobalt jewelry can last for a long time. While silver-hued cobalt is very popular, black cobalt rings are just as sought after. Black cobalt rings have a striking, unique appearance and is ideal for someone who wants something modern and different. It is more expensive than metals such as titanium or tungsten, but is less expensive than gold or platinum.
Of course other factors such as quality of workmanship and branding definitely impact on the overall price of cobalt jewelry. But in general, it is a very affordable option.
To put this into perspective, compare this white gold comfort fit wedding band and this similar comfort fit cobalt band. Some people might find that this inexpensiveness of the metal makes it cheap and therefore not a good choice for wedding bands. This comes down to personal preferences and values. Cobalt is extremely scratch resistant, corrosion-resistant and highly durable.
Cobalt rings do not easily scratch, break or loose form. Cobalt wedding bands are tough and durable. See this ring here. It is not as durable as titanium or tungsten but is much harder than platinum, gold or palladium, making cobalt an excellent choice for daily wear. Having said that, in an emergency, cobalt rings can be safely cut. With cobalt rings, there is minimal maintenance required. Unlike rings made of metals such as white gold or platinum which easily get scratched and require repolishing, cobalt rings are able to maintain their appearance even with rough wear.
As a result, this is a metal that is highly suited for people who lead active lives and use their hands a lot. Note that cobalt is scratch resistant but not scratch proof.
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