Have you been looking into choosing tungsten for your wedding band? Well, if you are, then you might wish to take a look at this demonstration video.

The  video illustrates that precious metals will indeed bend. Therefore, should you need you ring resized down the road, then this can be accomplished. And let’s face it – most Americans tend to gain or lose weight over their lifetime, and some may fluctuate quite a bit. So if you like to remove your wedding band but gain a few pounds over time, a precious metal wedding band can be adjusted. And precious metals can be refinished to look close to new as well.

Tungsten can not bend, although it can shatter. You can not size your tungsten wedding band. This is such a shame due to the fact that history shows that trends change quite a bit in the jewelry industry, and the manufacturer of the tungsten wedding band that you purchased may or may not be around in five or ten years. The same goes for any online wedding band website that may have sold you the ring. You should ask yourself a simple question – who will honor their exchange policy (if they have one) should I need a new tungsten wedding band in the future?

Wedding bands are symbolic of love that should last forever. And shouldn’t you be able to keep that original symbol of your love on your finger forever? A lot of consumers choose to upgrade their wedding bands over time, but many decide to keep their original wedding band on their hand for as long as possible. So protect your wedding band investment, and perhaps choose one created with a precious metal. After all, love is precious, and so should wedding band.

If price is really an issue during this tough economic time, then you may wish to consider palladium for your wedding band. Palladium is a naturally white metal that currently costs much less than white gold. While platinum is the premium metal for jewelry, palladium is a strong choice if platinum is not an option.

Should the relative price point of a tungsten wedding band be attractive, then why not consider Argentium Sterling Silver? Argentium Sterling Silver is easy to care for and does not tarnish easily. It is an attractive – if not somewhat new – option for your wedding band when looking for something that costs even less than palladium, but might be priced similar to the tungsten wedding bands seen on many popular websites (starting at $149.00). Spending a little more now is definitely beneficial over the long haul.

Need more help with choosing the right metal for your wedding band? Download our free PDF brochure – “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry.”

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Today, there is a lot of confusing information about the metals that are commonly used for wedding bands and wedding rings – platinum, palladium, gold, tungsten and titanium. For this reason, Novell created a special PDF brochure and accompanying video (see below).

Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry is designed to help the average consumer decide which metal will be the best choice for their wedding or engagement ring, as these rings are not only a symbol of love and celebration, but can also be assets to be treasured in the years ahead. This video’s soundtrack features “Center of My Heart,” a selection from composer Paul Schwartz’s latest album – State of Grace III. From modern pulsing rhythmic tracks to small acoustic ensembles and broadly orchestrated numbers, State of Grace III features a wide range of musical styles to mirror Novell’s ample array of wedding ring styles.

Almost all Novell wedding rings can be specially created wider, narrower, and in platinum, palladium or gold. Visit www.novelldesignstudio.com for more information.

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If you are considering purchasing a tungsten wedding band, then you may wish to pay attention to this news article that is featured on National Jeweler’s website. In particular, look at the comments of the left-hand side. It seems there is a lot of debate about the conditions and facts that surround tungsten. One big company has been controlling much of tungsten’s main source in China, and licenses it to other manufacturers. They also seem to be over inflating the price as well. 19% of all wedding bands sold are tungsten wedding bands. So as it grows in popularity, it might be a good idea for more and more consumers to get to really know their tungsten wedding band facts before they go into the jewelry store to make a purchase. After all, Novell believes that an educated consumer is the jewelry industry’s best costumer.

Download “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry,” a free PDF brochure to help you learn more about many of the common metals used in creating wedding bands.

Here are some of the highlights from the comments section:

“…85% of all tungsten is mined in China where we cannot do the kinds of inspections that we do in the mines around the world that mine precious metals and diamonds. Other tungsten mines in the world, controlled by the Chinese mining companies have records of human abuse and dangerous work conditions. So here is this one product that is replacing a lot of better “Made in America” product and is hardly up to the GREEN standard that we are expected to honor for precious metal.”

“I am quite aware of Walmart’s position in the market. They are merchants, not jewelers, and will likely crush those who pretend to try and compete with them because they will not be undersold. Jewelers who try to compete with them on similar product such as Tungsten, or whatever else like it they are trying to pass off as jewelry, will simply not survive in their wake. Continue to sell Tungsten and line the pockets of everyone but yourself. You may be out of business soon, sorry to say. I spoke with a jeweler just last week who told me he can’t remember the last time he sold a gold wedding band. How sad.”

“Today, you can buy CZ’s, gold(colored)plated rings, imitation pearls, color enhanced glass(fake sapphires), & tungsten and titanium at the Flea Markets for $18.00. The kiosk mgr says they sell between 30-40 a weekend. They have them in every size. She doesn’t do size exchanges, nor warranty, she has 1-2 returned to her per month, then just makes them buy a new one. Her supplier is in LA. Wal-Mart has TU (tungsten)  retailing for $49.99, ladies and gents same price. They are lighter weight so I believe they are not 850TU, but is the mixed TU that quality gold offers. Doesn’t matter, they sell a few hundred a month per store. Because, they don’t warrant them as a precious buy, and that the jewelry stores are ripping them off.”

“There’s a reason why its called an “alternative” metal. As a jeweler you can decide what and what not to sell (and service)….but if the customers seek an “alternative” and are educated on how to take care of any delicacies (as ALL jewelry has issues with) and know what it is they are buying…..isn’t it silly to for a jeweler to not offer an “alternative” to simply expand the selection?”

Read more comments on the National Jeweler website.

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This article was originally posted on Novell’s wedding ring blog:

Platinum Guild’s August 2008 E-News newsletter featured Novell’s “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” brochure. This literature is designed to help the average consumer decide which metal will be the best choice for their wedding band or engagement ring.

Retailers and consumers may download the brochure in a PDF format, or simply view the “Choosing the Right Metal…” video to learn the basic pros and cons of popular metals used for wedding rings – platinum, palladium, gold, tungsten and titanium. This brochure is also available via authorized Novell retailers throughout the United States.

Novell's free brochure to help you choose the right metal for your wedding bands.

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Novell Design Studio, a leading wedding band manufacturer which specializes in product customization, is proud to offer its latest brochure “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry.” This brochure is designed to help the average consumer decide which metal will be the best choice for their wedding band or engagement ring, as it is not only a symbol of love and celebration, but can also be an asset to be treasured in the years ahead.

Novell has been distributing “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” directly to consumers via placements in jewelry stores, as well as offering it as a PDF download on the Novell website. A video brochure has is also available on websites such as You Tube, Google Video, Yahoo Video and FindItt.com.

Since being recently featured on Google News, Yahoo! News, and on several influential bridal blogs, thousands of consumers and retailers have taken advantage of the link to the PDF version. This method of distribution is a fantastic way to reach the broadest audience possible in a very efficient manner.

"Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry" - a free brochure.

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Novell Design Studio, a leading wedding band manufacturer which specializes in product customization, has always emphasized that platinum is the superior metal choice for both men’s and women’s wedding bands. Yet for each individual, the same metal can also be symbolic of very different things. For her, platinum represents the pure expression of love shared; it is precious, rare and eternal. For him, platinum is a magnificent, distinguished and resilient mineral that separates the man wearing it from those that do not. No other precious metal offers the same level of excellence.

Why Choose Platinum For Your Wedding Bands?
Love lasts a lifetime, and so should your platinum wedding bands. With the inflated costs of nearly everything associated with throwing a proper wedding (the cake, music, ice sculpture, cuisine, etc.), platinum is one of the few items that may actually increase in value as time passes. Your platinum jewelry can potentially become an heirloom, so you can pass it down to future generations. Imagine the face of your child, grandchild or great-grandchild lighting up as they inherit a genuine piece of family history. Feel free to download more information about platinum at www.novelldesignstudio.com/platinum.

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This article was originally posted on Novell’s wedding ring blog:

Novell has also recently released their latest brochure entitled “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry.” This literature is designed to help the average consumer decide which metal will be the best choice for their wedding band or engagement ring.

A chart to help you choose the right metal for your wedding band.

Since being recently featured in both Google and Yahoo! News, thousands of consumers and retailers have quickly taken advantage of the link to the PDF version. This method of distribution has been a fantastic way to reach the broadest audience possible in a very efficient manner. Feel free to visit the dedicated webpage for “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” and download the brochure. Or view the video.

Keep up to date with everything about Novell at the Novell News section on the official website.

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This article was originally posted on Novell’s wedding ring blog:

With This Ring, a blog dedicated to wedding trends and suggestions, featured Novell’s video based on the “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” brochure .

From the author:
“I know I’ve written about this before, but I feel like its worth mentioning again (and now there is a video…I am all about the visual). When we went to go pick out our wedding bands I admittedly didn’t know much at all about the differences in metal. We ultimately decided on Platinum for me and Palladium for the boy, but going into this whole experience I had never even heard of Palladium. So, I hope this video helps you a little, or at the least gives you some ideas by looking at all the different pics of jewelry!”

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The “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” brochure and video have also been featured on Trans World News, FindIttVideo.com and Google News.

With This Ring bridal blog highlighted Novell's "Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry" video and brochure.

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“Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” is designed to help the average consumer decide which metal will be the best choice for their wedding band or engagement ring, as these rings are not only a symbol of love and celebration, but can also be assets to be treasured in the years ahead. The video soundtrack features “Center of My Heart,” a track from the latest album by composer Paul Schwartz – State of Grace III. From modern pulsing rhythmic tracks to small acoustic ensembles and broadly orchestrated numbers, State of Grace III features a wide range of musical styles to mirror Novell’s ample array of wedding band styles.  Visit www.novelldesignstudio.com for more information and ideas.

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This feature was originally posted on Novell’s wedding ring blog:

The June/July 2008 issue of Modern Bride magazine highlighted Novell’s innovative new brochure – “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry.” This brochure is designed to help the average consumer decide which metal will be the best choice for their wedding band or engagement ring.

Download the “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” brochure.

View the “Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry” video.

"Choosing the Right Metal for Your Bridal Jewelry" - a free brochure.

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