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1.) What is a tension setting?
2.) What if i don't know the size of ring I need to order?
3.) What are the advantages of tension setting?
4.) Will the gem poke my finger?
5.) Can you re-size your Tension rings?
6.) How do you ensure the strength of the ring?
7.) Do you test your rings?
8.) How do you make your rings?
9.) Is each ring crafted individually?
10.) What do you mean by "handmade"?
11.) What is the difference between Artisan Crafted and Mass Produced?
12.) Why is handmade a better approach?
13.) Why aren’t your rings more expensive then other jewelry companies?
1.) What is a tension setting?
The method of tension settings is a relatively new way of setting gems. They are quite elegant and quickly becoming a very popular setting for modern engagement rings. Tension settings rely on strong metal, which is why they work so well with titanium. The metal band of the ring provides a massive amount of compression force on the gem stone at least two points. This immense pressure is what holds the stone securely in place. In a standard prong setting, the metal prongs touch the stone in 4 places, obscuring light from entering the gem. A tension setting secures the stone in two places, thus allowing more light into the stone. The greater amount of light entering the gem enhances its beauty, making it really sparkle!
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2.) What if i don't know the size of ring I need to order?
I offer free ring sizers with all orders, simply select [send a sizer] if you want to just order a ring sizer, contact me and I will send you one for free.
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3.) What are the advantages of tension setting?
Tension settings have a few main advantages over traditional settings:
Unlike other setting, with tension setting the gem is held within the ring, meaning the gem does not protrude like a traditional prong setting. This feature lessens the chance of the gem catching on clothing or scraping against various surfaces. Also, because tension setting has no bottom, it lets light in from the bottom of the gem, allow the gems depth and vibrance to shine through. In a tension setting, color gems look deeper and richer while clear gems, like diamonds, are brighter and whiter. Because of the pressure on the gems, tension settings are very secure and safe. The gem is held firmly in place and is HIGHLY unlikely to move or fall out under normal wear and tear.
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4.) Will the gem poke my finger?
No, the gem will not poke your finger. The gems in my rings are set to be ABOVE the skin of the finger to make sure the gem doesn't poke you. In the case of tall/deep cut gems, the ring is made to held the gem about a half of a millimeter above the finger. The rings are also slightly domed to allow the gem to sit higher and be worn comfortably.
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5.) Can you re-size your Tension rings?
All of my tension rings can be re-sized, by me, they are designed with a little extra metal so that they can be sized up or down typically between 1/2 and 1 size. This should not be relied on when ordering a ring for someone with an unknown size, since they can only be re-sized a small amount. I can also reset gems from my rings into other rings, in that case of a drastic size change, the ring can be completely remade, at a heavily discounted price, often much less than the cost of a gold band being re-sized.
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6.) How do you ensure the strength of the ring?
Along with careful design, all of my rings are created using mechanical CAD drawing, I use special software to preform "FEA" analysis on all my tension rings. Several factors much be taken in to account to make the ring strong, lightweight and beautiful. The rings are then made out of military grade titanium with precise accuracy. After the ring is cut to shape, it is heat treated and work hardened to increase the strength of the metal.
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7.) Do you test your rings?
Yes. Each of my tension rings under go a careful testing process after finishing. First, they are checked for size and carefully inspected under magnification. Then, they are tested using a load cell to verify there is the proper amount of pressure on the stone. Finally, they are tested and cleaned using ultrasonic sound waves, ensuring that the gem is seated properly and securely.
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8.) How do you make your rings?
All of my rings start life as a solid bar of titanium, they are then are sculpted, by hand, in to their final ring shape. My methods include manual lathe turning, milling, grinding, hot and cold forging. After shaping, they receive a 7-step polishing process, using select polishes to achieve unmatched finishes. Finally, they several hand inspections and a thorough cleaning. This entire process can take anywhere from an hour (for a very simple ring) or as long as 20-30 hours (for a complicated ring), using thousands of hand operations.
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9.) Is each ring crafted individually?
Yes. Because of the nature of tensions setting my rings are made custom when they are ordered, It's impossible to make the rings before they are sold for a few reasons, first, tension rings can't be easily resized, so I would need to make a lot of them to care a full range of sizes. Also every gem is unique, so the ring to hold the gem must be custom cut for the gem.
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10.) What do you mean by "handmade"?
Handmade, means that all of my tension rings start life as a bar of titanium, and are then carefully crafted using manual machines and processes. There is no computerized production involved in the making of any of my tension set rings. Other than the advanced software used to design the rings.
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11.) What is the difference between Artisan Crafted and Mass Produced?
In my opinion, mass produced jewelry is like a photograph of a work of art. No matter how good the picture is, it will never be like seeing the real thing. The real work has a certain undefinable texture, mood, and quality about it, that cannot be truly appreciated through a simple photograph. The same holds true for my jewelry, no two rings are exactly the same. There is so much to appreciate about the hand work in put into all of my rings. There are certain details and nuances that mass produced rings do not have because they are only all the exact copy, each one just like the last. Each detail of the ring has been tailored to your wishes and these unique traits are what separates your ring from anyone else’s.
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12.) Why is handmade a better approach?
Most mass production manufacturers use a "one size fits all" approach to jewelry making. I believe that handmade rings should not only be tailored to the gem and size, but to comfort and strength. Unlike many mass produced rings, my tension rings are crafted to the exact specifications you have provided.
Because not all gems are the same size, special care should be taken when mounting a gem. The divot, in which the gem is set, is carefully made for each gem to ensure the setting is even and square. In many cases, mass produced tension rings have a crooked gem setting and then gem is poorly mounted. I even take the care to polish the inside of the cut where the gem goes, to give the stone that extra sparkle.
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13.) Why aren’t your rings more expensive then other jewelry companies?
I personally make each tension set ring. Unlike many mass production manufacturers, I do not have dozens of machinists to pay, therefore, I can afford to make my prices a little more competitive. Because I make the rings individually I am able to choose the gems more selectively and find the best possible price and make the perfect ring for your needs. Also, because of the demanding needs of tension setting, I use titanium instead of the more common (and expensive) precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. This allows for a more flexible price range with a "something for everyone" possibility.
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