Although there is a lot of history and symbolism attached to the skull, there is far less on the skull ring. The skull has generally over the ages been understood to signify death. That stands to reason as you would never actually see a skull unless it was in a pile of skeletal remains. The [...]
Apparently World War II is the catalyst behind the custom of men wearing a wedding ring. The war years tore families apart and in the decades that followed a strong and deep sense of togetherness emerged as the underlying theme in marriages that took place in the 1940s and 1950s. It was that responsibility to [...]
An amazing story of love is what makes the Claddagh ring such a powerful symbol of loyalty. Legend tells the story of silversmith Richard Joyce from the Irish city of Galway. In 1675, on a trip to the West Indies, Joyce was captured by Algerian Corsairs who sold him into slavery to a Moorish goldsmith. [...]
I was privileged this week to have one of our customers, Will, email me a wedding picture from their ring ceremony that features our ITR-063 titanium wedding band. Will, like most of our husbands to be, left his ring to the last minute and ended up selecting two of our designs to try on before [...]
Wedding rings were commonly given to brides and ancient Egyptians and Greeks believed the finger we know as the ‘ring finger’ had a vein in it that was directly connected to the heart. Based on that symbolism, cultures throughout the ages encouraged grooms to present rings to their brides, which is where the custom originates. [...]
You often ask "how do I know what type of ring to buy?" and this is such a personal question based on your preferences and taste that it is impossible for us to answer on your behalf. However, we can certainly provide you with a way to clearly see the elements of a ring. That [...]
Making the decision to propose marriage has many more complexities than merely getting on your knee and 'popping the question'. There are various factors to consider should your partner say yes, and these must be thought about for at least some time before extending your hand. While the engagement ring has always been a focal [...]
With all of the "salesy" information out there about the benefits of having a tungsten wedding ring, you could be forgiven for thinking that they're near invincible. As much as we'd like to tell you that they are, it's simply not true. It is true that tungsten is the hardest metal in the world, and [...]
As a happily married man, on the odd occasion that I do take my wedding band off, I somehow feel a little guilty about doing so. I was perusing a car forum the other day, and noticed that there was a whole several page discussion among guys as to what the correct "protocol" was for [...]
For the many of men, putting on that wedding ring is no big deal, but if you have never worn a ring before, it can be uncomfortable. Here are a few ideas to help you deal with it! 1. Buy a lighter wedding ring. If the feel of the ring bothers you, then buy a [...]
While the size of your wedding ring may not change, as the years progress, your body will change. Even throughout the year, as the weather changes, it's quite normal for a ring that is very comfortable in winter, will become tight in summer. This is because your finger swells in hotter and more humid weather. [...]
Looking for the perfect wedding band can be fun, exciting and distressing, all at the same time! With so many other pressures surrounding the big day, it can be easy for the wedding bands to be pushed aside, so that other pressing issues can be taken care of. You have to remember though, once the [...]
