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Title: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 01:13:05 PM
Soooo I'm tying the knot next year and the (soon to be) missus wants to go shopping for wedding rings.
She already knows what she wants but I'm on the fence about what I want.

I'm thinking just a straight up gold band. nothing fancy. Anyone have any cool ideas? I'm going to wearing this thing for the next 50 years...

Free  [bacon] if I go with your idea.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Rameses on July 31, 2008, 01:21:04 PM
I think I'd be tempted to go with a titanium and carbon fiber unit.   ;D




(http://www.furthers.com/jewelry/interlagos.jpg)



Or if you prefer a wider band...

(http://www.furthers.com/jewelry/imola.jpg)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Triple J on July 31, 2008, 01:21:49 PM
Titanium...cheap, doesn't wear out, and looks cool.  ;D

http://www.titaniumrings.com/
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Rameses on July 31, 2008, 01:23:50 PM
The pics I posted above came from this site (http://www.furthers.com/carbon-fiber-rings.htm).

Some other pretty cool ti/cf bands as well as some that're just cf.   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Triple J on July 31, 2008, 01:24:54 PM
Quote from: Rameses on July 31, 2008, 01:23:50 PM
The pics I posted above came from this site (http://www.furthers.com/carbon-fiber-rings.htm).

Some other pretty cool ti/cf bands as well as some that're just cf.   [thumbsup]

Those are pretty cool.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 01:28:16 PM

My wedding ring is titanium!  [thumbsup]

$100 for a simple squared off band.

You just have to buy the right size and not plan on getting fat fingers because they are hard to get resized.

The CF looks ghey, by the way.

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on July 31, 2008, 01:35:51 PM
give motogpfan  a call

;)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: MikeZ on July 31, 2008, 01:39:01 PM
I've heard Ti can be an issue if you smash it onto your finger because ERs don't have anything to cut it.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 01:43:48 PM
I don't mind the CF but I could see me getting tired of it.
Ti sounds like a good idea but... I am the kind of person who could very likely smash his fingers.  :P
What about Tungsten Carbide?
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 01:44:35 PM
Quote from: MikeZ on July 31, 2008, 01:39:01 PM
I've heard Ti can be an issue if you smash it onto your finger because ERs don't have anything to cut it.

Oh christ. I've heard thsi too many times before. How many times a year do ERs around the country need to actually cut off a wedding band? 6? 7? and if my finger is so make the beast with two backsed up that they need to actually cut off the ring to try to save it, I'm betting it's a goner anyway.

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD REALIZE THAT YOU ARE NOT THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND STOP THE FEARMONGERING.

sac


/can't even talk rings with out the worry warts chiming in/
//grumble grumble
///I hear motorcycles are less safe than SUVs too
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on July 31, 2008, 01:45:05 PM
Quote from: MikeZ on July 31, 2008, 01:39:01 PM
I've heard Ti can be an issue if you smash it onto your finger because ERs don't have anything to cut it.

then cut my finger off and I'll be Ronnie Lott cool too
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 01:49:49 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on July 31, 2008, 01:45:05 PM
then cut my finger off and I'll be Ronnie Lott cool too

+ It allows for easier application of the "shocker"   [laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on July 31, 2008, 01:53:37 PM
Quote from: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 01:49:49 PM
+ It allows for easier application of the "shocker"   [laugh]

[laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 31, 2008, 01:55:19 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 01:44:35 PM
Oh christ. I've heard thsi too many times before. How many times a year do ERs around the country need to actually cut off a wedding band? 6? 7? and if my finger is so make the beast with two backsed up that they need to actually cut off the ring to try to save it, I'm betting it's a goner anyway.

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD REALIZE THAT YOU ARE NOT THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND STOP THE FEARMONGERING.

sac


/can't even talk rings with out the worry warts chiming in/
//grumble grumble
///I hear motorcycles are less safe than SUVs too

Just FYI, I worked in an OR for a year. I saw 4 cases that were headed to the OR in one year that had to have rings cut off. And thats in a non trauma hospital.

Can't hurt to know the facts about a ring before you buy it. I don't have a problem with Ti rings, just letting you know what I saw in a year.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Triple J on July 31, 2008, 01:56:04 PM
Quote from: MikeZ on July 31, 2008, 01:39:01 PM
I've heard Ti can be an issue if you smash it onto your finger because ERs don't have anything to cut it.

You heard wrong.

http://www.titaniumrings.com/faq.html
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on July 31, 2008, 01:57:09 PM
Quote from: JBubble on July 31, 2008, 01:55:19 PM
Just FYI, I worked in an OR for a year. I saw 4 cases that were headed to the OR in one year that had to have rings cut off. And thats in a non trauma hospital.

Can't hurt to know the facts about a ring before you buy it. I don't have a problem with Ti rings, just letting you know what I saw in a year.

somebodys scared of the shocker   ;)     [laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 31, 2008, 01:58:52 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on July 31, 2008, 01:57:09 PM
somebodys scared of the shocker   ;)     [laugh]

:o


[laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: MikeZ on July 31, 2008, 01:59:39 PM
Quote from: Triple J on July 31, 2008, 01:56:04 PM
You heard wrong.

http://www.titaniumrings.com/faq.html
Thanks for clarifying it for me. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 02:05:03 PM
I might go Ti then. I'll shop around.

On a side note. I fcking HATE the 90% of the salespersons at the jewelery stores. Talk about high pressure sales. When I was shopping around for the engagement ring I had to be such a hard ass with these people. Oh and thanks for not helping buy that ring DML/F! cheap bastids!  ;D
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 02:06:14 PM
Quote from: JBubble on July 31, 2008, 01:55:19 PM
Just FYI, I worked in an OR for a year. I saw 4 cases that were headed to the OR in one year that had to have rings cut off. And thats in a non trauma hospital.

Can't hurt to know the facts about a ring before you buy it. I don't have a problem with Ti rings, just letting you know what I saw in a year.


Yes. Facts. They are marvelous things.

http://www.titaniumrings.com/faq.html

-Q: Are titanium rings easy to cut in case of emergency ?
A : Yes, they are. Even stronger titanium alloys can be cut without difficulty. We have performed some tests on a 6Al/4V ring with a basic (manual) ring cutter, and went through it in under 2 minutes. The hospital and paramedic issued ring cutters are usually electric, reducing the cutting time consequently.




sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Pakhan on July 31, 2008, 02:10:16 PM
nothing says I love you like...............

(http://www.keepshooting.com/productimages/selfdefense/fistgear/silver_brassknucklesbig.jpg)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: fwtcc on July 31, 2008, 02:11:00 PM
Quote from: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 02:05:03 PM
Oh and thanks for not helping buy that ring DML/F! cheap bastids!  ;D

What no one else already had $5 and an envelope handy? and I was all set to send it.

You could do the tail chop and just make part of the frame you cut off your ring.  Cheap as they come, and you don't even have to wait for Ducati branded wedding rings.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: il d00d on July 31, 2008, 02:13:11 PM
My metals professor in college made square rings for him and his wife for their nuptials.  I always thought it was just an iconoclastic thing until I asked, and he had me look at the shape of my finger (look "down the barrel" at your ring finger) - it is more square than round.  I tried it on, and it was pretty comfortable.  The ring that is.  Not the temporarily feeling like my professor's life partner.  Not that there's anything wrong with that...
So, square FTW.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on July 31, 2008, 02:19:54 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 01:44:35 PM
Oh christ. I've heard thsi too many times before. How many times a year do ERs around the country need to actually cut off a wedding band? 6? 7? and if my finger is so make the beast with two backsed up that they need to actually cut off the ring to try to save it, I'm betting it's a goner anyway.

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD REALIZE THAT YOU ARE NOT THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND STOP THE FEARMONGERING.

sac


/can't even talk rings with out the worry warts chiming in/
//grumble grumble
///I hear motorcycles are less safe than SUVs too

usually the ER's only do it 6-7 times a year because we do most of the cutting off of the rings before they get to the ER

and we don;t have anything to cut off a Ti ring either...













;D


Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 02:06:14 PM

Yes. Facts. They are marvelous things.


except when they're wrong

electric...right [roll]

two minutes... [roll]



Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 02:36:08 PM
Quote from: Mother on July 31, 2008, 02:19:54 PM
usually the ER's only do it 6-7 times a year because we do most of the cutting off of the rings before they get to the ER

and we don;t have anything to cut off a Ti ring either...


except when they're wrong

electric...right [roll]

two minutes... [roll]



Okay, another source:

How difficult is it to cut a ring off the finger?
Due to titanium's light weight, most jewelry made in this material, including rings, and continuous, closed jewelry products are thicker than their counterparts in gold and platinum. Cutting a titanium ring can be preformed with standard jewelry ring cutters, available throughout the industry. As in any cutting process, the quality and sharpness of cutting edge will determine the length of time required. Since titanium is thicker, stronger and harder than conventional materials, the cutting process will take a bit longer and often requires a second cut on the opposite side. It is also important to use lubricant while cutting, as this will speed up the process and prolong the cutter life We have tested a variety of standard ring cutters on rings 6 and 7 mm wide, and 2 ½ mm (.097") thick. The time required was between 5 and 7 minutes per cut, about twice the time it took to cut a 6mm 14k band under 2mm in thickness. We ran tests on aerospace grade 6-4 using the same process. The results were far different. After 5 minutes we barely penetrated the surface and the cutter edge showed significant wear.



Ti is strong. Not cut-proof. Especially the cheap grade you get in a $100 ring. I bet you could cut one if you have to.

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 02:41:09 PM

More:

http://www.cascadiadesignstudio.com/faq-cut-off-ring.htm


http://www.tirings.com/article-titanium-ring-removal.php

sac


/I mean: ZOMG IF I BUY A TI RING THEY WILL CUT MY FINGER OFF!!!111!!eleven!!11!!!
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on July 31, 2008, 02:52:53 PM
note to self..... dont buy Ti cockring
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 31, 2008, 03:03:47 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 02:06:14 PM

Yes. Facts. They are marvelous things.

http://www.titaniumrings.com/faq.html

-Q: Are titanium rings easy to cut in case of emergency ?
A : Yes, they are. Even stronger titanium alloys can be cut without difficulty. We have performed some tests on a 6Al/4V ring with a basic (manual) ring cutter, and went through it in under 2 minutes. The hospital and paramedic issued ring cutters are usually electric, reducing the cutting time consequently.




sac

Read my post again dear. I didn't say anything about the ER's ability to cut a Ti ring. I just said its good to know the facts.

Again sac, I said nothing about the ability to cut off a Ti ring. It was simply a comment about how often I saw it in the ER.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: IZ on July 31, 2008, 03:10:04 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 01:44:35 PM
Oh christ. I've heard thsi too many times before. How many times a year do ERs around the country need to actually cut off a wedding band? 6? 7? and if my finger is so make the beast with two backsed up that they need to actually cut off the ring to try to save it, I'm betting it's a goner anyway.
sac


I've worked in several hospitals.  You'd be surprised how many times they have to cut rings off.  Not in the ER due to a mashed finger..I've seen it happen a few times though.. but for a surgery, MRI, CT, etc.  :-\   The old folks just never took off their rings and their knuckles/fingers got fat. 
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: herm on July 31, 2008, 03:10:14 PM
a) make sure you get a piece of finger bling that you will be happy with in 50 years

b) if you work with your hands, around fast moving machines, consider if you want to wear a ring at all. i remember some very gruesome pics from my EMT classes, showing evulsed fingers..........yuck. i dont care if it is only a few per year. one of em might me yours
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: herm on July 31, 2008, 03:11:00 PM
a) make sure you get a piece of finger bling that you will be happy with in 50 years

b) if you work with your hands, around fast moving machines, consider if you want to wear a ring at all. i remember some very gruesome pics from my EMT classes, showing evulsed fingers..........yuck. i dont care if it is only a few per year. one of em might me yours
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 03:15:07 PM
Quote from: JBubble on July 31, 2008, 03:03:47 PM
Read my post again dear. I didn't say anything about the ER's ability to cut a Ti ring. I just said its good to know the facts.

Again sac, I said nothing about the ability to cut off a Ti ring. It was simply a comment about how often I saw it in the ER.

No need to reread it, my memory hasn't failed me yet. You said it was good to know "the facts about a ring" but you didn't give any. So I found some. Mother took issue with their accuracy so I found more sources. Do I have this right so far? Am I missing anything? Did I contradict you in some way that I didn't realize, dear?

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: jdubbs32584 on July 31, 2008, 03:17:07 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 03:15:07 PM
No need to reread it, my memory hasn't failed me yet. You said it was good to know "the facts about a ring" but you didn't give any. So I found some. Mother took issue with their accuracy so I found more sources. Do I have this right so far? Am I missing anything? Did I contradict you in some way that I didn't realize, dear?

sac

Sigh.

[roll]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 03:18:49 PM
Quote from: herm on July 31, 2008, 03:11:00 PM
a) make sure you get a piece of finger bling that you will be happy with in 50 years

b) if you work with your hands, around fast moving machines, consider if you want to wear a ring at all. i remember some very gruesome pics from my EMT classes, showing evulsed fingers..........yuck. i dont care if it is only a few per year. one of em might me yours


+1  Most of the guys I worked with back when I made furniture never wore their rings in the shop (regardless of the metal  [roll] ). I take mine off when I'm working on the house, even if I'm just hammering nails.

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on July 31, 2008, 03:26:32 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 03:15:07 PM
No need to reread it, my memory hasn't failed me yet. You said it was good to know "the facts about a ring" but you didn't give any. So I found some. Mother took issue with their accuracy so I found more sources. Do I have this right so far? Am I missing anything? Did I contradict you in some way that I didn't realize, dear?

sac

so angry...

I'm just make the beast with two backsing with you sac

we can cut anything

(http://products.holmatro-usa.com/images/photos/cut_4050nct.gif)

the only thing that gives us pause is Tungsten rings

but we just crack those


Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: IZ on July 31, 2008, 03:27:48 PM
SKOM..check out these titanium rings.  The bevel edge, sandblast, white gold/titanium combo and grooved rings are pretty cool!  LOTS of ideas on here!!

http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/titanium_wedding_bands.html?source=google&keyword=man%20titanium%20wedding%20band (http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/titanium_wedding_bands.html?source=google&keyword=man%20titanium%20wedding%20band)



My wife and I got new rings for our 10th anniversary.  I think we'll make that a tradition for every decade.

I had a gold & diamond ring for our wedding and now I have a white gold & diamond.  The s/o went from gold to white gold as well.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on July 31, 2008, 03:28:55 PM
Quote from: IZ on July 31, 2008, 03:27:48 PM
SKOM..check out these titanium rings.  The bevel edge, sandblast and grooved rings are pretty cool!  LOTS of ideas on here!!

http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/titanium_wedding_bands.html?source=google&keyword=man%20titanium%20wedding%20band (http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/titanium_wedding_bands.html?source=google&keyword=man%20titanium%20wedding%20band)



My wife and I got new rings for our 10th anniversary.  I think we'll make that a tradition for every decade.

save the nails and melt them down ;)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on July 31, 2008, 03:30:19 PM
For a dewd

I would go with Tungsten

they stay polished and wont get all make the beast with two backsed up with daily activity

http://www.tungstenworld.com/
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: ducducgooseme on July 31, 2008, 03:32:23 PM
Isnt tungsten heavier than hell though?  Guess you could use it for a fishing weight too!
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on July 31, 2008, 03:33:43 PM
Quote from: ducducgooseme on July 31, 2008, 03:32:23 PM
Isnt tungsten heavier than hell though?  Guess you could use it for a fishing weight too!

It is really heavy

surprisingly so when you pick up a ring

but the durability is what would be important to me

Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: Mother on July 31, 2008, 03:26:32 PM
so angry...

I'm just make the beast with two backsing with you sac

we can cut anything



If EVERY make the beast with two backsING TIME you told some one what your ring is made out of you had to hear some retard give you the "they're gonna have to cut your finger off" speech you'd be touchy too. I take my vote back, DO NOT get a Ti ring. If you do you'll have to stop talking to morons who believe every last damn scare story 20/20 has ever puked out. (ZOMG my keyboard has gerrrrrrrrrrrms, ahhhh!)

sac



/angry?
//me?
///never.  :-*
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 03:40:35 PM
 [laugh] I love the DMF.

I was looking at the tungsten. Think I might go with a dark W or Ti ring with a bit of Au thrown in. Not to worry about working around machinery. I do work occasionally with drill rigs but I am usually standing away from them. I have the hands of a new born baby. I am not proud of that.  :-[
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on July 31, 2008, 03:41:58 PM
Quote from: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 03:40:35 PM
I have the hands of a new born baby. I am not proud of that.  :-[

Um, where is the rest of teh Bebbeh?
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 03:43:07 PM
Quote from: Mother on July 31, 2008, 03:41:58 PM
Um, where is the rest of teh Bebbeh?

In my freezer.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 03:44:09 PM
I like this one:

(http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/antiquejewelrymall_2012_55101178)


Are you looking for something plain? A pattern? A stone?

If Liberace saw my brother-in-law's ring he would say its gaudy. Must be 6 carrats of diamonds in the ugly pile. To each their own.

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 03:45:43 PM
No diamonds. No patterns. I would rather spend the money on Termis.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: IZ on July 31, 2008, 03:56:18 PM
Quote from: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 03:45:43 PM
No diamonds. No patterns. I would rather spend the money on Termis.

I was just checking the rings out on the site I gave you and the prices are fairly inexpensive!

Money for Termis and other goodies too!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 04:15:52 PM
Quote from: IZ on July 31, 2008, 03:56:18 PM
I was just checking the rings out on the site I gave you and the prices are fairly inexpensive!

Money for Termis and other goodies too!  [thumbsup]

These are along the lines of what I'm thinking.

(http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/media/tiygold8b.jpg)
(http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/media/tiyginlay7round.jpg)

You're right there are some good rings there. The second one is on sale!
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Triple J on July 31, 2008, 04:22:48 PM
Quote from: IZ on July 31, 2008, 03:27:48 PM
The s/o went from gold to white gold as well.

Too cheap to get her Platinum?  [roll]






;D ;D

Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Ducatiloo on July 31, 2008, 04:39:41 PM
Desmo Valves etched into the inside of the ring would be sweet.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Bun-bun on July 31, 2008, 04:57:16 PM
Platinum

Looks good
wears well
hard enough to take some abuse
can be resized
weighs enough that you know it's there
already dull, so scratches don't show
not much more expensive than some of the Ti rings




and it'll piss Sac off
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 05:01:00 PM
Quote from: Bun-bun on July 31, 2008, 04:57:16 PM
Platinum

Looks good
wears well
hard enough to take some abuse
can be resized
weighs enough that you know it's there
already dull, so scratches don't show
not much more expensive than some of the Ti rings




and it'll piss Sac off


Why? I like platinum. Wifey's ring is platinum.

This would piss me off:

ZOMG you should get a  [bacon] ring because bacon is the best and that would be rad and I'm eating 6 pounds of bacon right now so you should get a bacon ring!!!!!!!!!

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Bun-bun on July 31, 2008, 07:35:07 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 05:01:00 PM

Why? I like platinum. Wifey's ring is platinum.

This would piss me off:

ZOMG you should get a  [bacon] ring because bacon is the best and that would be rad and I'm eating 6 pounds of bacon right now so you should get a bacon ring!!!!!!!!!

sac
UMMMMMMM Bacon! [bacon]

[bacon]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: TiNi on July 31, 2008, 07:55:05 PM
my engagement ring is platinum  ;D
i <3 my ring
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Bick on July 31, 2008, 08:04:55 PM
Ask each member to contriute $10.00...

Oh, wait, sorry....

platinum  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: TiNi on July 31, 2008, 08:08:17 PM
Quote from: Bick on July 31, 2008, 08:04:55 PM
Ask each member to contriute $10.00...

Oh, wait, sorry....

platinum  [thumbsup]

[laugh] [clap]

Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: IZ on July 31, 2008, 08:44:00 PM
Quote from: Triple J on July 31, 2008, 04:22:48 PM
Too cheap to get her Platinum?  [roll]
;D ;D



[cheeky]



Platinum..20 year anniversary in 2014  [cheeky]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: squidwood on July 31, 2008, 09:17:29 PM
go with what you like.........Its your finger, your ring ,your marriage. your life.
Titanium rings cant be cut off? I find that difficult to believe.I work in the steel industry, there is always a way to cut metal............you might not like the way we do things and it'll hurt , but there are ways! [laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on July 31, 2008, 10:37:15 PM
Quote from: squidwood on July 31, 2008, 09:17:29 PM
go with what you like.........Its your finger, your ring ,your marriage. your life.
Titanium rings cant be cut off? I find that difficult to believe.I work in the steel industry, there is always a way to cut metal............you might not like the way we do things and it'll hurt , but there are ways! [laugh]

[laugh]

using the acetylene wrench on a finger isn't ok

;D
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Rameses on August 01, 2008, 12:38:23 AM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 31, 2008, 01:28:16 PM
The CF looks ghey, by the way.

sac



You look ghey.   :-*

But I agree with you about the whole bacon thing.   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Super T.I.B on August 01, 2008, 02:13:02 AM
I'm just getting a plain ol' white gold band.

Wouldn't have it any other way..everything other than plain looks ghey to me.

But that's my opinion. ;)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 06:05:21 AM
Quote from: SKOM on July 31, 2008, 01:43:48 PM

What about Tungsten Carbide?

do not get one of those. especially riding a motorcycle. It's obvious we run a higher risk of getting hurt then the general public. They CANNOT be cut off. I've cut gold, silver and platinum rings off people weekly that didn't realize how fat they got and they couldn't get it off.

I stopped carrying them a while back for the risk of getting sued. Not a good idea coming from a jeweler point of view.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 06:09:15 AM
One of my vendors carries the ring you posted earlier.

should be here somewhere,  there are 53,238 of them... good luck young Jedi      http://www.stuller.com/search/default.aspx?pg=1&q=bands&x=5&y=4


pm me the stock number, I'll get you the cost so you don't get raped when you decide to buy it.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: vwboomer on August 01, 2008, 07:03:38 AM
I got a tunsten carbide ring. brushed in the middle, with a little polish on the edges. it's make the beast with two backsing broke cuz she's a whore, but hey, the ring is pretty sweet. and lik e$25 on ebay vs the $300 at jewelery stores :)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 07:40:13 AM
Quote from: vwboomer on August 01, 2008, 07:03:38 AM
and lik e$25 on ebay vs the $300 at jewelery stores :)


yeah, make the beast with two backs those jewelry stores.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on August 01, 2008, 07:48:10 AM
http://www.stuller.com/products/product.aspx?s=SQR6

I gots this....thanks to my jeweler  ;)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on August 01, 2008, 07:52:59 AM
Quote from: bobspapa on August 01, 2008, 07:48:10 AM
http://www.stuller.com/products/product.aspx?s=SQR6

I gots this....thanks to my jeweler  ;)


Dude, your jeweler is a mysoginistic drunk. I would consider going elsewhere.

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Duc Stamp on August 01, 2008, 07:55:12 AM
How about you have a tellis inspired ring made?
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on August 01, 2008, 07:59:12 AM
Quote from: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 06:09:15 AM
One of my vendors carries the ring you posted earlier.

should be here somewhere,  there are 53,238 of them... good luck young Jedi      http://www.stuller.com/search/default.aspx?pg=1&q=bands&x=5&y=4


pm me the stock number, I'll get you the cost so you don't get raped when you decide to buy it.

Thanks. Now I only have 52,000 rings to narrow down.  ;D

I'm hesitant to get one on the interwebs. If I do get one off the net the vendor will have to have a return policy if I don't like it.
We're going shopping next weekend (this weekend is a long one so off to the mountains we go!)
I'll take a look at the jewelery stores just to get a better idea of what I like. Odds are once I find something in the store I'll be able to find it on the web.

Quote from: Duc Stamp on August 01, 2008, 07:55:12 AM
How about you have a tellis inspired ring made?

Somehow I think the trellis on the ring would collect dirt like a mf. (kind of like the one on my bike  :-[)
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on August 01, 2008, 08:36:40 AM
Quote from: SacDuc on August 01, 2008, 07:52:59 AM

Dude, your jeweler is a mysoginistic drunk. I would consider going elsewhere.

sac

:'(

but......... I don't have to pay him to hang out with me.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on August 01, 2008, 08:39:06 AM
Quote from: bobspapa on August 01, 2008, 08:36:40 AM
:'(

but......... I don't have to pay him to hang out with me.


Hey, speaking of which, where's my check?  >:(

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on August 01, 2008, 08:40:59 AM
Quote from: SacDuc on August 01, 2008, 08:39:06 AM

Hey, speaking of which, where's my check?  >:(

sac

whoa... hold on here... I was under the impression that me hang'n out with you was an even trade for you hang'n out with me.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: A.duc.H.duc. on August 01, 2008, 08:56:07 AM
Quote from: bobspapa on August 01, 2008, 08:40:59 AM
whoa... hold on here... I was under the impression that me hang'n out with you was an even trade for you hang'n out with me.

That sounds fair to me, you both sound barely tolerable :-p
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on August 01, 2008, 09:06:44 AM
Quote from: A.duc.H.duc. on August 01, 2008, 08:56:07 AM
That sounds fair to me, you both sound barely tolerable :-p

HEY!.... don't make me hunt you down and hang out with you.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 09:28:31 AM
Quote from: SacDuc on August 01, 2008, 07:52:59 AM

Dude, your jeweler is a mysoginistic drunk. I would consider going elsewhere.

sac


HEY, I represent that remark.


Quote from: SKOM on August 01, 2008, 07:59:12 AM
Thanks. Now I only have 52,000 rings to narrow down.  ;D

I'm hesitant to get one on the interwebs. If I do get one off the net the vendor will have to have a return policy if I don't like it.
We're going shopping next weekend (this weekend is a long one so off to the mountains we go!)
I'll take a look at the jewelery stores just to get a better idea of what I like. Odds are once I find something in the store I'll be able to find it on the web.

Somehow I think the trellis on the ring would collect dirt like a mf. (kind of like the one on my bike  :-[)

let me know, I'll tell you whats a fair price.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SKOM on August 01, 2008, 09:36:20 AM
Will do.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on August 01, 2008, 11:06:49 AM
Quote from: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 06:05:21 AM
do not get one of those. especially riding a motorcycle. It's obvious we run a higher risk of getting hurt then the general public. They CANNOT be cut off. I've cut gold, silver and platinum rings off people weekly that didn't realize how fat they got and they couldn't get it off.

I stopped carrying them a while back for the risk of getting sued. Not a good idea coming from a jeweler point of view.

we can get them off

we just break them

it is not pleasant for the person though

Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 01:47:16 PM
Quote from: Mother on August 01, 2008, 11:06:49 AM
we can get them off

we just break them

it is not pleasant for the person though



really?

what do you mean break them?
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: cutter on August 01, 2008, 02:53:21 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on August 01, 2008, 07:48:10 AM
http://www.stuller.com/products/product.aspx?s=SQR6

I gots this....thanks to my jeweler  ;)

Thats a nice ring, I'm in the same boat, looking around now, getting hitched in october. Any retailers carry that? I could do online but it be nice to try it on...
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on August 01, 2008, 02:55:48 PM
Quote from: cutter on August 01, 2008, 02:53:21 PM
Thats a nice ring, I'm in the same boat, looking around now, getting hitched in october. Any retailers carry that? I could do online but it be nice to try it on...

go to any jeweler and get sized..... then order it from Nick [thumbsup]

it is square...so it wears a lil differently than the traditional round ring.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: cutter on August 01, 2008, 03:02:28 PM
Quote from: bobspapa on August 01, 2008, 02:55:48 PM

it is square...so it wears a lil differently than the traditional round ring.


thats sorta what I want to experience in person
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on August 01, 2008, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: cutter on August 01, 2008, 03:02:28 PM

thats sorta what I want to experience in person

it took a lil getting used to. Had I tried one on, my first response would have been...naaaaa, and not got it. But now that I have it, I like the fact that it's a lil different from the traditional style.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: cutter on August 01, 2008, 03:53:08 PM
well considering I have trouble even wearing a watch, i think I need my ring to be as unobtrusive as possible. damn.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Super T.I.B on August 01, 2008, 03:55:06 PM
Quote from: cutter on August 01, 2008, 03:53:08 PM
well considering I have trouble even wearing a watch, i think I need my ring to be as unobtrusive as possible. damn.

I can't go without my watch but, when I'm wearing a ring, it takes me a looooooooong time to get used to it.  :-\
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Mother on August 01, 2008, 04:50:09 PM
Quote from: motogpfan on August 01, 2008, 01:47:16 PM
really?

what do you mean break them?

easiest way is with a pair of vice grips

just keep adding pressure

not easiest way is with the hurst tool...not recomended but it will work

both ways injure the patient

but it is an option if it has to be

Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: cyrus buelton on August 01, 2008, 05:09:00 PM
not reading through all of this, so who knows if it has been said.



But PM motogpfan or go to his website www.coastalducaticlub.org


Nick and his wife Suzy own a custom jewelry shop.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: c_rex on August 01, 2008, 05:20:11 PM
wish I had known that BEFORE I dropped mega-bucks on my wife's ring... but that was before I knew about you guys at all.  maybe next time I get married....   [laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on August 01, 2008, 05:37:45 PM
Quote from: c_rex on August 01, 2008, 05:20:11 PM
wish I had known that BEFORE I dropped mega-bucks on my wife's ring... but that was before I knew about you guys at all.  maybe next time I get married....   [laugh]


I like to introduce my wife as, "My first wife . . ."   [laugh]


sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: TiNi on August 01, 2008, 05:39:01 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on August 01, 2008, 05:37:45 PM

I like to introduce my wife as, "My first wife . . ."   [laugh]


sac

she must love that  [laugh] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: c_rex on August 01, 2008, 08:31:18 PM
At least he didn't call her his 'Training wife'.  I'm still very good friends with mine.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SP3 on August 03, 2008, 02:11:47 PM
Quote from: MikeZ on July 31, 2008, 01:39:01 PM
I've heard Ti can be an issue if you smash it onto your finger because ERs don't have anything to cut it.

Not true.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: jdubbs32584 on August 03, 2008, 07:00:10 PM
Quote from: SP3 on August 03, 2008, 02:11:47 PM
Not true.

Sigh. We covered that.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on August 03, 2008, 07:03:00 PM
Quote from: JBubble on August 03, 2008, 07:00:10 PM
Sigh. We covered that.

[laugh]

Indeed.   [thumbsup]    [beer]

Cheers.

sac

Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: lauramonster on August 03, 2008, 07:06:07 PM
Quote from: c_rex on August 01, 2008, 08:31:18 PM
At least he didn't call her his 'Training wife'.  I'm still very good friends with mine.

Young guy who rides with us tells me he's looking for his future ex-wife. [laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: jdubbs32584 on August 03, 2008, 07:06:53 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on August 03, 2008, 07:03:00 PM
[laugh]

Indeed.   [thumbsup]    [beer]

Cheers.

sac



Anal makes everything better right?

Wheres my whiskey.....
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: SacDuc on August 03, 2008, 07:09:02 PM
Quote from: JBubble on August 03, 2008, 07:06:53 PM
Anal makes everything better right?

Wheres my whiskey.....

I don't quite know how you are combining anal and whiskey, but I am intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

sac
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: jdubbs32584 on August 03, 2008, 07:16:07 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on August 03, 2008, 07:09:02 PM
I don't quite know how you are combining anal and whiskey, but I am intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

sac

[laugh]
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: motogpfan on August 04, 2008, 09:01:39 AM
Quote from: SacDuc on August 03, 2008, 07:09:02 PM
I don't quite know how you are combining anal and whiskey, but I am intrigued by your ideas and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

sac

same way you combine Oyster and Vodka.
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: Grampa on August 04, 2008, 10:07:32 AM
yummmmmmm
Title: Re: Wedding Ring Ideas
Post by: motogpfan on August 04, 2008, 10:14:27 AM
http://www.halfshellrawbar.com/