Is tungsten a safe wedding band?

Tungsten rings would not be one of the most popular wedding bands of choice if they were not removable. Many experts say tungsten rings are safer to wear because they will break/shatter when they come under great amounts of pressure. Versus a solid gold ring that will bend around the finger and cause more damage.

What does tungsten symbolize?

Tungsten comes from a Swedish term, tung sten, that means “heavy stone.” Tungsten’s chemical symbol is a W, which may seem weird since there isn’t a W in the word. The W actually comes from the element’s other name, wolfram. The name wolfram comes from the mineral the element was discovered in, wolframite.

What is a claddagh ring and what does it mean?

For most jewelry buyers, the Claddagh ring is a symbol of love and friendship. The ring is worn for it’s rich tradition and significance rather than as a display of wealth and luxury. With this background, it is really not necessary to always create Claddagh rings in gold alone.

Where to buy a claddagh ring?

Where to Buy a Claddagh Ring. While the rings, and the Claddagh design in other items of Jewellry , are available pretty ubiquitously in Ireland, the best place to buy has to be Galway, home of the Claddagh. And in Galway the best place to buy is the venerable firm of Fallers, jewellers to the city since 1879.

What are Celtic Wedding Rings?

Metal Type. The best Celtic wedding rings handmade with ethically sourced gemstones from fair trade gold and 100% recycled gold, platinum, palladium. Our Celtic wedding rings are made by artisans in small studios by hand with heart.

What is the traditional Irish wedding ring?

The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty).