http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html Wedding Jewelry, buying diamonds, engagements and rings Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:18:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-1647 Dan Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:37:35 +0000 http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-1647 This is a fantastic article! I have been in search of an engagement ring for a few months. At first, I was completely lost, especially as my girlfriend is very conscious about the environment. I was not really interested in a synthetic diamond. I have done quite a bit of research and found antique engagement rings are a great option for people looking to use materials that have already been extracted from the earth. When researching palladium vs. platinum, both are durable and hypoallergenic. The qualities found in platinum clearly surpass those of palladium, you will receive more density and a greater value as platinum will last forever and rarely loses metal (palladium is much more brittle). Also, even though they are both natural metals, platinum's natural color is white, whereas palladium can be darker shades. Overtime, platinum will develop matte luster that many people love, known as it's "patina." Antique dealers provide an amazing opportunity for the highest quality ring, at a dramatically lower price, and one that has a little history attached. I found there are many, many options for antique platinum engagement rings. Hope this helps. Best of luck! This is a fantastic article! I have been in search of an engagement ring for a few months. At first, I was completely lost, especially as my girlfriend is very conscious about the environment. I was not really interested in a synthetic diamond. I have done quite a bit of research and found antique engagement rings are a great option for people looking to use materials that have already been extracted from the earth. When researching palladium vs. platinum, both are durable and hypoallergenic. The qualities found in platinum clearly surpass those of palladium, you will receive more density and a greater value as platinum will last forever and rarely loses metal (palladium is much more brittle). Also, even though they are both natural metals, platinum’s natural color is white, whereas palladium can be darker shades. Overtime, platinum will develop matte luster that many people love, known as it’s “patina.” Antique dealers provide an amazing opportunity for the highest quality ring, at a dramatically lower price, and one that has a little history attached. I found there are many, many options for antique platinum engagement rings. Hope this helps. Best of luck!

]]> http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-145 Terry Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:23:37 +0000 http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-145 This is something I don't see too often when green engagement rings are so beautiful. Men listen up and pay attention to this one! This is something I don’t see too often when green engagement rings are so beautiful. Men listen up and pay attention to this one!

]]> http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-141 portrait wedding anniversary gifts Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:01:16 +0000 http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-141 Great suggestion! I never knew something like this before – nature-friendly ring. But I also need your help. I have a friend who doesn’t believe in wedding proposals. In fact, he finds wedding or engagement rings boring and too dramatic. What’s your advice on this case? Great suggestion! I never knew something like this before – nature-friendly ring. But I also need your help. I have a friend who doesn’t believe in wedding proposals. In fact, he finds wedding or engagement rings boring and too dramatic. What’s your advice on this case?

]]> http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-140 kristen vore Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:07:55 +0000 http://www.danforthdiamond.com/blog/buying-green-engagement-rings.html#comment-140 Am delighted to see your support of eco-friendly practices in your business. I would not have realized this without taking the time to explore your website and blog and would suggest that you put this info out in front on your homepage- give yourselves some credit! Am delighted to see your support of eco-friendly practices in your business. I would not have realized this without taking the time to explore your website and blog and would suggest that you put this info out in front on your homepage- give yourselves some credit!

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