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What metal would you guys recommend to melt into an engagement ring?


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I know the maths mate, i was wondering if anyone knew what the average gold ring weight is. Thanks though, now you have insinuated that both me AND my girlfriend are dumb... ;)

 

I also know all the maths, and also don't know how much an average gold ring weighs :D Guess we are more alike than you'd think. ;)

 

This website sells rings and says about how much they weigh: http://www.goldenmine.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=28

Take your pick and do the calculations.

 

I'd say that your average ring would be about half a cubic centimeter volume, but it could be double that or half that depending on if you want a big or small one.

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I also know all the maths, and also don't know how much an average gold ring weighs :D Guess we are more alike than you'd think. ;)

 

This website sells rings and says about how much they weigh: http://www.goldenmine.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=28

Take your pick and do the calculations.

 

I'd say that your average ring would be about half a cubic centimeter volume, but it could be double that or half that depending on if you want a big or small one.

 

Fortunately, she has tiny fingers...no man-hands on her and its cheaper!

 

Thanks for the link mate.

 

Marc

 

I also know all the maths, and also don't know how much an average gold ring weighs :D Guess we are more alike than you'd think. ;)

 

This website sells rings and says about how much they weigh: http://www.goldenmine.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=28

Take your pick and do the calculations.

 

I'd say that your average ring would be about half a cubic centimeter volume, but it could be double that or half that depending on if you want a big or small one.

 

Ah. Sorry, from what i read anyway, iridium is toxic too. Bah!

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Perhaps you could do an iridium (or osmium) ring, and plate the inner surfaces with gold some other metal that has no chance of forming toxic oxides. From what I can see, the chance of an iridium or osmium ring forming toxic levels of oxides is quite remote. But you could plate the inside of the ring as a safety precaution.

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Ah. Sorry, from what i read anyway, iridium is toxic too. Bah!

 

Where did you read that? The only possibly toxic compound I could find is iridium chloride or some other halide, but that's also the case with rhodium yet it's a common jewelry plating material.

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Iridium being extremely expensive is BS as far as jewelry metals go. Although it's one of the rarest metals it isn't that expensive. $28/g is a price I encountered on eBay. 132$/5g on http://www.elementsales.com.

 

While those are random examples of small individual amounts let's look at current metal market prices. Iridium is at about $14/g. Platinum is at $38/g. Rhodium is at $137/g.

 

I'll agree on the difficulty of machining iridium. Most jewellers can't do it and that is exactly where companies like http://www.americanelements.com step in. The only problem I see here is the possible resizing the ring later if desired. It's going to be essentially impossible. Possible solutions:

-Maintain a fairly constant finger circumference :D

-Iridium ring worn on a necklace if it doesn't fit anymore

-Get a gold engagement ring AND an iridium ring to go with it. ;) I think the brilliant silvery luster of iridium would compliment gold nicely

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I still think a Scandium ring would be neat. It does tarnish, but not to a horrifically horrible color. It becomes a golden purple type color and the tarnish doesn't build and build and build. It evens out and the metal is somewhat exotic and would make a great looking base.

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Suggestion:

http://www.fancydiamondinc.com/cushion_cut_antique_style_diamond_ring_C65.htm

 

The traditional cut you spoke of. Add some copper as once was the corresponding to alchemists ancient metal of love. Shame copper's one of the softest metals. I dunno if you want to merge metals only or gemstones. If gems I recommend emerald or Jade. Neat to think about though.

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Hmmm...not really my or her style. Im not into anything ancient looking or medieval looking. I much prefer simple, clean modern looks. Nothing fussy.

 

 

At the moment, im seriously considering: pure rhodium, scandium, tungsten. POSSIBLY with something more exotic inlayed in it (something that wont necessarily be in touch with her skin...we'll see. I still havent asked her yet, so i got time. LOL)

 

Thanks again for all the great suggestions guys. i really appreciate it and i will keep you all informed.

 

marc

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