Tungsten Rings: I Think I Should Have Gone With Tungsten Vs. Titanium

I think I should have bought my husband a tungsten ring versus the titanium ring I got him. I bought a titanium wedding band, but I'm beginning to have some regrets, the more I read about tungsten. The very shiny titanium wedding band I bought him over a year ago, he now refers to as the symbol of our "tainted love." You see, the ring is totally scratched up! (and no, he doesn't engage in heavy-duty physical labor on a regular basis). In fact, the ring was really scratched up looking, about several months into our marriage. A trip to the jeweler's is not high on our priority list, so the ring may continue to be scratched-looking for eons to come.

Tungsten is a very hard and dense metal, mined from Wolframite ore. It melts at an extraordinary 6,100 degrees Fahrenheitthe highest melting point of all metals. Tungsten rings are one of the hardest metals around. They are approximately 4 times harder than titanium and 5 times harder than steel. Only superman could destroy this ring. (yet, in the event of an emergency, a medical or jewelry professional can cut the ring off with special tools)

Another cool thing about tungsten rings, is that they have a heavy feel to them. And what better to remind your man of his committment to you, when a hot-looking girl walks by :)

From what I've read about tungsten rings, they will maintain their shiny, flawless surface for many years to come. Keep in mind, that in order to stay polished in appearance, the tungsten ring must contain carbide. As some tungsten rings, are sold without carbide and are therefore not scratch-resistant, make sure that you purchase a tungsten ring that includes it.

Beware that many tungsten and tungsten carbide rings have Cobalt in them. Tungsten that contains cobalt is easier to obtain and such rings are commonly sold. Tungsten rings that contain cobalt may cause allergic reactions!! An itchy, green ring finger is not cool. Also, after a short time period the ring will react to oils in human skin and develop oxidation spots that cannot be removed or polished out. The spots are unattractive and give off an appearance akin to tarnished silver.

The author just celebrated her one year anniversary and sports a beautiful ascher cut ring. She and her husband put together the website: http://www.ultimate-engagement-ring-guide.com to help you find the perfect ring.

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Make Money on eBay - eBay Tools for You

Success in the eBay marketplace requires that sellers are continually examining their niche for selling opportunities. As time passes even the hottest products will begin to fade from favor with buyers. First there might be a little decrease in sales prices. Next items dont always sell at auction, even with lower pricing. Finally, there just plain arent buyers for the products. You can no longer make money on eBay when you reach this point; the point of no return with a product.

One of the smartest things a seller can do is to always stay aware of the market for items that are sold on eBay. It is also important to be aware of how well your eBay business is performing. An easy way to do this is to make use of the great tools that eBay provides to its members.

eBay Marketplace Research

This provides important data for both sellers and buyers. This provides access to data for up to the last 90-days of completed items. This is the information that you need for identifying sales patterns. The data is also crucial to developing an understanding of market demand. There are graphs with both buying and selling trends.

Your will find data on:

o Average Sales Price

o Top Searches

o Average Starting Prices

o Average Bids per Item

There is a fee for this service.

eBay Sales Reports

eBay Sales Reports will provide help in tracking the performance of your eBay business. You can measure the actual results against targets that you have set. This in turn will aid you in identifying the key areas for focus as you work to continually improve business performance.

Ultimately your business strategies can then be refined to better support you targeted goals.

There are two levels for these reports. First is Sales Reports. This provides a high-level view of your most recent activity. This is information that most who make money selling on eBay find critical to run their business. The summaries include:

o Sales

o Ending Listings

o Successful Listings (Percentage)

o Average Sale Price

o eBay Fees

o PayPal Fees

The second is Sales Reports Plus.

o Sales

o Ending Listings

o Successful Listings (Percentage)

o Average Sale Price

o eBay Fees

o PayPal Fees

o In-depth Recent Activity Metrics

• By Format
  
• By Category
  
• By Ending Day
  
• By Ending Time
  
• Buyer Numbers
  
• eBay Fees (Detailed)

o Can Show or Hide Specific Details

o Download Capable

Merchandising Calendar

The eBay Merchandise Calendar provides an opportunity for you to examine featured merchandise in advance. With that knowledge in-hand, you know what products to stock up on. You are positioned to make money on eBay.

There are many tools available to seller. eBay offers several that can help you make money on eBay. Be sure to be aware of the marketplace. Be sure to be aware of your performance. Armed with information every seller is positioned to successfully make money on eBay.

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