TITANIUM METAL – ATTRIBUTES AND USES

January 16th, 2012
Pure titanium is a light-weight, hard, silvery-white, shiny metal. It has distinctive strength and corrosion resistance properties and a high strength to weight ratio.The name Titanium itself is derived from the name of God of earth 'Titan" in Greek mythology. The name implies strength.Titanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ti. It has an atomic number of 22, occupies group 4, period 4, and block d in the periodic table and is labeled as a transition metal.Titanium is the ninth most abundant element in the Earth's crust but is by no means found it its pure form. Its principal minerals are anatase, brookite, ilmenite, perovskite, rutile, titanite, as well many iron ores. Rutile and ilmenite are its economically important minerals.Substantial deposits of ilmenite are found in Western Australia, Canada, China, India, Mozambique, New Zealand, Norway, and Ukraine. Sizable quantities of rutile are mined in North America and South Africa.The most significant properties of Titanium are its strength, its resistance to corrosion and it strength to weight ratio.Titanium is 45% lighter than steel but it is equally strong. It is only 60% heavier than aluminium but is 100% stronger.Titanium is virtually as resistant to corrosion as platinum, and is capable .. more »

LORD OF THE RINGS – STYLE IS KING

January 16th, 2012
Rings In simplest terms, a ring is a circular band worn on the finger. But rings are perhaps the most meaningful of all jewelry. Rings have served dozen of important purposes since people first wore them in the third millennium BC. They have expressed friendship, promised marriage, and commemorated the departed. Today, rings are as meaningful as ever. Perhaps that's why they're the most popular type of jewelry sold in the U.S.Popular Ring Styles Solitaire rings - typically showcase the beauty of a single gem. That gem is often a diamond, although colored stones and cultured pearls are also used in solitaries. The gem is usually the dominant feature of a solitaire ring. This style became popular after the 1880s, when new supplies of diamonds entered the market from newly discovered deposits in South Africa. The custom of the diamond solitaire engagement ring took root in the US in the early twentieth century. The style continues to be enormously popular today.Diamond Ring Styles The tradition of wearing both an engagement ring and a wedding ring dates back to the 1800s. But the concept of a matching wedding and engagement ring is a twentieth-century development. The wedding ring in a wedding .. more »

SILVER JEWELRY BOXES

January 16th, 2012
The Undeniable Elegance of Silver Jewelry BoxesOne of the reasons why silver jewelry boxes are still popular nowadays is attributed to its antique and otherworldly charm. Silver boxes first became popular in the early years, when women began to acquire fancy and real jewelry items and kept them secured in durable containers. Today however, various designers and craftsmen have continued the tradition. Sterling silver jewelry boxes are sold in various land based boutiques as well as online. Those who are looking for more budget friendly options will find that silver-plated jewelry boxes are actually inexpensive alternatives. These boxes are available in a range of shapes and sizes, such as square, rectangle, and even oval.Many of these silver boxes are available in plain varieties, since silver is already known for its striking appearance. However, if you crave for a more charming appeal, many of these jewelry boxes are available in painted and engraved designs as well. Jewelry box designers often have a meticulous eye for detail, so make sure that you get the jewelry box that suits your taste. There are also jewelry boxes which have an allocated space on the cover for customization purposes, such as an engraving for names .. more »

DISCOUNT FASHION JEWELRY

January 16th, 2012
Do you ever consider investing in fashion jewelry, if not you should. The benefits are endless, its less expensive then real jewelry, you can put it away and pull it back out of the case when needed, and if it gets old and ruined you can always go and buy more. With costume jewelry you don't have to worry about someone stealing it, or maybe you do because half of it looks so real, but if someone does steal it and that's a big if, you can always go to a discount store like the 99 cent store, or even the roadium and buy more.You can buy this jewelry for a special occasion like if your young daughter is going out and you know she'll misplace the real deal. Discount jewelry can range anywhere from $1.00-50.00 depending on where you get it from or how long you want to keep it, some jewelry never gets old.So I advice more people to check out different shops that sale discount fashion Jewelry, invest in you a necklace, some earrings, or even some rings, when you go on that special date and don't need it anymore pass it down to your daughter, or .. more »
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