Mens Wedding Rings Architectures

It’s not often that I have a visceral reaction to a product I see advertised. But flipping through a jewelry magazine one day, I came across an ad on the back page for men’s wedding bands that simply took my breath away.

I have both a technical (engineering) and a creative background so the slogan “Where Architecture Meets Art…” spoke volumes to me.  I could immediately see the beauty and clarity of the lines, both satisfying in structure and design.

The Carlex line of men’s rings was established in 2008 as part of the CrownRing stable.  Intended as a wedding band, I could see these rings also being worn for the sheer beauty of the pieces. Carlex themselves are encouraging potential customers to include their architectural line of rings in their choices for a special “right hand” ring.

While they were originally promoted as jewelry for men, many women would be as enchanted with the rings as I am. The rings are decidedly unisex, with designs that range from tough and masculine, to clean and softer lines that would fit beautifully on any woman’s hand.

Of course, in terms of the special day, men do make up 90% of the customer base for matrimonial jewelry, so it made sense to bring out a strong line of wedding rings intended for the groom.

In the visualization stage of the exclusive line Thierry Bellisha, the creative genius behind Carlex, evaluated what jewelry men are most likely to favor.

“We wanted to create a really sleek wedding ring for men…and I realized the one piece of jewelry a man wears with confidence is a wrist watch.”

Taking Rolex and Cartier as being highly desired brands in the world of watches, he was inspired to create a line of rings strongly reminiscent of watch bands from both companies. The result was “Carlex”, a distinctive collection of wedding rings designed to “[pay] homage to these two iconic labels”.

The materials used and the transference of the design shapes to a different medium give the rings a decidedly modern, cutting edge industrial look. There is a solid feel, a circle that is strong enough to endure the strains put on the average marriage.

New technology has made possible the exacting architecture of the rings. Carlex uses specialized machinery that can be programmed to perform all the tasks required to cut and polish individual rings with precision.  Each unit costs $750,000.00 and Carlex shares five of them with their mother company CrownRing. This state-of-the-art machinery represented a huge financial risk for the company, but it has turned out to be the wisest decision that Bellisha and his partner Haimy Mann (founders of CrownRing and Carlex) could have made.

The Carlex collection has been a success both nationally and internationally. While 100 dealers currently carry the line, the goal is to place the rings in at least 250 of the 500 retail stores already handling CrownRing’s products by the year 2012. To achieve this goal Carlex is launching an aggressive marketing campaign, so expect to become very familiar with these rings.

And don’t just think of them in terms of weddings, every ring in this collection is like a wearable sculpture that will leave a lasting impression no matter what the occasion.

The elements and architecture of Jewelry design

The first thought that enters most people’s minds when envisioning a piece of jewelry is the look and feel of the piece. What most people do not consider is the structural design, the “architecture” of each piece.

 There are many elements that go into the creation of a quality piece of jewelry: line, textures, materials, comfort, durability, and relationship to the human form are some of the important essentials of design that must be addressed.

The Carlex line of men’s wedding bands is advertised as “When Art meets Architecture”, which is a very accurate depiction of the unique collection. CrownRing, who created Carlex, have been producing high quality matrimonial jewelry since 1999. They have invested heavily in cutting edge technology that allows them the precision necessary to replicate the structurally perfect engineering that is the cornerstone of all their pieces.

Now the Carlex line allows them to experiment with new designs and materials. The inspiration for the rings is the prestigious Rolex and Cartier watches. Translating the basic lines of the watches to another medium is a challenging task, but the resulting distinctive rings are a major breakthrough in modern jewelry design. Promoted as a wedding band for men, the strong industrialized feel of the basic lines are tempered by the various textures provided by diamonds and a brushed look to some of the surfaces. The rings are suitable for men or women to wear as matrimonial jewelry or as an every day piece.

For centuries the traditional wedding ring was yellow gold, with colored stones such as emeralds, rubies, and sapphires for the woman’s engagement ring.  This morphed into white gold with diamonds as the center piece. Because of the cost, platinum was used in high priced pieces. Rose gold also became popular.

Today there is a large choice of materials and colors available, adding new possibilities to the ring designer’s palette. Titanium and palladium are widely used, both because of price and for its “look”. Palladium has the appearance of platinum, but is a fraction of the price.

Carlex has taken advantage of some of the new metals to create solid and bold designs. They have also succeeded in replicating these looks in the traditional gold and platinum mediums. The pieces are available in a wide range of colors, some resulting in a uniquely feminine facade on a masculine inspired design. “Made for a man, but women like it too”, as one advertising motto claims (credit to Irish Spring).

Comfort is a vitally important element that must be considered in the design of any piece of jewelry, and the creators of Carlex have made a collection of rings not just known for their daring lines, but also for their wearability and durability.

The architectural lines of Carlex rings have been made evident so that they are as prominently visual as the art of the designs. The outcome is a unique design that is decidedly modern and a good fit for our high-tech times.

Mens vs Womens Jewelry

It is undeniable that gender characteristics do exist and prove true in many instances. However they are most certainly not completely exclusive to males or females. Adornments have for centuries had unisex appeal, but never more than in current fashions.

Women wear pants. Women wear button down shirts. Men wear pink.

Trends in jewelry design follow the same patterns.

For centuries jewelry for men satisfied the need to put across the image of prosperity as well as serving as adornment, or affiliation to an organization. In modern times practicality above beauty became the design standard for men. Many males stopped wearing anything but what would be considered essential: a watch and often a wedding ring.

Frequently made of what are considered as “masculine” materials such as stainless steel, the jewelry tends to be angular, brushed, and industrial in appearance.

Understated and smaller designs do not always fit well on the male hand. Larger, bolder lines work better. However, truly bulky pieces would be too large for the much smaller female hand, wrist and neck.

The makers of Carlex, a line of rings targeting a masculine market, took the current trends very seriously and incorporated them into their collections. For example, men often seek out plain bracelets, similar to a wristband but minus the watch. The Carlex theme is actually a wristband without the watch…and the wrist.

The watch and the wedding ring, melded into one, with a dash of art and beauty that is the essence of Carlex. The rings are a perfect match to watches with metal wristbands. The clean strong lines honor the designs of both Rolex and Cartier, reflections of success and taste that appreciates classic but modernized lines.

Whether used as a promise, commitment, engagement, or wedding ring the solid construction symbolized the eternal love between a loving couple. These rings were designed to give men options that included beauty and exquisite lines while not losing the masculine core.

To satisfy the taste of the male market, more and more jewelry has incorporated stainless steel, titanium and tungsten in their composition. These metals project a feeling of strength and of durability. Not only will the ring present well in a suit and tie, it will withstand the stress of traditionally male jobs such as mechanics or builders.

But could a woman wear these rings? Would she wear one?

Absolutely!

In many cases the design blurs the gender line. Addition of diamonds and various colored metals create a look that is very satisfying to the female eye. All the models are available in a wide assortment of metals including white, yellow and rose gold. Of course the excellent engineering and architecture of each piece, along with the precision of execution, results in a ring that is comfortable on any finger.

It takes great talent to create a predominantly masculine line of matrimonial jewelry that can rise above the gender divide. Most men will appreciate the look and feel of the Carlex collection, but so will women, not only on their man’s finger, but on their own.

A Great Designer engagement rings-how to find

Each person has unique personal preferences from the way they dress to their taste in food.  People’s jewelry preferences differ as well. Whether it is a simple band or an intricate engagement ring, each person has a personal favorite. An engagement ring is undoubtedly a formal approval of a long term bond and relationship between two people.

The ring you buy is going to be one of the most important purchases and investments of your life. It is vital that you are well informed before making a decision. Certain factors are taken into consideration while purchasing the perfect engagement ring such as: tradition, taste, price and of course style.

Many designer rings are available in today’s market, carrying the names of various reputable brands.

Here are a few tips one should consider when making this important purchase.

Decide Your Budget: Decide your budget and stick to it. It is very helpful as you will be able to narrow down the selection of what is available to you. Otherwise, you may end up spending a lot more than you had originally intended.

Know the Metal: Designer engagement rings come in various styles and metals. Yellow gold, white gold, platinum and titanium. Some people are sensitive to certain metals so be sure to go with the one that wont cause any type of allergic reaction.

Visit Stores & Website: Visit different stores or company websites. Here you will get information regarding prices and latest trends. It is always good to shop around before making your final selection.

Design & Style: There is quite an array of settings available to personalize your engagement ring. People generally prefer prong and flat top settings. Flung and illusion settings are the latest trend and are increasingly popular. Other settings include: pave settings, gypsy settings, accented diamond ring settings, tension settings, side stone settings and gemstone settings. Each one is unique in its own way. As far as the cut of diamond you can choose brilliant cut, heart shape, marquise cut or princess cut, to name a few.

Your ring should come with an authentication certificate. The four important “C’s” Carat, Cut, Color and Clarity are validated along with ring’s exact measurement. Take your time to make this very important decision, like your relationship; it is intended to last a lifetime.

Best way to find a wedding Rings

Once you have met the women of your dreams and decided you want to spend the rest of your life with her then you need to pick out the perfect ring. Many wedding bands are available out there and finding one that is truly unique will require some time and effort on your part. The most important thing to remember while choosing the ring is that you need to keep your bride’s personality in mind and find a ring that compliments and enhances her persona. 

First and foremost you need to decide what type of ring you want to propose with.  Basically there are three types of rings. Wedding bands, which are designed to be worn with engagement rings but are not presented until the wedding ceremony. Wedding bands can contain plain solid gold or diamonds. Anniversary bands or rings are very popular, they have a number of diamonds representing the number of years you have been married. Eternity bands have diamonds all the way around the band and are perfect for showing your everlasting love. This will make the lady feel really special, as it is a tangible symbol to promise true love forever. It is one of the most beautiful and spectacular ways to show the love of your life how truly valuable she is to you. However when proposing you might want to look for an engagement ring that can have one solitaire diamond or one solitaire with smaller accents on the side. You also have a wide variety of cuts to choose from.

The next important thing is setting a budget. If you simply enter a jewelry store with no budget and ask the sales person for wedding bands or engagement rings for women then you will probably end up paying more. It is very vital to work out a budget as you will know what you are looking for and it will help you to get a fair price. It is good to do some market research before making your big purchase.

Market research is of great significance, you will learn about the latest trends, prices and designs available in today’s market. It will also help you to find out who has the biggest and best collection of wedding bands for women.

You can also buy a band online or get it from a store near your home. Before your valuable purchase make sure you are buying from a legitimate dealer who carries certified stones and offers a warranty or a guarantee on the product. This is a big investment so just make sure you are getting quality product and craftsmanship.

Good luck and remember a little research will help you get the perfect wedding band.

Wedding Band,Diamond – The Ultimate Gift of Love

Everyone knows that women love diamonds. Eternity bands are the most beautiful and stunning symbol of everlasting love you can give as a gift to the love of your life. It exemplifies your lifelong commitment and unconditional love which you promise for all eternity. It is a perfect gift for special occasions like an anniversary or the birth of a child.

Eternity wedding rings have become increasingly popular. Traditional diamond wedding rings only have a channel of diamonds covering one part of the band. This ring needs to be worn in a certain position so that the diamonds are visible. However more and more eternity wedding bands contain diamonds around the band, which gives it a dazzling look from all angles. It is a representation of love, trust, commitment and the unbreakable connection between two people.  

It is very carefully made using very precious metal like yellow gold, white gold or platinum. Woman of all ages simply adore and cherish eternity wedding bands. 

Whenever you decide to purchase a diamond eternity wedding band follow these simple rules. Most important are the 4C’s - cut, color, clarity and carat. Every diamond ring will be evaluated according to the 4C’s. The price will increase according to the quality of the diamonds, the better the quality, the higher the cost.  

Diamond eternity wedding bands come in various shapes and designs. It totally depends on your preference.  You have lot of options when it comes to choosing a diamond eternity wedding band. The concept remains the same but you can play with the cut of diamond and the settings.

Round cut stones in a prong setting looks classic. It looks breathtakingly stunning in platinum. Bar set is one more beautiful option in which diamonds are held in between bars and sides of the diamond are left open so the diamonds are reflecting all the light. Another channel setting which is quite trendy is one in which the diamond is placed into the band so that it is flush with the metal rather than sticking out. Princess cut stones appear very beautiful in this setting. Another wonderful idea is to put multiple cuts in the diamond eternity wedding band. You can choose different settings to make your ring unique.

Diamonds have been treasured over the years for their beauty and durability. These precious and expensive stones can easily withstand scratches and are perfect choice for everyday wear. Eternity Wedding Bands offer an array of selection of white gold diamond rings, diamond eternity rings, and basic gold and titanium wedding bands to perfectly complement you or your spouse’s style.

A wedding is not only a union of man and woman; it is a union of two hearts. Eternity wedding bands will make this iconic celebration and union of love a truly unforgettable moment.  

Wedding Invitations are statements in style and fashion

Wedding Invitations are statements in style and fashion and create the first impression of the wedding event. Indian wedding scrolls are also known as "Farman" portrays royal class invitation and style. The main thing that anyone looks for in the perfect wedding invitation is one that gets attention and the best way of getting people's attention is by presenting them an scroll wedding invitations.
Scroll Wedding Invitations are the best testimonial of mode and craze which generates that unique and original feeling of the royal wedding experience. The Scroll type of wedding invitations with co-coordinated wedding stationary creates an incredible extravagant and powerful impact. They are by far simply the best way to set the scene for your all great wedding and have an 'old world' charm and a delightful fun element to your fabulous wedding theme.
The Glorious and Elegant, scroll wedding invitation basically, uses scroll motifs for the design along with classic script font for the bride, groom's names and other detailing. Our large and distinctive range of scroll invitations as well as our coordinated wedding stationery offers carefully crafted splendid scroll wedding invitations, Indian scroll wedding invitations, scroll wedding invitations sample and designer scroll wedding invitations made of handmade paper, vellum paper and velvet that would appease all your desires for those groovy, right and touchy cards. The Size and pattern of our scroll cards are convenient to mail internationally and can be made suiting every individual's requirements

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Now you can start carrying that primordial practice of delivering messages in a graceful decorative scroll into a new age with our unique wedding scroll invitations. Each scroll is intricately designed, and all your invitation are rolled up and tied inside and delivered.

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Scroll Invitations/ Scroll Wedding Invitation Cards

Your wedding invitations are your guests’ first impression of your wedding. The wedding invitation brings the style, theme, and elegance of your wedding to your guests.
And in this context, there simply cannot be a better way to commence the wedding than with something as special and regal as the exquisite scroll wedding cards. These scroll style invitations are ideally a great way to set the scene for your renaissance wedding with a charm and add a wonderfully royal fun element to an already fabulous wedding theme.
In ancient Europe and Asia, high society has longed delivered important messages in the form of scrolls to be read to kings and emperors. Now you can have that same luxury with your "message in a scroll" favor.
You can inshore the antique practice of delivering messages in an elegant decorative scroll into a new age with these featured exceptional and animated scroll invitation card. Each scroll is intricately designed, and your invitation is rolled up and tied inside. These scroll invitations are ideal for a variety of different theme wedding and are customizable to your choice; these scrolls come with exotic designing, royal invitation design, innovative styling and enchanting box style packaging.
The Indian wedding scrolls are also known as "Farman" that portrays royal class invitation and style. The main thing that anyone looks for in the perfect wedding invitation is one that gets attention and the best way of getting people's attention is by presenting them an scroll wedding invitations. Scroll Wedding Invitations are statement of style and fashion and creates the first impression of your royal wedding event.

There are many incredible scroll wedding card types that are available here like the,

Aesthetically crafted royal scroll wedding cards

Indian scroll wedding cards

Designer scroll wedding cards

Handmade scroll invitations

And Scroll cards that are made of Variety papers, vellum paper or velvet

You can make your choice according to your taste and preferences for something original and unique for your upcoming wedding or event.
Basically, While shopping for a scroll wedding card there are some important things that you must look out for are like the:

Quality of cloth used for making the card

The color of the cloth

A thread is generally used to wrap the cloth. It should also compliment the texture and color of the cloth

We here at scrollweddingcards.com assure you the best and finest quality of scroll invitation at a highly attractive and affordable price ranges.

Continue, browsing through our largest online scroll invitation gallery starting from cheap invitation scroll to the most classic scroll invitations. Select the Right card of your choice Right Now! Along with some beautiful scroll wedding stationery and scroll invitation kit.

How to make scroll invitations?

Wedding invitations set the initial style and tone for the wedding's theme. Many couples choose to customize their invitations by either including personalized elements or by making the invitations from scratch. This page describes how to make customized double scroll wedding invitations with wax seals.

Supplies

For Scroll:

- Paper

- Printer or calligraphy pens

- Paper cutter

- Dowel rods

- Elmer's White Glue (or wood glue)

- Clothes pins

- For Binding:

- Ribbon

- Scissors

- Rubber Cement

- Sealing wax

- Wax seal stamp

- Matches

Process

Create scroll

- Determine the text of your invitation.

- Select the paper of your choice. 8½" x 11" sheets with a light parchment coloring or texture work well.

- Print the invitations with your printer or write them by hand. Two invitations can be printed side by side on each page. Be sure to leave several inches of white space at the top and bottom.

Use the paper cutter to separate the invitations.

- Cut the dowel rods to the desired length (approximately 6").

- Apply the glue (either wood glue or white glue) to the invitation. The glue should be spread evenly across the top inch of the print side of the invitation.

- While the glue is wet, place the dowel rod on the glue. Roll tightly 1½ times. Secure with clothes pin until glue is dry.

- Repeat the prior two steps with the bottom of the invitation.

Create binding

- Cut ribbon to appropriate length (approximately 3 inches). It may take several trials before you find the best length for your invitations. If you are layering two types of ribbon, be sure to cut the outer ribbon a bit longer than the inner ribbon.

- Use rubber cement to glue ribbon layers together. Be careful to avoid excess glue as rubber cement does not rub easily off fabric.

-Once ribbon is dry, bring ends together forming a loop. Overlap ends by about half an inch, and apply rubber cement.

- Light sealing wax wick and carefully apply 3-5 drops to the seam of the ribbon loop. Immediately press seal firmly into wax. Tip: This process works best with two people -- one to apply wax and one to imprint the wax with the seal.

Secure invitation with binding

- Make sure the scroll and the binding have fully dried.

- Tightly roll each end of the scroll inward.

- Slide binding onto scroll.

Note: If you wish to remove binding, tighten invitation by twisting dowel rods toward each other. The binding should then easily slide off the invitation.

Finishing Product

This is the final version of the scroll invitation that we mailed to guests. Yes, these mailed fine. We simply enclosed the scroll in an envelope and paid a slightly higher postage rate. The sealing wax held firm during shipping. The biggest problem faced was that some guests were unsure of how to open the scroll.

This is the simpler version of the scroll invitation that we handed out at church and to several other people in person. Since there are no dowels to provide support, these would not mail as easily in an envelope. However, they are much quicker to make than the double scroll version.

Origin of Scroll Invitation:

In ancient times, important messages were lavishly handwritten in the form of scrolls which were read and announced to the public for everyone to hear. This time tested approached has been used frequently among high society in ancient times of Indian culture.

In old England, wedding invitations were usually announced to the public by bidders, and anyone within earshot became part of the celebration. In the 18th century, people began publishing wedding invitations in the newspaper, and in Wales, bidding letters were sent to announce upcoming nuptials. Native Indians summoned guests via smoke signals, sometimes accompanied by a birch bark inscription.

In the middle Ages, nearly everyone was illiterate; therefore writing anything was considered laborious. The cote d'armes (coat of arms), or personal crest, was born out of the need to identify a person, as one's signature does today, and it was affixed to all objects and papers of import. Today, the family crest is still the hallmark of class and individuality, and often appears at the top of a formal wedding invitation. The Legacy and the tradition of ancient Indian forms of delivering messages