Did you know we get three men a week who have lost their rings?!
Yes, it is always the men for some reason; it has become a phenomenon at Hawaii Titanium Rings and the reason for this blog! Many lose their ring in the ocean , and we joke with them that their sacrifice will ensure their water safety. In fact it was a man who lost his ring in the Kona ocean the same day he bought it that started our “Recently Bought Lost Ring Discount”.
A few of the lucky ones find their rings, though, so retrace your steps and look in all the places you used your hands since the last time you saw your ring. The hamper, washer, and dryer are must places to look because sometimes rings come off when reaching into pockets and then end up in the laundry.
Gloves are another place rings are typically found because they sometimes stay put when you pull off your mitt. Always search the area around where you removed your gloves too! An EMT found his ring on the floor of the Helicopter the day after he did a night rescue; the chopper was too loud for him to hear his ring when it hit the floor.
Husbands, be sure to tell your wives you lost your ring! We went to call one gentleman to confirm his shipping information and reached his wife instead who did not know her husband has lost his ring. Even, if you lose your ring multiple times and a couple of our clients have. A favorite client and local wife in Kona called us more than upset to order her husband his third ring and I worried for the man's life. Luckily, she found it in the dryer the next day:)
Here is a story from one of our local clients(P.S. ah ah is sharp lava rock:)
I lost my custom HTR 20th wedding anniversary ring about a year ago. After looking "everywhere" my wife and I accepted it as dearly departed. In July this year, while working on an ah-ah wall, suddenly I found my ring lodged among the rocks. It was seriously weather worn like a castaway stranded on an uncharted island. Sheepishly, we took it to HTR, and you guys brought it back to life in full luster. My wife and I are thrilled to be reunited again through our HTR rings. Mahalo!!!
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise has caused a new awakening in the gemstone world. The Sleeping Beauty mine in Globe, Arizona is known for producing some of the world's most beautiful turquoise. The name of the mine comes from the shape of its mountain resembling a sleeping women and was named well before the gem was discovered below.
The bright chalky robins-egg blue color and minimal veining in Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is what determines the high quality of this gemstone and what has contributed to its fame in the gem world. In recent years the mine has closed causing the price to jump up considerably and creating a panic as reality sets in that someday there will be no more.
Rumors say that the stone is being bought up by international buyers which is quickly diminishing supplies and driving the prices even higher. The last number was at $3500 per pound. Jerry Guire, the owner of Hawaii Titanium Rings was smart and sought out the reservations as a source, after all it was the Native Americans who first discovered the precious stone.
The turquoise story is always changing and new history is being written as mines are depleted and closed, and new mines with different turquoise are discovered. Unfortunately, not a fairy tale ending for this princess but at least she can go out knowing that her beauty was unparalleled and she is still the Queen in the land of Turquoise!
The health benefits of wearing titanium are coming to light. Recently, athletes are sending homeopathic messages into the mainstream about managing pain and balancing the body’s system. Some of the world’s winning sports teams are wearing titanium tape as part of their uniforms to mask their discomfort and increase performance. Major League Baseball players are wearing titanium chains around their necks to realign their electrical fields and relax stiff, tired muscles.
Professional athletes are just a small percentage of the population benefiting from wearing titanium. The lightweight feel suits everyone with active lifestyles and the 100% hypoallergenic quality is perfect for all skin. So far, fitness and fashion have only utilized titanium’s energy, but now its durability is coming into play. Men and women are wearing rings and pendants embodying healing elements and turning their jewelry boxes into metaphysical medicine cabinets.
Titanium is the ideal metal, not only to wear, but to hold an inlay without bending or shattering. It is this unique trait that has helped transform and transition titanium jewelry into medicinal multitasking tools. People are promoting wellness by combining the strength of titanium with the power of stones. A health conscious generation is accessorizing according to what ails them.
Gemstones in medicine is not a new-age concept; before crystals were used to conduct electricity in your TV and computer, ancient physicians prescribed them like pills or ointments. Swallowing them or laying them against the skin was said to allow the electromagnetic waves to flow throughout the body as a healing current. As the world turns more and more to old-school remedies, stones are now used to treat everything from cancer to drug addiction.
Returning to our therapeutic roots is a sign that people are not happy with modern medicine, but taking advantage of new knowledge and techniques makes perfect evolutionary sense. Titanium is the unbreakable chain in this cycle, giving us an alternative to pharmaceuticals and an opportunity to improve our fashion. Whether the condition calls for physical, emotional, or spiritual therapy; titanium and gemstones are helping without the risk of side effects.
Titanium is the new gold for many people looking for durable wedding rings that will last forever, but lately the health benefits and metaphysical properties are getting the attention of homeopathic practitioners and health conscious couples. The government did not release titanium for public use until 1988 so the advantages of this metal are just now coming to light.
Titanium is completely hypoallergenic to start, which is why it is used for surgical implants but recent studies show wearing titanium can relieve pain. Bracelets and athletic tapes are being worn by all demographics near their injury or area of discomfort with surprising results. This holistic approach is replacing pain medication for people of all ages and has athletes discarding constricting braces for flexible adhesive strips.
Titanium is also used to promote wellness by balancing the body’s electromagnetic energy. The constant electronic energy that flows through us can be greatly disrupted by the surrounding machinery that humans come in contact with. Imbalance symptoms can include stiff neck and shoulders, headaches, dizziness, and ringing ears. Wearing a titanium necklace is said to help maintain these electric waves that affect our muscular and nervous system.
Jerry Guire, founder and owner of Hawaii Titanium Rings, did not think about the healing aspects when he made his first titanium ring, he was a machinist making turbo chargers and Aerospace parts and had an idea to make the longest lasting ring. Since then Jerry has pioneered new techniques for ring design that have transformed the jewelry market. Inspired by the Hawaiian Island’s scenery and spirit, Jerry began to inlay wood and stone into the strength of titanium with true intentions of preserving Earth’s elements.
The marriage of nature and ring technology opened a new gateway for people to wear wood that held special memories and gemstones that empowered their lives. Wood not only from their visit to Hawaii, but from the tree they swung on as kids, or from their house that was destroyed by a tornado. Gemstones are worn not just for color and clarity, but to target ailments and ambition. Encasing pieces of history along with hopes and dreams were great ideas separately but the true wedding bliss came with the combination of both.
Wood next to stone in titanium is a revelation that has multiplied style possibilities into the thousands and each creation is one-of-a-kind. No longer are men and women bound to a plain band to accommodate their active lifestyles, they can wear diamonds that are flush with the ring’s surface embedded in wood. Designed for medicinal or metaphysical, memory or meaning, the extraordinary beauty of each piece is stunning and tells a story while it heals your past and guides your future.
Where did the tradition of wearing rings begin? The first evidence of wedding rings comes from the fingers of ancient women who wore rings of hemp or reed to signify their eternal love. These rings were worn on what we now call the "ring finger" because it was believed that the finger next to the pinky on the left hand has a vein that connects directly to the heart. The hole in the ring was also significant as it represented a portal of events to come.
Women wearing engagement rings began when Pope Innocent III initiated a mandatory public announcement and waiting period prior to marriage. It was at this time that rings were incorporated into the wedding ceremony, a practice adopted from the Jewish custom of "Betrothal" which was the formal state of a couple’s engagement. It was a time where the man would prepare to take a wife by building a house and securing his career while the woman would continue to live with her parents and learn how to take care of her husband until the wedding day.
Men did not start wearing rings until the 20th century when World War II began to remind them of their far away spouses. When a ring for both genders was an established custom, the designs became symbolic and personal featuring birthstones of the couple and their parents. Victorian tradition would include stones with initials that spelled out a message of Love such as Lapis, Opal, Vermarine, and Emerald.
Engagement and wedding rings were originally plain bands as only the elite in society could afford set stones. Gradually as diamonds became less rare and more affordable their popularity grew, and after a brilliant advertising campaign requisitioned by DeBeers entitled, “Diamonds are Forever”, the market exploded. Although their tactics and business practices may not have been considered the most ethical by some, DeBeers convinced America and other countries that without a diamond, the marriage may not last. The ad campaign was named the #1 Slogan of the Century and transformed the diamond ring into a symbol of true love and romance for engagement and marriage.
Today, rings are worn for many occasions; for holidays, anniversaries, and birthdays, as well as to celebrate the past, empower the present, and direct the future. The plain commitment band has evolved into bold and colorful statements of freedom that reflect our passions and beliefs. One constant that will forever remain the same is the purpose of a gifted ring, which is to remind the wearer of the person who gave it to them and the love they share.
