Previously, high-tech ceramics were used only to create parts in the space industry and medicine. In recent years, its scope has expanded significantly. Ceramics are used in the manufacture of watches and even jewelry. Increasingly, we can see ceramic rings for sale.
Preparation method
High-tech ceramics, which is used to make rings for women and men, are obtained in the process of sintering various compositions. It can be zirconium oxide or other binders.
Ceramic color
The pottery itself is initially dark in color. But ceramic rings have a different color, including pure white. It is obtained by introducing dyes into the composition.
Benefits of Ceramics
- It is hard as diamond or tungsten carbide.
- It does not scratch, does not form chips, and does not wear out during wear.
- It does not cause allergies.
- Very light. It is inferior in weight to tungsten, which makes wearing such rings comfortable and almost invisible.
- Durable, durable.
- Beautiful. Matte gloss, the ability to stain in different colors allow you to create a variety of models. So far, most often the rings are made in white and black, but in the future, pigments of various colors and shades can be added to the mixture for the manufacture of rings. Ceramics do not fade, do not change color.
- Ceramic rings are cheaper than the same precious metal products.
This material is rightfully considered one of the most promising. And the scope of its application is only expanding over the years.
disadvantages
There is nothing perfect in the world. This also applies to ceramic rings. They also have their drawbacks. A ring of gold, silver can be "rolled out", increasing the size. In the case of ceramics, this cannot be done.
If the ring falls from a height onto a hard surface, it may crack or even break.
What to wear
Ceramic jewelry rings can be worn anywhere: to the theater, to work, to a party.
Rings and earrings put on to a business suit, jeans, evening dresses. These products are well adapted to the style of clothing, and with each of them look appropriate and modern.
Famous brands
- Chanel.
- Guy Laroche.
- Cartier.
- Dior.
- Damiani.
- "Lancaster".
- Adajio.
- Okami (Japan).
- Baraka (Italy).
Chanel fashion house revolutionized the fashion world in 2000, starting to use ceramics to create jewelry. The Ultra series consists of black and white ceramic rings with pavé diamonds. Coco Chanel's favorite elements, stars, sparkle against an unexpected background - snow-white or black, enhancing the sparkle effect of precious stones.
Guy Laroche uses gems to create the Ceramic line, which are originally combined with a ceramic base. Citrines, amethysts or topazes look elegant and original.
The French company Cartier has launched a line of ceramic rings for men Mailon Panthure Ceramic. All products are created in the style of art decor. The presence of such a ring on the arm is a sign of good taste.
The French company Dior also uses ceramic parts to create its own watches and jewelry.
The Italian brand Damiani always goes ahead of fashion trends. On their products from white and black ceramics, the logo stands out, the letter D, decorated with precious stones. There are two options: gold insert with one diamond or pave.
The American brand Adajio, which is known for its cobalt products, produces ceramic rings. They can be found in the Black Diamonds Ceramic collection.
The Italian company Baraka, which manufactures goods for men, is following the latest in modern technology. Therefore, its designers could not ignore the new composition. They introduced more than one ceramic ring into their collection.
Reviews
Reviews of black ceramic rings indicate that the products are very comfortable to wear. Warm, pleasant to the touch. Very smooth inside. Not surprising, because they are carefully polished. Their color resembles a hematite stone, but darker by several tones. Users are advised to wear such rings complete with other black jewelry.
On the rings there is usually an insert of silver or gold in which one or more precious or semiprecious stones are placed. Buyers are worried about the fastening strength of this nozzle, which adorns a ceramic ring. Reviews from some customers suggest that from a distance ceramic rings resemble teenage items from the time of their youth. Of course, the difference between them and real high-quality ceramic products is huge. But not everyone sees a diamond from glass, ceramics from plastic. Quality things are not always catchy. And jewelry made of gold with rubies, which the grandmothers of modern women of fashion and stylish young men were so proud of, is slowly being pushed back by new materials and technologies. The same gold or silver look original with ceramic inserts. They are durable, do not wear out, do not fall off.
User reviews say that the rings do not lose their appearance when worn. On the hand, such original jewelry looks great. Users are advised to purchase ceramic rings for everyone who loves something original. They say that an increased interest in your jewelry is guaranteed. But jewelry is exactly for this and bought to distinguish the owner from the crowd, to make it noticeable.
The form
Ceramic rings vary in shape, but some notable trends can be noted. Most often they have the usual shape for us, a width of 8 mm. Many companies, like Damiani, leave a logo inside the ring.
Often rings are decorated around the perimeter. Sometimes inserts are placed in parallel in several rows.
You can see the decoration, consisting of two thin ceramic rings. They are interconnected by a special clamp. When worn, it hides inside the palm of the hand. Usually these items are decorated with gemstone paths.
Sometimes two rings are connected by an external precious metal insert with stones.
Wedding rings
The popularity of ceramic rings is evidenced by the fact that even wedding rings are made of this material. Ceramics make them light, durable, reliable and, at the same time, original. The glossy sheen of these rings gives them a noble appearance.
These are special kits made in the same style. Rings for the bride and groom can vary in size, color.
There are products that give each other when they are engaged. Such a ring - ceramic with diamonds, without a word will tell the bride about the feelings of the groom.
Price
The cost of a ceramic ring is very different, depending on the brand, the cost of the insert, stones.
A simple ring with an ornament can be bought for 1,000 rubles. From well-known jewelry firms rings (ceramic with gold) will cost about 30 thousand rubles. and even more.