What is a raw finish on a ring?
What is a raw finish on a ring?
And sometimes, he simply leaves the metal untouched after he completes a piece. With this “raw” finish (or lack of finish), the organic nature of the metal is revealed.
Are high school class rings worth anything?
Some can be very valuable, and some were sold just for the scrap price. Very old class rings, class rings from time-honored universities, and class rings from elite schools and colleges are eligible for selling at particularly high prices. We know that very rare WWII class rings have sold for over $10,000.
What is satin ring?
Satin finished rings are smooth to the touch like like polished finish rings. However, you will not be able to see your reflection on the surface of the ring. This type of finish is best for those who like the smoothness of a polished finish ring, but do not want the shininess of that finish.
What does brushed gold mean?
A satin-matte (sometimes called “brushed”) finish is created by using a fine grit surface and brushing it in one direction against the gold. Our frost finish is one of our newer finishes that is similar to a brushed finish but it is a bit deeper and goes in every direction against the gold.
Are class rings made of real gold?
Class and Championship Rings Most of these pieces consist of 10K gold at 41.3% purity. They are rarely gold-filled or plated, and the stones are typically of little or no value.
Why are graduation rings so expensive?
Class Rings Are Made With High-Quality Materials For most high schoolers, the class ring is the most significant piece of jewelry that they have purchased up to that point. These rings are crafted with valuable metals of the highest quality.
What does ULT mean on a ring?
Our Omni Series motors come in three models. ULT for low-mid range torque requirements, UTH for high torque requirements, and UTO for applications that require an outside rotating configuration.
Is brushed the same as satin?
To some, satin is the same as a brushed finish. To others, it means a translucent, frosted,“milky” look. Satin finishes can be obtained with metal brushing, or they can be scratched with sandpaper or other abrasive material rather than with a metal brush. A brushing technique results in a long stroke pattern.
What is the natural finish on a Crestline ring?
Natural Finish is as beautiful as the Antique Finish, but without the dark background. This option is lovely with more subtle detailing, and is available on select styles in Silver Select, 10Kt, 14Kt and 18Kt gold. What is the two-tone metal option on the Crestline ring?
What is an alloy ring?
An ALLOY is base materials that are combined with gold, silver or zinc to provide hardness, color and workable features. What is an Antique Finish? A darker background that adds highlights to capture the ring’s detail. What is a Natural Finish? This is when the ring has an all-gold appearance without a dark background or finish.
What is an extreme aurista finish?
Extreme Aurista – Alloy consisting of gold, silver, and palladium along with other metals. Antique Finish – Applied by using an electrolytic process that results in a permanent dark finish to create design contrasts. Gold-on-Gold™ / Natural Finish – Applied by using an electrolytic process to bond 24K yellow gold to all yellow gold rings.
Are all ring styles available in all metals?
Not all ring styles are available in all metals. Gold – The proportion of gold in jewelry is measured in Karats (K). Pure gold is 24K. 18K gold is 18/24 (75%) pure gold. 14K gold is 14/24 pure gold. 10K gold is 10/24 pure gold. The remaining parts are comprised of other fine metals. Yellow Gold is available in 10K, 14K, and 18K for all ring styles.