Jewelry Care Tips

How to make a handmade wedding ring

Finding a wedding ring is one of the most enjoyable preparations for a wedding. Although wedding rings of various designs are sold, wedding rings can actually be handmade. In this article, we will show you how to make rings at a store that offers "handmade wedding rings. Making a handmade ring...

Ruby, birthstone of July

This time I would like to talk about rubies. Ruby is the birthstone of July, the same as carnelian and sunstone. The Japanese name for ruby is kogyoku (red jade). It has a Mohs hardness of 9, is not malleable, and has a toughness of 8, surpassing diamonds, which have a hardness of 7.5. In terms other than Mohs hardness, it is Da...

Moonstone, June birthstone

This time I would like to talk about moonstone. Moonstone is the birthstone of June along with pearl and alexandrite. Its Mohs hardness is 6.0 to 6.5, and its cleavage is in two directions, so it is a little soft. Moonstone" is a trade name! There is another mineral name. Moonstone" is...

Why Is Tanzō Forging Method Recommended?

When purchasing a wedding ring, we often choose by design, brand, or material. How about changing the perspective a bit and choosing a wedding ring based on the difference in manufacturing methods? Wedding Ring Manufacturing Methods, Rings Made by Forging and Rings Made by Casting There are two main types of wedding ring manufacturing methods: forging and casting....

Aquamarine, birthstone of March

Have you ever heard of the gemstone aquamarine? Aquamarine is the birthstone for March, a beautiful light blue gemstone. In this article, we will introduce aquamarine. About Aquamarine Gemstone I would like to talk about the gemstone Aquamarine. Colors of Aquamarine Aquamarine is a...

Recommended for 5mm width thick rings and wedding rings

When looking for a wedding ring, the thickness of the ring is surprisingly difficult to choose. It is easy to find out what you like in terms of design and color from a website, but it is difficult to judge the width of the ring until you try it on. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of slim wedding rings, but thick wedding rings are also very cool! ...

Recycling of Metals

Do you know about metal recycling? Here is an introduction to the recycling of gold, platinum, and other highly valuable metals. I am Fujimori, a craftsman at MITUBACI. Today, I would like to talk about the metals we recycle at MITUBACI. The metals we are currently handling at MITUBACI are shi...

Engraving Recommended for Wedding Rings

The wedding ring that the couple will wear forever. What should the design be? Will you include a gemstone? Choosing a wedding ring is full of choices that are both troubling and enjoyable. When choosing a wedding band, you first select the material and width of the ring, and finally decide on the engraving inside the ring. In fact, the engraving is one of the most important points of concern...