Afshin Yaghtin

name Afshin Yaghtin graduated as an English major at UCLA and furthered his education at the University of Wales in Aberystwyth with a M.A. in postmodern American literature before starting his own business at http://wedding-band-ring.com. He lives in California with his wife and 3 adorable, rambunctious kids.

Hammered Wedding Rings

24th July 2006
When a couple chooses a wedding ring, it is a reflection both of their taste and of their personality. Hammered wedding rings are one of the most popular choices for engaged couples. Their durability, unique style and design, and quality finish entices... Read >

How to Care for Your Diamond Ring

24th July 2006
Congratulations! You're getting married and now have a lot of planning ahead of you. However don't forget to take care of the one thing that started all of this. Not your fiancée, your diamond ring! Your diamond ring is a timeless piece of beauty that nee... Read >

Plain Wedding Bands

24th July 2006
Though there are now many varieties of wedding rings for every couple to choose from, the classic plain wedding band pays homage to a much more simplistic time in our history. Though the wedding band itself is over 4,000 years old, the plain wedding ring... Read >

White Gold vs. Platinum Wedding Bands

24th July 2006
Part of the beauty of an engagement is choosing a wedding band. With today's choices, a couple has far more options than ever before. Yellow gold will always be a timeless classic, but wedding bands, just like the times, are changing. Today's most popula... Read >

Titanium Wedding Band Properties

24th July 2006
It is used to replace heart valves and bones. Airplanes are made from it, space capsules are composed of it, and most recently, Apple put out a computer made entirely of it. Tiger Woods uses this material, as do many other golfers. Give up? We are talking... Read >

The Rising Price of Gold and Retail Jewelry

17th May 2006
Gold has soared recently to levels not seen since the 1980s. From $430 per ounce in April 2005 to approx. $550 an ounce towards 2005 years' end, to the much anticipated $600 per ounce in April 2006. Many analysts expect a rise in raw gold to $800 per ou... Read >

Platinum Longevity

17th May 2006
Precious metals, such as gold, titanium, and platinum are chosen for wedding bands not only because of their value and beauty, but because they are made to last for generations. Nothing is far more valuable and made to withstand time—in the precious... Read >

Platinum History

17th May 2006
When it comes to platinum history, this precious metal goes back a long way. In fact, platinum history can be traced back to Ancient Egypt, which means that the history of this beautiful metal spans around three thousand years. When exploring platin... Read >

How to Find Classy Cheap Wedding Invitations

17th May 2006
Just because you choose to go with cheap wedding invitations, that doesn't mean that you can't send out something nice that your guests will like. Cheap wedding invitations can still be classy and elegant. The first—and most common—type of cheap wed... Read >

How to Choose the Right Wedding Band

05th April 2006
How to Choose the Right Wedding Band You've heard the "4 Cs" of smart diamond buyingcut, color, clarity, and carats. But what about the wedding band? Wedding bands are not the most expensive wedding purchase you will make and you may not spend a ... Read >