His rings, which resemble traditional wedding bands except for a gap in the center, sell for $200 to $500. They have a “dual purpose,” according to the company’s Web site, not only as “attractive jewelry,” but also as “a healing tool for broken hearts.” 
 
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 Never married? No worries. The Ah Ring, which stands for “available and happy,” is a $350 band with diamonds that is meant to be worn on the pinky. The ring’s meaning is hard to discern, because it looks like a silver band sprinkled with diamonds. 
 
 And the Web site that sells it, apparently not wanting to ward off any potential customers, says that while the Ah ring was “originally created for confident and joyful single women,” others can wear it because the “Ah” can also stand for “attached and happy.” 
 
 Della Beaver, who lives outside Philadelphia and manages operations for a medical referral service, bought herself an Ah Ring for her 50th birthday last June. She has never been married. 
 
 “Usually men buy you diamonds, and I was like, ‘Why can’t I just buy my own diamond?’ ” Ms. Beaver said. “So the ring was liberating for me, because I don’t need others to tell me that I’m beautiful, I’m sexy, I’m intelligent, I’m fabulous just as I am.” 
 
 Women are not the only buyers in this category. Tim Gould, the president of My Single Ring, said that of the nearly 1,000 rings he has sold since starting the online business last year — at $40 each — about 30 percent have been to men. 
 
 One customer, Brian Chapman, a 31-year-old real estate agent in Chicago, said that his ring has been an “icebreaker” because women strike up conversations about it, and that it has led to as many dates in the four months he has worn it. 
 
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 Mr. Chapman, who wears the ring on his right ring finger, said that some dates followed women approaching him and joking that he had his ring on the wrong finger, suspecting that he’d put his wedding ring on his other hand to disguise being married. 
 
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 Andrea Helms, 36, an operations manager at an insurance company who is from Chicago, said she wears My Single Ring “to say that I’m comfortable being single” but in a way that is more discreet than “a neon sign on my forehead that says ‘single and looking.’ ” 
 
 It did indeed get her a date: Ms. Helms was at a Chicago Cubs game wearing her My Single Ring when she was approached by Scott Gilbert, an owner of the company, who naturally was also wearing the ring. He asked her out, and they dated for a couple months — though not anymore — during which time Mr. Gilbert continued to wear his single ring as a “marketing tool,” Ms. Helms said. 
 
 She said that some of her friends think wearing a ring that telegraphs one’s availability has its downside. If an unwanted suitor won’t leave you alone, it’s hard to play the boyfriend card. 
 
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 In that case, a woman might prefer the Ms. Taken ring, which at $30 is more of a gag gift. Also introduced in 2009 — and scheduled to be featured in Snuggie-like infomercials in June — it is a silver-and-crystal engagement-ring look-alike that can be slipped on as needed to thwart the advances of pushy guys. 
 
 Then there is a more serious emerging category: specialty rings for gay men and lesbians. When Jeffrey Hames, 48, and Kenneth Daniel, 36, who live in Memphis and will be married in September on Cape Cod, decided to wed, “I did not want to go the traditional route, like Zales or other jewelers, where their wedding rings are tailored to being for a straight man and a straight woman,” said Mr. Daniel, a payroll administrator. 
 
 The couple shopped at LoveAndPride.com, which sells wedding and commitment ceremony rings for same-sex couples by the jewelry designer Udi Behr. They selected matching white gold rings, each costing $1,895 and consisting of two interlocking bands bearing the classic male gender symbol (a circle with an arrow pointing up and to the right). Mr. Hames and Mr. Daniel are both wearing one of the bands during their engagement and will exchange the second during their ceremony. 
 
 Meanwhile, the resale market for used engagement and wedding rings is booming, with popular online auction Web sites like IDoNowIDont.com, which Josh Opperman helped found after his fiancée broke off their engagement, and ExBoyfriendJewelry.com (tag line: “You don’t want it. He can’t have it back.”). 
 
 For those who prefer not to part with them, however, the Wedding Ring Coffin is a casket-shaped box for decommissioned rings. According to Jill Testa, the founder of the company that sells them, the personalized engraved messages that customers have ordered for the coffins include, “He broke my heart but I broke the bank” and “The end of an error!” ||||| Russell Brand stepped out in London's West End on Thursday without his other half, Katy Perry, or the symbol of their marriage -- his wedding ring. Could it be that Brand simply forgot to slip on his ring or could there be trouble in paradise for comedic actor and his popstar wife? Brand's lack of jewelry comes at a time when rumors of a split for the pair are in mass circulation. 
 
 The pair reportedly spent Christmas apart after Perry changed her plans to fly to London to be with her husband and instead jetted off to Hawaii to spend the holiday with friends where she was also spotted without her wedding ring, according to People, while frolicking in the ocean. 
 
 The unlikely pair tied the knot in October 2010 and just last month when their divorce rumors started to gain momentum, Brand told Ellen Degeneres that they had no merit: "There is always rumors, aren't there? In the end you have to just not engage with Internet technology, which is difficult because a lot of the nude women websites I quite enjoy. But they've had to go!" the British comedian joked. "I've treated the whole Internet now like it's a wicked little liar... I am really happily married." 
 
 Although his naked ring finger may unfortunately indicate otherwise, we hope the pair really is "happily married." 
 
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 My wife needed the batteries replaced on 3 of her watches that she hadn't worn in a while. I called around and most places charged between 15-20 bucks per pop. I called 58 Facets and they charged about half what others charged for a battery replacement, so this was a no-brainer pick as they've got excellent reviews to top it off. When I walked in the store, Rick asked if I wanted a cup of tea. It caught me off guard and I thought he was being sarcastic. I was about to request a cappuccino. Fortunately I was able to keep my occasional douchebag tendency in check and politely declined. Rick changed the batteries out while we chatted with Karen about all the businesses that have come and gone over the years here on Main St. These folks are really nice, and I felt like an asshole for using their yelp deal to pay for their already ridiculously cheap battery replacement charge. I guess the least I can do is give them a plug about their new engraving service that they're offering. Karen seemed really excited about it, and I'm sure they'll do an awesome job. It's always nice to support a local small business, and you couldn't find a nicer couple in Rick and Karen. 
 
 So sad that this location has closed. I went by today to see if Rick could give a new ring of mine a look and their space was empty, and I came here to see if they had moved, but that doesn't seem so. My experience with this jewler was phenomenal. I went in not knowing what my ring size was (4 1/2)and foolishly purchasing a vintsge size 8 ring for my personal graduation token. Rick did everything in his power to make the ring fit like a dream without giving me an exaggerated price. He was patient, understanding and the entire staff was super sweet. No judgement whatsoever and they always greeted customers with a smile. I got the ring back and it was more beautiful than when I originally got it. I'll never forget my experience at 58 Facets. 
 
 Thank goodness for their new opening. If you follow my reviews of jewelry, you'll know I have become obsessed with Pandora charms. With that being sad, I have been looking for a tea cup charm for a friend's birthday for quite some time. I have been to several Pandora stores nearby and in Vegas in search of this specific charm. However, I got no luck. I finally decided maybe I should just order the charm online or see what's the closest store that has it in store. This idea led me to the website and then to finding that 58 Faucet, right down the street, carries Pandora charms! Right away I call the owner and asked if they had any inventory. He had 3 in stock. I rushed over to pick it up. The owner was extremely nice. He was patient and allowed me to look at other charms as well as made suggestions. Great customer service and the charm I have been looking for. What more can one ask for? 
 
 I just dropped in to get my watch band shortened. I must say, Karen and Rick (the owners) were some of the most down to earth business owners I have ever met. While Rick went to the back to take care of my watch, Karen and I talked about family, rings, etc. From our conversation, their passion for jewelry and gemstones was very apparent. Attention to detail is also something they take pride in. After taking off a number of links on my watch band, it was still slightly loose. But, taking off another link would probably result in it being slightly tight. So they suggested that I wear the watch for a few days and see if the movement is too bothersome. If that was the case, then I could just come back in and they will adjust it accordingly. The personal touch and laid back attitude will make me come back for sure. I also noticed the yelp deal for a free ring cleaning. Karen said during lunch, just drop off the ring and by the time you're finished with lunch it will be ready. I'll have to find a way to get a hold of my wife's engagement ring and get it cleaned as a surprise one of these days. Support this local business! 
 
 I have had very very little experience with jewelry stores, other than making the occasional purchase here and there. I recently sold a piece of jewelry to a store in Pasadena and I was put off by the unfriendly fake service there. By chance a friend had recommended a jewelry store in Alhambra, and I found this place instead. The visit I had to this store was the COMPLETE opposite of what I experienced at the last place. Rick and Karen are both warm, down to earth and welcoming, and immediately put me at ease. I had a piece of sentimental jewelry that I wanted to have assessed and possibly sold, and they both were so helpful and informative. Although I did not sell the jewelry, I walked away having learned much more about the gem and options of where I could sell the piece if I wished to do so. I browsed among the jewelry and found there was a great selection of beautiful pendants, rings, earrings, necklaces and charms. Definitely the place I will be going for my daughter as she gets older. Such a charming little store, definitely a big thumbs up from me! 
 
 This is the best jeweler I've ever experienced working with. Their prices are fair and reasonable, and the customer service is #1. I've gotten 2 Pandora bracelets with them, and they helped my kids create the perfect story in my bracelet for me. 
 
 I walked in (with my doggie) since I needed my watch repaired. Or its band downsized. The couple was very friendly and very helpful. I wish more people would act the way they do. I would def go back there in case I need a watch for my mom of other family/friends. Kudos. 
 
 If yelp has six stars maxum for rating, I will definitely give this jewery shop a ten. Great service and well round support. Girls really like Pandora charms but it's really hard to make a perfect match n balanced choices. But they are so nice n so patient to provide helpful advices n looks like they have everything on the brochure. so it will never let you down here. we spent nearly a whole afternoon there n keep back n forth for better match but they are awesome to make it a amazing shopping experience. Thank you n Merry X' Max！ I will be back when I find a boyfriend 
 
 Went the other day looking for an engagement ring. Rick was very knowledgeable and laid back. I didn't feel any pressure and he even stayed a little bit after closing to help me look. They even allow custom designs! 
 
 I brought my mother's wedding ring to get a lost diamond replaced and Rick and Karen were so helpful throughout the process. Rick took his time in educating me about diamond quality and found a beautiful diamond that made the wedding ring even more gorgeous. I'm now using this ring as my own wedding ring and my mother is thrilled! Karen was also very helpful and sweet and made me feel like a valued customer. I highly recommend them! 
 
 Went in to buy some jewelry as a gift and Rick and Karen were great. Great selection of jewelry, and they have some amazing watches as well! Very personable, not pushy at all, friendly and their store is beautiful. Will be returning for Christmas gifts. ;) Support local business! 
 
 We were in town for the Rose Parade and discovered a treasure of a jewelry store. Karen and Rick are so gracious, helpful, and knowledgeable. We looked at everything and believe me there is so much to look at, what a treat, plus they were so patient with us. We enjoyed lingering and spending a few hours trying on jewelry and watches. It was so much fun playing with all the different Pandora charms and figuring out which one I wanted most, they make shopping for jewelry such a wonderful experience, I especially love how trustworthy they are. I can't wait to go back, it's just so much fun to talk to Karen and Rick, they're just so friendly and I love Ma & Pa shops, they're the backbone of business. You can tell they love what they do! 
 
 Friendly no pressure store. Good selection, from casual $$ to $$$$. I don't like jewelry shopping, but this was a pleasant experience. 
 
 I really 58 facets jewelry. Rick and Karen are so warm and nice. I always can find something special in there.
– Not engaged, but just dying for an oh-so-special ring to call your own? Great news: Thanks to today’s brilliant jewelry marketers, there’s a ring for every relationship status you’d like to broadcast to the world, be it “available and happy” or “divorced, available, and happy.” Websites like MySingleRing.com offer you a silver band that promises to deliver the message, “I am an intelligent, empowered individual”…who also just so happens to be single and looking. The trend goes even further, reports the New York Times, with more divorced people starting to turn their wedding bands into “divorce rings” (picture a severed band with a stitched-together gap). If you just can’t bear the sight of your wedding band, no problem: D Jewelry Company will sell you a brand-new divorce ring. Want to go one step further? Consider the Wedding Ring Coffin.