I live is Asia, I regularly buy 24k jewelry just above spot price by weight .The jewelry is stunning , in Asia they have been using gold jewelry as a store of wealth forever
In Indonesia mostly Sumatra we only use 24k, and the making fee is only $10, it’s so hard for me to buy 24k here in US bcs most of them are only 14k-18k and the markup price are too much and even when I found 24k like mene and nebu they charge $150 above for making fee. With those money I can buy another 2 grams 24k gold in Indonesia.
@@brnd.j yeah you definitely have to go to Sumatra especially in West Sumatra (Padang & Payakumbuh) people there consider under 24k jewelry is fake jewelry even tho I know it’s not but I avoid wearing under 24k gold jewelry in there.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been holding off on purchasing because I am unsure of their craftsmanship. 24k is soft and hence intricate designs don't work well with it, and since they don't give full refunds - they take 10% "restocking fee", and there's no showroom to go and check it out in person, this video really is helpful in showing the craftmanship!
@@RL-dj8cl If I remember right one the issues you raised was how the ring wasn't perfectly round. What you don't understand is that shows evidence that Mene jewelry is hand made and/or hand-finished.
24k isn't "soft", it's metal not butter. The "soft" myth was created by jewelers in the states because profits aren't as good for selling 24k as selling the impure 10k, 14k and 18k. Only in the states do people believe that lie, then pay a premium for diluted gold and think they have investment jewelry. All over Asia, they buy and wear 24k gold without incident and have for generations. The West really should have caught on to this by now but we think we know so much more than the other billions of people on this Earth.
24k jewelry is an investment. If you want to waste money on 14k or 18k gold that barely retains value, go right ahead. 24k is extremely durable and strong though.
I’m considering a menē ring. I think the inconsistencies make it unique, or maybe somewhat rustic? Great review though, I think I will go ahead with it.
I'm surprised that nobody online has asked them how many kts. the gold solder they use on their chains is.... Maybe it could be an issue if it means that ultimately, the chains aren't 999.9% or 24Kt. In order for chains to be 24kt, the links should be fused shut with gold, not soldered.
I can't speak to Menes manufacturing process, but I do know there are some fancy machines that can join two metal ends without solder. Like an arc welders
@@spoolindsm127 For the chains, they told me 22k solder. I'm not sure 24K solder exists. I know thicker pieces like rings can be fused with 24k powder and re-shaping if it warps. But I don't think chains can withstand that. Too thin.
It's holding up great! I would say that the ring bending out of a perfect circle shape is a more common problem then blemishes like scratches or dents. I don't mind though because it's gold and bending it back with my fingers is relatively easy. I would say the fear of gold being too soft is in large part exaggerated especially for a simple band style ring
It shouldn't bend easily with your hand, that's a sign of a torch solded piece more likely. Pure 24K need to be arc welded instead of soldered to avoid annealing or softening the metal with the torch heat, just like when working with pure silver, in order to keep the rolled or compressed metal strength.
Stories of the higher ups taking their ring off and saying break or bend it which the guy couldn't but u can bend yours? And it being thin is concerning as well it not matching the description
That's not even practical in 24k let's see the ring after a long days work lol warped and scratched to absolutely shit in a week and I'm t looks orange bro
I live is Asia, I regularly buy 24k jewelry just above spot price by weight .The jewelry is stunning , in Asia they have been using gold jewelry as a store of wealth forever
Do you have a contact??
Can you get those prices in the US?
Can you please recommend any online eshops? Thank you.
Pure gold doesn’t need to be perfect 🤩
In Indonesia mostly Sumatra we only use 24k, and the making fee is only $10, it’s so hard for me to buy 24k here in US bcs most of them are only 14k-18k and the markup price are too much and even when I found 24k like mene and nebu they charge $150 above for making fee. With those money I can buy another 2 grams 24k gold in Indonesia.
I am from Indonesia and even I don’t know about this 😂 thanks for sharing
@@brnd.j yeah you definitely have to go to Sumatra especially in West Sumatra (Padang & Payakumbuh) people there consider under 24k jewelry is fake jewelry even tho I know it’s not but I avoid wearing under 24k gold jewelry in there.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been holding off on purchasing because I am unsure of their craftsmanship. 24k is soft and hence intricate designs don't work well with it, and since they don't give full refunds - they take 10% "restocking fee", and there's no showroom to go and check it out in person, this video really is helpful in showing the craftmanship!
I'm very happy with my purchases of platinum and gold and they did overdeliver on weight for me! Very happy!
@@NathanArizona How is your happiness with your purchase relevant to the issues I raised?
@@RL-dj8cl If I remember right one the issues you raised was how the ring wasn't perfectly round. What you don't understand is that shows evidence that Mene jewelry is hand made and/or hand-finished.
24k isn't "soft", it's metal not butter. The "soft" myth was created by jewelers in the states because profits aren't as good for selling 24k as selling the impure 10k, 14k and 18k. Only in the states do people believe that lie, then pay a premium for diluted gold and think they have investment jewelry. All over Asia, they buy and wear 24k gold without incident and have for generations. The West really should have caught on to this by now but we think we know so much more than the other billions of people on this Earth.
24k jewelry is an investment. If you want to waste money on 14k or 18k gold that barely retains value, go right ahead. 24k is extremely durable and strong though.
Mene is fucking awesome and I'm hooked with them
I’m considering a menē ring. I think the inconsistencies make it unique, or maybe somewhat rustic? Great review though, I think I will go ahead with it.
Well I bought a 29.5 grams bracelet but when it arrived it actually weight 30.7 grams, certificate of authenticity confirming the actual weight.
Hey was this the narrow flat band or regular sized flat band?
Can you make an update video of how the ring looks like now?
Beautiful ring. its a 24K so it won't be all perfect shape wise. iv'e just made my 1st Mene unboxing ❤️
great ring. lasting value with this peice. Thanks for sharing!
The only gold i love is 24k. nice ring. Thanks for the exellent review
Something that thick probably won't warp by much. Still much better than alloys
Is that the narrow one?
what a beautiful ring indeed! if you do the test please update us with a video.
thx so much 4 this thoroughly informative video complete with all your calculations.
best regards from brooklyn
I'm surprised that nobody online has asked them how many kts. the gold solder they use on their chains is.... Maybe it could be an issue if it means that ultimately, the chains aren't 999.9% or 24Kt. In order for chains to be 24kt, the links should be fused shut with gold, not soldered.
I can't speak to Menes manufacturing process, but I do know there are some fancy machines that can join two metal ends without solder. Like an arc welders
@@Michael-nm8me They told me first hand that they use 22k solder.
I mean, that doesn't detract from how beautiful it is.
@@jackfntwist Asked them this today. All rings are cast except for the Gold Duo Ring which uses a 24k gold or pure platinum solder.
@@spoolindsm127 For the chains, they told me 22k solder. I'm not sure 24K solder exists. I know thicker pieces like rings can be fused with 24k powder and re-shaping if it warps. But I don't think chains can withstand that. Too thin.
This is classic flat band or classic narrow flat band?
Great review, like the math u incluuded
Hows the ring holding up with everyday use?
I plan on doing an update soon here in May! I can re-weigh it and show some of the wear and tear but overall it's great! Still rock it everyday 🙌
That’s a beautiful ring! Did you continue to hold any bitcoin or did all of your bitcoin get put toward that purchase?
Think they werr just rounding off the numbers of the dimensions but the weight is what counts
i bought a ring from the website you said in the ending of your video still waiting for it in the mail.
You got it right?
@@ninjamane3529 note never got it had to cancel the order
How many mm is the regular and the wide? It doesn’t say on website
5mm regular flat band
Good review 👍🏽
It’s beautiful. 🤩
I went on their website today and they don't carry this ring. It seems they have 98% woman stuff now.
They still carry it and it's not under rings, it's under bands!
How’s it holding up?? Looking to get one
It's holding up great! I would say that the ring bending out of a perfect circle shape is a more common problem then blemishes like scratches or dents. I don't mind though because it's gold and bending it back with my fingers is relatively easy. I would say the fear of gold being too soft is in large part exaggerated especially for a simple band style ring
It shouldn't bend easily with your hand, that's a sign of a torch solded piece more likely. Pure 24K need to be arc welded instead of soldered to avoid annealing or softening the metal with the torch heat, just like when working with pure silver, in order to keep the rolled or compressed metal strength.
Very nice ring. I was thinking about checking them out
Stories of the higher ups taking their ring off and saying break or bend it which the guy couldn't but u can bend yours? And it being thin is concerning as well it not matching the description
"where it's thinner lengthwise it's thicker widthwise." [Say it with me: "that's what she said!"]
Great informative video, its not that hard to get it right!
could've held out MUCH longer on the bitcoin
True! Haha but profit is profit and who says that was all my coin 😎
nice! got some mene myself =]
♥️
lol, posted in june, 2020. then that same year in december it hit 25-30k and was the month i got into crypto....shoulda kept the BTC lol
Pure gold is perfect.
At 55k bitcoin I bet you have regrets lol
Shoulda held that bitcoin lol
Fax😂
Can’t believe u didn’t put it on ur finger dingis
I bet you kinda wish you didn't use bitcoin to pay for that considering what it was worth at that time ouch
is it too soft ? can u bend it ?
Hell no you can’t have you ever felt 24k soild gold? It’s hard as,ffff
@@CHOWDER310 gold is slightly harder than aluminum
nice ring
Enjoyed your review! New friend 😻😻😻
Damn should have used cash
lol
That's not even practical in 24k let's see the ring after a long days work lol warped and scratched to absolutely shit in a week and I'm t looks orange bro
24K jewelry not for people working with their hands 😉
24k gold is not for jealous idiots who have no common sense to take a ring off when need be!
@@sheritee7328 you just told me you don't have a job without telling me