Superconductor

The Details

Superconductors are combinations of metals that in the right mix of alloys, created in a particular pattern and then cooled to extreme temperatures, conduct electricity with zero or near zero resistance. Basically, you can transfer large amounts of power through one of these cables without the cable itself overheating in the process. This special property allows for the creation of incredibly powerful electromagnets. It’s this magnetic production that’s fundamental for technologies used in MRI machines, particle accelerators and mag-lev trains. For example, the Large Hadron Collider has 1200 tons of Superconductor cable running through its main ring.

Metals

There are 2 types of metals in our Superconductor rings: Niobium/Titanium and Copper.

Niobium/Titanium (Nb-Ti) is a high-tech metal alloy. It’s color, durability, and the fact that it’s hypoallergenic make it a great metal for use in jewelry. Niobium is sometimes used as a hypoallergenic alternative to nickel; however, it does oxidize slowly in regular wear. This slow oxidization is a property Lashbrook exploits with a proprietary process to create the darker/Noir version, a process that accelerates the natural oxidation of the metal making it darker (almost black).

Copper is a metal has modern, every-day applications as well as a deep historical value. We’ve been using copper for thousands of years. Copper jewelry has been found in every era of civilization including a piece dating back to 8700 BC.

Wear & Care

Both kinds of superconductor rings (etched and natural) have unique characteristics for wear and care. Generally for all varieties of Superconductor rings, take care not to abuse your ring by wearing it in harsh conditions or exposing it to harsh chemicals. The copper can tarnish via exposure to some acids. Alternatively, the copper’s natural patina is part of the charm of wearing this kind of metal; but, can also be brightened with simple warm vinegar/salt/water cleaning solution or other at-home copper cleaners.

CUSTOMIZATION & PERSONALIZATION

Options for customization on Superconductor rings are great in the natural variety, with Noir having more combination restrictions. Even so, both can be made as the primary material, the sleeve and as a inlay. They can also be combined with many other of our materials as inlays. Design patterns, can be used with Superconductor but note that the pattern of the material itself can obscure the more intricate choices within our family of laser designs. At this time, we do not offer diamond and gemstone setting with Superconductor rings. Create your one-of-a-kind Superconductor ring with our Lashbrook Builder.