Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The New World of Tungsten Bands

By Allison Johnston


Tungsten wedding bands are a groundbreaking and stylish way to make a statement that is both fashionable and meaningful. The novel appeal of tungsten rings sends a special message to your beloved and every guest present at your wedding, as these rings are so durable and unique. The renowned strength of tungsten carbide rings makes this metal the ideal symbol of a love that will endure.

The beveled tungsten ring has a clean, simple look that is always classic and tasteful. The many styles of beveled tungsten rings are available in many widths and range from very detailed faceted designs to the most basic polished band. The one thing all these bevel edge rings have in common is the well-finished look that framing a piece of jewelry with a subtle beveled edge creates. The tungsten wedding bands for men and ladies are famous for their scratch resistance and strength. These pieces are shiny, sturdy, and permanently polished, making the tungsten wedding band the choice of grooms and brides who need rings that are built to last.

When discussing jewelry made from tungsten carbide or other metals only recently entered into use for jewelry, the same frequently asked questions seem to come up. The merits and shortcomings of tungsten rings overall is one popular topic, as are comparisons to similar metals and jewelry styles. Tungsten carbide is, in fact, approximately five times harder than steel and ranks only behind diamonds on the scale of hardest materials; indeed, diamonds are used to polish each of these tungsten rings and give them their lasting satin and brushed finishes before they are sent off to make your wedding day complete.

One should keep in mind that although natural-tone tungsten is scratch resistant, the black color on tungsten black wedding rings is a plated coating on the surface which can wear off and scratch over time. Many people still choose these rings because the black is so richly hued and seems to glow, but if you are concerned that the coating will not withstand your active lifestyle, go with a solid black ceramic ring. If a completely black ring is not quite your style, perhaps a permanently polished tungsten carbide band in tungsten's natural pale grey color and just a touch of black is what you need; in that case, try a tungsten carbide ring accented with black enamel or black carbon fiber inlay.

When shopping for tungsten weddings bands pros and cons are an important thing to consider. Do you like flat, domed or concave rings? Would you like to add a bit of detail through etching or engraving? Is this ring a comfort fit or standard fit ring? This is a good question to ask, because the two styles of fit cause a small difference in the sizing of the rings, generally half a size. Most tungsten rings are comfort fit and should be chosen one half size smaller than a standard fit, so be sure to ask.




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