Tungsten Wedding Rings

When you visit a jewelry store there are rings and materials you expect to see: diamonds, yellow and white gold, and sterling silver.  In recent years, there is an ever-expanding section that provides wedding rings made from materials such as Titanium and Tungsten Carbide.  As the traditional domed band has given way to more contemporary designs, so has the traditional choice of gold given way to advanced and longer-lasting materials.

Tungsten Carbide is simply the mixture of two elements: Tungsten and Carbon.  The process involves combining hard metal tungsten molecules and carbon in a ceramic-like mixture with a bonding element.  The finished product is extremely hard and scratch resistant.

Tungsten Carbides most common application is in power tools, particularly drill bits and saw blades that are coated with this combination.  Tungsten Carbide Wedding Rings are now emerging as a popular choice for those getting married.  Couples who choose Tungsten Rings cite its long-lasting luster and substantial feel.  Tungsten rings handle abuse better than any other wedding ring material, it will not acquire scratches from everyday life and looks new long down the road. Tungsten rings require no maintenance, so there’s no need to go back to the jewelry store every six months to get it rhodium plated. 

Tungsten rings even benefit the wearer in case of emergencies.  If you’re playing basketball and you break your finger, all you need to remove the ring is a good set of pliers.  Due to the ceramic makeup of the ring, it can be broken with a solid squeeze of pliers and could even save a finger!  Do not judge this ability to break as a reason not to own a Tungsten Wedding Ring, the ring will not break without deliberate action to break it.