Tungsten Carbide vs. Titanium

Titanium rings look great new, and usually are less expensive. It is very common for people to mistakenly believe that the two metals are either the same thing or equal. Titanium is a strong metal but not resilient like tungsten carbide. Over time titanium rings will scratch and lose their polish thus needing to be refinished. Tungsten alone (not tungsten carbide) is also much like titanium. Without the carbide it does not gain its extreme hardness and durability. Only when tungsten is combined with a carbon alloy is it transformed into tungsten carbide, the strongest of all metals. Tungsten carbide is also a heavier metal than titanium which is very lightweight, making it more durable and better looking.

Tungsten Carbide vs. Gold & Platinum

Traditionally gold or platinum were the only choices that people would consider when buying a wedding band, or any ring that symbolized something important. Tungsten carbide has become a worthy substitute to these precious metals due to it's brilliant forever lasting mirror like polish and resilient finish. Gold and platinum rings are also very brilliant but fade quickly and scratch very easy, over time gold and platinum can also begin to warp causing the ring to become "untrue" (not round). This nasty little side effect often is the culprit behind people not being able to remove their wedding bands and needing to have them cut off. Tungsten carbide rings can be easily removed in an emergency by a skilled professional just as easy if not easier than gold rings.

How to size your tungsten ring

Since tungsten carbide rings are thicker and are comfort fit, we recommend that when trying to decide your size, that you use the standard narrow gauge finger sizers, regardless of the width of the ring. This is to account for the comfort fit shape of the inside of the rings. Please keep in mind that fingers swell and shrink depending on the time of day and temperature. To be absolutely sure of your size we recommend you make your decisions with that in mind. On average many people find that when they are happier with a ring that is a half size smaller then what they are sized for. This is to accommodate the comfort fit of our rings.

What do tungsten rings look like?

Sometimes people will ask "What do your rings look like?" The most popular tungsten ring styles have a mirror polish. The rings are polished to a brilliant mirror finish that will last forever. They are slightly darker then platinum but are close enough in color to be often confused. Some cheaper rings are dark or grainy (not recommended). If you are confused about the look of a particular ring, simply email the vendor and ask them to send more detailed images or better descriptions.

Here are the current eBay listings for Men's Tungsten Rings:

Classic Mens Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Size 10    US $17.95

6MM TUNGSTEN DOME MATTE GROOVED RING SIZE 12    US $18.99

Tungsten Carbide Shiny Flat Top Gold EP Mens Womens Band Wedding Ring Sz 9    US $15.99

Size 9 ELEGANT MENS TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RILLP11 218    US $7.99

8MM NEW MENS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE IP POLISHED SHINY WEDDING RING SIZE 11    US $23.95

8mm Tungsten Carbide Gold GP Grooved Center Strip Band Mens Wedding Ring    US $18.39

8MM TUNGSTEN CARBIDE 14K GOLD EP WEDDING RING SIZE 12    US $19.45

Size 8 MENS Gold TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RHLLP11 145    US $9.99

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Gorgeous Celtic Design 8mm Size 105 TG008    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Gorgeous Celtic Design 8mm Size 115 TG008    US $18.95

Size 9 MENS Gold TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RILLP11 145    US $9.99

Free Shipping Tungsten Lord of the Rings LOTR Rings S sz 7 12    US $13.99

8mm High Polish Pip Cut Beveled Edge Tungsten Carbide Band Mens Wedding Ring    US $18.39

Size 9 MENS Silver TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RILLP11 124    US $.99

8MM Tungsten Dome Fleur De Lis Wedding Ring    US $26.34

Tungsten Carbide Bracelet with Magnets L967    US $39.95

8MM Tungsten Carbide Mens Black Celtic Knot Wedding Band Ring    US $39.95

6mm Wood Inlay Tungsten Carbide Band Duo Step Edge Womens Wedding Ring    US $15.99

Tungsten Carbide Center Grooved Gold Stripe Wedding Band 6 8mm for him or hers    US $26.81

Black Tungsten Carbide Concaved Design Brush Center Mens Wedding Ring Band    US $15.99

Size 11 MENS Gold TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RKLLP11 145    US $9.99

Size 11 ELEGANT MENS TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RKLLP11 218    US $7.99

Mens Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band 6 mm Size 95    US $17.95

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Glamorous Celtic Design 6mm Size 115 TG009    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Diamonds 18K Gold 9mm Size 85 TG001    US $18.95

Tungsten Black Carbon Fiber Inlay Cubic Zirconia Ring Mens Wedding Band Sz 95    US $31.99

Tungsten Carbide 6MM Men Black Inlay Ring Wedding Band Size 65 TG014    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide 8MM Men Black Inlay Ring Wedding Size Size 8 TG012    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide Silver Gold Dragon Celtic Scroll Inlay Ring Mens Wedding Band    US $23.99

Triangle Facet Shiny Bevel Edge Tungsten Carbide Band Womens Wedding Ring Sz 11    US $12.79

5MM Tungsten Carbide Two Tone IRISH CLADDAGH Unisex Ring SZ 6    US $29.90

New 8mm Classic Plain Tungsten Wedding Band Size 12    US $21.00

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Gorgeous Celtic Design 8mm Size 7 TG008    US $18.95

MENS 8MM WEDDING BANDS TUNGSTEN RING 3 SIMULATED CZ SIZE 11    US $37.95

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Polished Pipe Cut 8mm Size 8 TG002    US $18.95

Tungsten Ring His Hers Bands CHERRY BAHAMA WOOD Rings    US $840.00

Tungsten Wood Ring Brown Maple Burl Wooden Wedding Band CUSTOM MADE SIZE 4 18    US $415.00

Tungsten Ring Wedding Bands RED GREEN MAPLE BURL WOOD CUSTOM MADE SIZE 4 18    US $415.00

Tungsten Ring Band EXOTIC DESERT IRON WOOD WEDDING Ring CUSTOM MADE SIZE 4 18    US $415.00

5MM Tungsten Wedding Matching Women Band Ring SZ 5    US $18.99

8MM New Tungsten Carbide Ring Celtic Band 14K Gold Size 65 TG019    US $18.95

8MM Tungsten Mens Celtic Gold Cross Wedding Band Ring    US $44.95

12MM Tungsten Carbide Men Pipe Cut Ring Wedding Band Sizes 6 to 14 TG016    US $16.95

Size 9 MEN Silver TUNGSTEN Carbon Fiber Solid Ring Wedding Band RILLP11 154    US $.99

Tungsten Carbide 8mm Band Abalone Shell Inlay Round Edge Mens Wedding Ring    US $23.99

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band 18K Gold Inlay 8mm Size 10 TG007    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Polished Pipe Cut 8mm Size 6 TG002    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide 6MM Men Ring Spectacular Celtic Band Size 125 TG009    US $18.95

8MM Tungsten Satin Black Dome 4 Fleur De Lis Men Ring    US $26.34

Mens Wedding Ring Band Tungsten Carbide 8mm COBALT FREE Size12    US $34.99

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