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:

CELTIC STYLE BLACK TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RING size 9 12    US $35.00

8MM New Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Design 14K Gold Size 14 TG013    US $18.95

10MM BLACK EP TWO TONE TUNGSTEN MEN RING SZ 14    US $28.99

Tungsten 6mm Wedding Band Ring ★COBALT FREE Size 6    US $34.99

Tungsten Carbide 8mm Band Carbon Fiber Bubble Link 7 CZ Mans Wedding Ring    US $27.99

8mm High Polish Satin Step Edges Half Moon Cut Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band    US $19.19

8MM Mens Pure Tungsten Carbide Ring Black Wedding Band Size 8 12 FREE BOX    US $15.99

Size 12 ELEGANT MENS TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RLLLP11 220    US $.99

Size 12 ELEGANT MENS TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RLLLP11 221    US $.99

New Tungsten Mens Ring Gem Set US Size 105 From Sydney 81153U    US $249.85

6MM TUNGSTEN CLASSIC DOME LADY RING SIZE 7    US $18.99

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band 18K Gold Inlay 8mm Size 11 TG007    US $18.95

Pure Tungsten Carbide Forever Ring 61MM Size 95 N9619    US $14.30

Tungsten Carbide 8mm Ring 3 Stone CZ Celtic Etch Bevel Edge Mens Wedding Band    US $23.99

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Traditional Dome Style 6mm Size 12 TG006    US $18.95

8mm High Polish Pip Cut Beveled Edge Tungsten Carbide Band Mens Wedding Ring    US $15.98

Tungsten Carbide Carbon Fiber Inlay Band Wedding Ring Free Gift Box    US $17.98

8MM TUNGSTEN 14K GOLD EP WEDDING ENGRAVED I Love You Ring SZ 10    US $26.34

Size 11 MENS White Ceramic Tungsten Ring Wedding Band RKLLP11 157    US $7.99

MENS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE WEDDING BAND 8MM SIZE 12    US $29.00

Black Tungsten Carbide Mens Ring Wedding Band Size 12    US $16.95

Tungsten RING With a Satin Line Finish FREE SHIPPING comes with velvet box    US $27.99

New Tungsten Ring Concave Polish US Size 1225 From Sydney 81068Y    US $46.87

8MM Tungsten Shiny Black Two Tone Men Band Ring SZ 10    US $19.45

MENS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE WEDDING BAND 6MM SIZE 9    US $29.00

8MM Tungsten Carbide 14K Gold EP CROSS Engraved Bands Ring SZ 7    US $26.34

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Polished Pipe Cut 8mm Size 9 TG002    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Traditional Dome Style 6mm Size 85 TG006    US $18.95

Size 12 MEN Silver TUNGSTEN Solid Ring Wedding Band RLLLP11 188    US $.99

Size 7 MENS Black TUNGSTEN Solid Ring Wedding Band RGLLP11 190    US $9.99

8mm Tungsten Gold Color Bubble CZ Eternity Band SZ 11    US $39.99

MENS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE WEDDING BAND 7MM SIZE 10    US $29.00

Tungsten Carbide Center Gold Strip Inlay Grooved Edge Ring Mens Wedding Band    US $19.19

8mm Braid Silver Inlay Tungsten Mens Wedding Band Sz 8    US $34.39

New Tungsten Ring with Waves US Size 925 From Sydney 81139S    US $63.19

MEN 6mm Black TUNGSTEN CARBIDE comfort fit ring size 10    US $19.95

Tungsten Ring Black Line FREE SHIPPING comes with velvet box    US $27.99

8MM Tungsten TWO TONE GOLD ENGRAVED I Love You Ring SZ 8    US $26.34

Tungsten Carbide Mirror Flat Top Mens Band Choice of Black Gold or Silver    US $18.39

Tungsten Carbide Abalone Inlay Step Edge Mens Wedding Band Couple Ring sz 6 13    US $18.50

MENS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE WEDDING BAND 7MM SIZE 9    US $29.00

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Diamonds 18K Gold 9mm Size 125 TG001    US $18.95

Size 10 MENS White Ceramic Tungsten Ring Wedding Band RJLLP11 157    US $7.99

Size 12 MENS White Ceramic Tungsten Ring Wedding Band RLLLP11 157    US $7.99

Tungsten Carbide 6MM Men Black Inlay Ring Wedding Band Size 115 TG014    US $18.95

Tungsten Carbide 6mm Blue Carbon Fiber Inlay Flat Shiny Top Womens Wedding Band    US $19.19

Tungsten Carbide Band Abalone Shell Inlay His Hers Wedding Ring Size    US $22.39

Tungsten Carbide Ring Wedding Band Traditional Dome Style 8mm Size 75 TG004    US $18.95

Size 12 ELEGANT MENS TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RLLLP11 219    US $.99

Size 12 ELEGANT MENS TUNGSTEN Ring Wedding Band RLLLP11 218    US $7.99

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