Tungsten Wedding Bands

January 18, 2010 by admin  
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Tungsten Wedding Bands -
When you decide to marry, one of the most important decisions will be about your ring. Traditionally, gold, white gold, silver and platinum have been used in wedding bands. But today, the selection of metals is broader, reflecting the change in our tastes and lifestyle. Tungsten carbide is one of the new metals from which jewelry designers have begun to craft wedding band rings, offering a wide variety of styles and designs that fit every taste and budget.

What is Tungsten Carbide?

On its own, tungsten is a very hard and dense metal, with the highest melting point of all metals - 6,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Alone, tungsten is vulnerable to scratches and damage just like any other metal, it gains its extreme hardness by being combined with a carbon alloy, transforming it into tungsten carbide, with a hardness between 8.5 and 9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. The strength of tungsten carbide has made it widely used for decades in industrial applications - it is four times harder than titanium, twice as hard as steel and almost impossible to scratch. The resulting metal can be designed into wedding band rings that are both visually stunning to please the eye and durable enough to withstand everyday use. These rings can only be damaged through extreme measures, such as abrasion from diamonds or being struck with a hammer.

Choosing Your Tungsten Wedding Bands

Make sure you ask your jeweler which metal was used in the finishing or binding process. Many manufacturers of tungsten carbide wedding band rings use cobalt as a binder, mostly because it is cheaper to produce. The problem with cobalt is that it bonds with oils in the skin and leeches out of the ring resulting in oxidation. The oxidation appears similar to tarnished sliver, but cannot be removed by polishing or grinding. The better choice is nickel-binder tungsten carbide which is chemically inert, will not oxidize and because it is hypoallergenic, there is no danger of irritation to the skin. Be careful about dealing with a jeweler that doesn't specify that their tungsten wedding bands are made with the nickel binder alloy. Many jewelry stores do not know which alloy they are selling, and if they don't know, it is most likely cobalt alloy or pure tungsten, which lacks the hardness of tungsten carbide and are easily scratched.

Because of tungsten carbide's extreme hardness, tungsten wedding bands cannot be sized like gold, silver or platinum rings. When you are ready to purchase, make sure that you take extra care in determining the proper size. In regards to engraving a tungsten carbide ring, it is possible, but the results will be very faint and difficult to read.

Finally, since your tungsten carbide wedding band ring is not indestructible, it makes sense to get a warranty, especially against breakage. Under normal usage there should be little or no wear on both the polish and the textures of your tungsten carbide wedding band ring and you will never need to use your warranty.

8mm Eternity Chain Inlay Tungsten Wedding Band Sz 11
8mm Eternity Chain Inlay Tungsten Wedding Band Sz 11
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MENS TUNGSTEN RING WEDDING BAND BLACK DOMED SIZES 5 15
MENS TUNGSTEN RING WEDDING BAND BLACK DOMED SIZES 5 15
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8MM DOME TUNGSTEN LASER WEDDING RINGS BANDS SIZES 5 15
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Tungsten Black LOTR Wedding Band Ring One Size 7 14
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6MM TUNGSTEN RING WEDDING BAND BLACK CARBON FIBER
6MM TUNGSTEN RING WEDDING BAND BLACK CARBON FIBER
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New Tungsten Carbon Fiber Wedding Band Ring Sz 115
New Tungsten Carbon Fiber Wedding Band Ring Sz 115
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6MM TUNGSTEN MENS WEDDING BANDS RINGS SIZES 5 15
6MM TUNGSTEN MENS WEDDING BANDS RINGS SIZES 5 15
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8MM TUNGSTEN WEDDING BAND RING 14K GOLD INLAY SIZE 75
8MM TUNGSTEN WEDDING BAND RING 14K GOLD INLAY SIZE 75
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Tungsten Ring Rare Jewelry LOTR Fashion Wedding Band
Tungsten Ring Rare Jewelry LOTR Fashion Wedding Band
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8mm Tungsten CZ Carbon Fiber Inlay Wedding Band Sz 8
8mm Tungsten CZ Carbon Fiber Inlay Wedding Band Sz 8
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8mm Plain Dome Tungsten Wedding Band Rings Size 95
8mm Plain Dome Tungsten Wedding Band Rings Size 95
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Mens Tungsten Ring Black Fiber Inlay Top Wedding Band
Mens Tungsten Ring Black Fiber Inlay Top Wedding Band
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Tungsten Ring Mens Wedding Band 9mm Rings Men Size 115
Tungsten Ring Mens Wedding Band 9mm Rings Men Size 115
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7MM TUNGSTEN MENS WEDDING BAND RINGS 14K GOLD SIZE 75
7MM TUNGSTEN MENS WEDDING BAND RINGS 14K GOLD SIZE 75
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8MM TUNGSTEN MENS RINGS SILVER WEDDING BAND Sizes 7 14
8MM TUNGSTEN MENS RINGS SILVER WEDDING BAND Sizes 7 14
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New Tungsten Carbon Fiber Wedding Band Mens Ring Size 8
New Tungsten Carbon Fiber Wedding Band Mens Ring Size 8
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MENS Tungsten Wedding jewelry Rings Band 89101112
MENS Tungsten Wedding jewelry Rings Band 89101112
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6MM Tungsten Ring Wedding Band 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
6MM Tungsten Ring Wedding Band 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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8mm Wood Inlay Tungsten Mens Wedding Band Ring Sz 13
8mm Wood Inlay Tungsten Mens Wedding Band Ring Sz 13
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12MM SIZE 55 TUNGSTEN CARBIDE WEDDING BAND RING R1807
12MM SIZE 55 TUNGSTEN CARBIDE WEDDING BAND RING R1807
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TUNGSTEN RING 9MM WEDDING BAND NICE JEWELRY SIZE 7
TUNGSTEN RING 9MM WEDDING BAND NICE JEWELRY SIZE 7
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UNIQUE MENS TUNGSTEN RING WEDDING BAND SIZE 105
UNIQUE MENS TUNGSTEN RING WEDDING BAND SIZE 105
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8MM TUNGSTEN Ring Celtic Wedding Band 14K Gold Size 14
8MM TUNGSTEN Ring Celtic Wedding Band 14K Gold Size 14
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8MM TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RING MEN WEDDING BAND Size 135
8MM TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RING MEN WEDDING BAND Size 135
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8MM TUNGSTEN METAL MENS WEDDING RINGS BANDS SIZES 5 15
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9MM TUNGSTEN CARBIDE MEN RING WEDDING BAND Size 135
9MM TUNGSTEN CARBIDE MEN RING WEDDING BAND Size 135
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12MM TUNGSTEN MEN RING PIPE CUT WEDDING BAND Size 135
12MM TUNGSTEN MEN RING PIPE CUT WEDDING BAND Size 135
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8MM TUNGSTEN RING BLACK FIBER WEDDING BAND Size 135
8MM TUNGSTEN RING BLACK FIBER WEDDING BAND Size 135
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8MM TUNGSTEN WEDDING BAND MENS 14K GOLD RINGS SIZE 105
8MM TUNGSTEN WEDDING BAND MENS 14K GOLD RINGS SIZE 105
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8Mm Carbon Fiber Mens Bands Tungsten Wedding Band Sz 12
8Mm Carbon Fiber Mens Bands Tungsten Wedding Band Sz 12
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8Mm Silver Inlay Tungsten Jewelry Wedding Band Sz 13
8Mm Silver Inlay Tungsten Jewelry Wedding Band Sz 13
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6MM TUNGSTEN MEN RING CELTIC WEDDING BAND Size 135
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