Wednesday, October 12, 2011

The Wonderful World of Tungsten

By Glenda Michael


Tungsten rings are a superior choice for anyone who values high quality jewelry that will last a lifetime. This is because of the visual aesthetic appeal and virtually indestructible design. Why would anyone settle for alternatives such as silver rings, gold rings, or platinum rings when tungsten has all of the best properties you can find anywhere?

One of the most common wedding rings today is a tungsten carbide wedding ring. This type of wedding ring may have the same physical luster of white gold but the good news is that they are made to be very affordable than the usual. As you look closely, white gold is very expensive because of its properties so the people who may only enjoy their style are those with lots of savings.

Black tungsten is tungsten that has been treated with a black coating. The only form of tungsten is the gray metallic colored tungsten, it is given a black coating to color it black; there is really no such thing as black tungsten because it is just regular tungsten that has a coating over it.

Tungsten carbide is then alloyed with another metal such as nickel or cobalt to act as a binder *Note - Tungsten carbide alloyed with nickel is hypoallergenic. Tungsten carbide rings which contain cobalt binders can cause severe allergic reactions. Couples interested in tungsten wedding rings should avoid tungsten rings that contain cobalt. Tungsten nickel alloys are hypoallergenic because the tungsten bonds so tightly to the nickel that the nickel cannot react with the skin.Pros of Tungsten Wedding Rings: Tungsten wedding rings are extremely durable. These rings are scratch proof, and they can be permanently polished.

What makes the look of this wedding band unique is that it has a dark color or black twist in terms of its style. You will find these rings to be a black ring but with a shine of silver or white gold. This will really give the grooms a unique wedding ring that they can truly afford than the common rings in the market.




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