Pros And Negatives Of Tungsten Bands

If you are getting married soon and want to buy a wedding ring that is as elegant as gold and platinum, but do not have the budget for expensive rings; what is your alternative to expensive wedding rings without sacrificing quality? The answer is a men’s tungsten carbide ring, which is a wedding ring made from the most durable metal used in the jewelry industry today, tungsten carbide. Tungsten carbide wedding bands have a slightly grayish metallic hue that men love. Its polish stays flawless for years and years, unlike gold, platinum or even titanium. How can a metal that with so many advantages cost so much less? This is because the raw materials used to make tungsten wedding bands are not at all time high prices, like gold is, for example. The value of jewelry is based on the cost of the metal used to make the ring and the cost of labor that is required to make the ring. In the case of tungsten rings, the cost is mainly the cost of craftsmanship. Be careful not to purchase tungsten rings that are priced too cheaply (usually less than $100.00) because this is usually an indication of low quality.

A men’s tungsten ring has the same or even superior features of traditional metals used for wedding rings. As stated earlier, they possess the qualities of being very hard, durable and resistant to dents and scratches. You do not have to worry about allergic reactions if you have sensitive skin because tungsten carbide is hypoallergenic, just like platinum. White Gold on the other hand, is not hypoallergenic because it contains a high amount of nickel. Also, tungsten also does not lose its color like white gold does after a short time of wear. Important features of tungsten wedding bands: The most important feature of tungsten carbide wedding bands is the permanent polished look of the rings. A tungsten carbide ring never needs to be re-polished, even years or decades after you own it, which means you never have to spend any money on re-polishing of your ring, as is the case with precious metal rings. To provide additional peace of mind and value to our customers, Larson Jewelers offers a lifetime guarantee on all tungsten rings we carry. This means if anything should happen to the ring, whether it is your fault or not, we will replace it free of charge. Even if your finger size changes during the course of your lifetime, we will replace your ring with a new size. While some other retailers do provide a lifetime warranty, they do not provide a free lifetime warranty. This shows a lack of confidence in the rings that they carry.

Disadvantages of a men’s tungsten wedding bands: Even though tungsten carbide rings are extremely strong and beautiful, they do possess certain disadvantages. In order to make a decision to purchase these rings, one must be informed of the tungsten’s disadvantages. The main disadvantage of the tungsten wedding band is that it is extremely difficult to be re-sized. This is due to the hardness and properties of the metal itself. Many sellers would normally replace the tungsten band with another size should our finger grow or shrink. Else, there are special equipments to help adjust the size of the rings only by 1 size up or down but this tends to come at a costly price. Thus, it’s extremely important to know your exact finger size before deciding on the purchase. Lastly, cheaper tungsten rings can cause nasty skin reactions as these rings tend to use cobalt as a binder. Cobalt can react with the skin to leave irritating rashes and unsightly marks on our skin. In conclusion, if you plan on purchasing a tungsten carbide ring, make sure that it uses nickel as a binder. Check with the seller on the binder they used on their products before making a purchase.