What are tungsten rings for?

Tungsten carbide is the most scratch-resistant metal known to man. Tungsten carbide jewelry is affordable and has a nice weight to it, similar to gold and platinum. Tungsten rings are quick and easy to remove from your finger in case of medical emergency - easier than gold.

What is special about tungsten rings?

Tungsten Rings are the most wear-resistant rings available on the planet. Tungsten is about 10 times harder than 18K Gold, 5 times harder than tool steel, and 4 times harder than titanium. Tungsten measures between 8 and 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. (Diamonds are a 10 - the highest.)

What are the pros and cons of tungsten rings?

Pros and Cons of Tungsten Carbide Rings

You can file away at it, and it will stay polished forever. It is heavier than most metals because of its density. You can't beat its shine and polish. It's hypoallergenic, so if you have any allergies, they won't happen with tungsten.

Can I wear my tungsten ring in the shower?

You can wear your genuine tungsten carbide ring in the shower without having to worry about it rusting or corroding. However, you might notice that if you buy a new tungsten ring, the care instructions will tell you to avoid wearing the ring while taking a shower.

Why tungsten rings are so cheap?

Cheap tungsten rings are cheap due to less time spent on labor. This translate to rings that are not made with as much precision or care, which ultimately translates to lower quality. Every one of Timeless Tungsten's rings are manufactured with dedicated craftsmanship and precision labor.

Are Tungsten Rings Safe?

Does tungsten turn your finger green?

Tungsten carbide rings do not turn your finger green, regardless whether nickel or cobalt is used in the binding process. Despite the fact that several websites claim that their tungsten rings do not turn finger green because nickel is used as binder, it is not the truth. These claim are false and unfounded.

Are tungsten rings worth it?

Is tungsten good for a ring? Yes! This metal is more affordable than gold or platinum, more scratch resistant than any other metal, and available in a wide range of styles, colors and inlays.

Do tungsten rings fade?

Thanks to the hardness of this metal, a tungsten wedding band will be scratch-resistant and won't bend as easily as other precious or alternative metals. Bonus: Tungsten's shine won't fade throughout the years, so you can expect the ring to maintain its luster long after your wedding.

How long will a tungsten ring last?

“The best quality tungsten carbide rings include at least 80 percent tungsten,” says Blue Nile senior merchandiser Roxanna Rector. “This combination makes rings that are strong, hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant, and that will maintain their polish for a lifetime.”

Can tungsten rings break?

What some may find odd or shocking is that tungsten rings are not indestructible. Tungsten carbide rings can break! If a tungsten ring is dropped on a hard surface, it can break or crack.

Do tungsten rings rust?

A pure tungsten ring will not rust unless under extreme heating conditions. Pure tungsten will start to oxidize at 600-800 degrees Celsius. Unless it will be in an environment that is 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit, your tungsten ring will not rust or tarnish.

Does tungsten rust in water?

It was recently discovered that significant erosion/corrosion occurs with machinable tungsten when exposed to water, particularly when the water has dissolved oxygen present.

Are tungsten or titanium rings better?

Tungsten Isn't Always A Better Choice Than Titanium

Of the two metals, tungsten is the strongest and it's more scratch-resistant. Tungsten carbide is 8.5 to 9 on the hardness scale, while titanium is 6. Tungsten can only be scratched by a metal or material that's an equal or higher rank — which would be diamonds.

Is tungsten better than platinum?

Tungsten carbide is 4 times stronger than platinum with a hardness rating of 9 on the Mohs scale, softer only than diamond. In fact the only negative attribute of tungsten carbide could be that it is actually too hard, meaning a ring made from tungsten carbide cannot be resized.

Is tungsten more expensive than gold?

Plentiful - Tungsten is fairly plentiful compared to other metals. Cheaper - Thanks to the large amount of tungsten, it is significantly cheaper than gold. Hypoallergenic - Tungsten is a fantastic option for those with allergies to gold or nickel. This quality is due to nickel-binder alloys.

How much force does it take to break a tungsten ring?

If you drop a tungsten ring from a 100 ft, 99% of the time nothing will happen to it. The pressure it takes to crack or shatter a tungsten ring would be about equivalent to inserting a ring in vice grips and squeezing as hard as you could.

Why is my tungsten ring turning black?

They are not chemically inert and therefore react with the environment, oxidizing easily when exposed to common household cleaners and even the skin's natural oils. Oxidation causes discoloration, often turning the ring brown, gray or black, and loses shininess.

Do tungsten rings change color?

Tungsten carbide is non-reactive, and the rings do not change color even with continuous exposure. New variations of the well-known gunmetal gray include tungsten black and white tungsten. The latter has a distinct silver sheen that is unique and substantial.

Does tungsten lose shine?

Although your tungsten carbide ring cannot be scratched or lose its shine, debris can attach itself to the ring; this might be dirt, pieces of another metal that has come into contact with your tungsten carbide ring, or something else.

Is tungsten better than silver?

Tungsten is not Valuable

Tungsten is not a precious metal and does not have the prestige or value that gold, silver or platinum have. It is considered a cheap metal. Most people like to have their wedding bands made of precious metals to attach more value to it.

Can tungsten go in salt water?

The wear resistant coatings, based on tungsten carbide, are absolutely stable in seawater, but they are not really dense. For this reason, the base material may corrode under the layer and the layer will peel off.

Does tungsten stay black?

Although you can get black tungsten or titanium with diamonds, it is not a good idea because the black color will wear off eventually.

How can you tell if a tungsten ring is real?

A top quality tungsten carbide ring will never lose its shine. Check your ring by trying to smudge and mark it; if it resists, then it is a good one. If it smudges easily and loses its shine within minutes, you know you have a poor quality product on your finger.

Is tungsten bulletproof?

"Tungsten makes very good bullets," the military analyst Robert Kelley tells me. "It is the kind of thing that if you fire it at someone else's armour, it will go right through it and kill it."