Should You Say Yes to Tungsten Carbide Rings
If you love to look and feel confident- or you want to tell a partner that you love them- you will want to consider getting them a tungsten carbide ring. Tungsten carbide rings are one of the most unique and durable options available to you. Read on for more information on the good and bad about tungsten carbide, why it's so cheap, and more.
Tungsten Carbide Rings: What is the Difference Between Tungsten and Tungsten Carbide?
Tungsten carbide is formed by combining tungsten with another material, usually carbon atoms, titanium, or nickel. This is because on its own, tungsten is one of the softer materials but when alloyed to form tungsten-carbide, it makes it one of the hardest materials in the world. The most common alloy of tungsten-carbide is with carbon and an alloy base of tungsten. Diamond, the most durable material in the world, is rated as a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. Tungsten carbide is rated at a 9 and it can only be scratched by a diamond. When alloying tungsten to tungsten carbide, it starts off as a tungsten carbide powder. This powder form is blended and shaped into whatever it needs to be. Due to its unique properties, tungsten carbide has many applications including jewelry, automotive tools, and drill bits.
Tungsten carbide is formed by combining tungsten with another material, usually carbon atoms, titanium, or nickel. This is because on its own, tungsten is one of the softer materials but when alloyed to form tungsten-carbide, it makes it one of the hardest materials in the world. The most common alloy of tungsten-carbide is with carbon and an alloy base of tungsten. Diamond, the most durable material in the world, is rated as a 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. Tungsten carbide is rated at a 9 and it can only be scratched by a diamond. When alloying tungsten to tungsten carbide, it starts off as a tungsten carbide powder. This powder form is blended and shaped into whatever it needs to be. Due to its unique properties, tungsten carbide has many applications including jewelry, automotive tools, and drill bits.
Are Tungsten Carbide Rings Good?
There are many advantages to tungsten carbide rings that make them good choices for wedding bands or engagement rings. Along with its extreme scratch-resistance, tungsten is durable and hypoallergenic. Its corrosion resistance makes a tungsten carbide ring an ideal choice for a lifelong wedding ring. Tungsten comes in a natural gray color but can be polished to a beautiful silver shine that will last a lifetime.
There are many advantages to tungsten carbide rings that make them good choices for wedding bands or engagement rings. Along with its extreme scratch-resistance, tungsten is durable and hypoallergenic. Its corrosion resistance makes a tungsten carbide ring an ideal choice for a lifelong wedding ring. Tungsten comes in a natural gray color but can be polished to a beautiful silver shine that will last a lifetime.
There are many advantages to tungsten carbide rings that make them good choices for wedding bands or engagement rings. Along with its extreme scratch-resistance, tungsten is durable and hypoallergenic. Its corrosion resistance makes a tungsten carbide ring an ideal choice for a lifelong wedding ring. Tungsten comes in a natural gray color but can be polished to a beautiful silver shine that will last a lifetime.
Why are Tungsten Carbide Rings so Cheap?
Compared to precious metals like white gold and platinum, tungsten carbide is extremely affordable. This is because it is much more abundant, making it one of the more popular materials used for rings. In addition to this, tungsten rings are cheaper due to less time spent on labor since the hardness of tungsten carbide makes it easier to work with. Although tungsten carbide rings are cheaper than precious metals, they are still very high quality due to its unique durability and scratch resistance.
Compared to precious metals like white gold and platinum, tungsten carbide is extremely affordable. This is because it is much more abundant, making it one of the more popular materials used for rings. In addition to this, tungsten rings are cheaper due to less time spent on labor since the hardness of tungsten carbide makes it easier to work with. Although tungsten carbide rings are cheaper than precious metals, they are still very high quality due to its unique durability and scratch resistance.
What is Bad About Tungsten Rings?
Pure tungsten is toxic and can cause issues such as lung problems and cancer. However, the form of tungsten-carbide used for jewelry is 100% safe to wear and will not cause any issues to the wearer. Although tungsten-carbide is extremely durable and scratch resistant, it is inversely crack-resistant. Think about your iPhone screen. iPhone screens tend to be incredibly scratch resistant but if dropped repeatedly or impacted greatly, the screen will crack. This is similar with tungsten. However, the strength of tungsten carbide and its impact resistance is greater than that of an iPhone. This means that you will have an extremely hard time cracking a tungsten ring without the right tools.
A common myth with tungsten rings is they cannot be removed in the event of an emergency. This is completely false because with the right tools, your tungsten ring can be easily removed without you having to worry about losing your finger.
Pure tungsten is toxic and can cause issues such as lung problems and cancer. However, the form of tungsten-carbide used for jewelry is 100% safe to wear and will not cause any issues to the wearer. Although tungsten-carbide is extremely durable and scratch resistant, it is inversely crack-resistant. Think about your iPhone screen. iPhone screens tend to be incredibly scratch resistant but if dropped repeatedly or impacted greatly, the screen will crack. This is similar with tungsten. However, the strength of tungsten carbide and its impact resistance is greater than that of an iPhone. This means that you will have an extremely hard time cracking a tungsten ring without the right tools.
A common myth with tungsten rings is they cannot be removed in the event of an emergency. This is completely false because with the right tools, your tungsten ring can be easily removed without you having to worry about losing your finger.
Pure tungsten is toxic and can cause issues such as lung problems and cancer. However, the form of tungsten-carbide used for jewelry is 100% safe to wear and will not cause any issues to the wearer. Although tungsten-carbide is extremely durable and scratch resistant, it is inversely crack-resistant. Think about your iPhone screen. iPhone screens tend to be incredibly scratch resistant but if dropped repeatedly or impacted greatly, the screen will crack. This is similar with tungsten. However, the strength of tungsten carbide and its impact resistance is greater than that of an iPhone. This means that you will have an extremely hard time cracking a tungsten ring without the right tools.
A common myth with tungsten rings is they cannot be removed in the event of an emergency. This is completely false because with the right tools, your tungsten ring can be easily removed without you having to worry about losing your finger.
What Options are Available to You?
Another advantage of tungsten carbide rings is that they come in many different styles. Regardless of the color or style that you want, Patrick Adair Designs has something for you.
Glowstone rings are Patrick Adair's signature specialty. Made from a beautiful tungsten body, these rings allow you to choose a daytime color and a glow color for the inlay. The daytime hues will be what shows in light while the glow color will be visible in both light and dark settings.
Consider your usual wardrobe choices (and your partner's, if applicable) before making your final decision. You want to make sure that nothing is going to clash with the inlay. Below are some of our favorite Tungsten-Carbide Rings.
COSMIC RING
Sonic Gray Opal and Fluorite on Tungsten Carbide
WINTER'S HOWL
Blue Opal and Tanzanite on Tungsten Carbide
BLACKOUT RING
Authentic Meteorite Shavings on Tungsten Carbide