What Makes a Black Ceramic Ring Unique and Affordable?
What Makes a Black Ceramic Ring Unique and Affordable?
Black wedding bands aren't just a fleeting fashion trend: people who want to be bold and different will likely be using them for decades to come. They not only are really cool to look at but also have awesome meanings like connection, commitment, and power.
If you're looking for an awesome women's or men's ring for your wedding, black ceramic is an awesome material to look into. Read on to learn what this material is, why it's awesome, and some of the best styles that you can choose for yourself and your new spouse!
What is Black Ceramic?
Not to be confused with ceramic clay pottery, black ceramic is a material made from titanium carbide. Titanium carbide consists of titanium and carbon atoms. This combination makes a metal similar to tungsten in terms of hardness.
Since this is one of the hardest materials that money can buy, black ceramic rings are completely scratch-resistant. In fact, since the metal is a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, the only materials that can scratch its surface are moissanite and diamond. It is very similar to tungsten carbide in this regard.
Properties of Black Ceramic Wedding Bands
In addition to their durability, black ceramic rings are deep and lustrous. They feature one of the darkest black hues that will never fade or chip. Unlike most black metals that happen to be ion plated or anodized black, ceramic by nature is black which means over time it will stay black whereas black tungsten or black titanium can chip/fade over time. Black ceramic is able to maintain a beautiful polished finish that will last forever. Much like the love that you and the partner that you're giving it to share, a black ceramic band is made to last a lifetime.
Usually, black ceramic rings will have beveled edges and a comfort fit finish. Most styles have a gorgeous opal inlay that showcases other colors and exotic materials. Black ceramic is great for those who don't love the feel of jewelry on their fingers because it is extremely lightweight but still very durable. And like tungsten rings, ceramic rings do not contain any extra additives and are completely hypoallergenic.
Why Buy a Black Ceramic Wedding Ring?
In addition to the above properties, black ceramic rings are unique because they offer the opportunity to display and showcase many materials. Black is a neutral hue that goes with virtually any other color, so you can select the appropriate inlay for yourself and your partner. This makes it the perfect wedding ring to customize, make your own, and complement with a laser engraving.
Black is also a color of certainty and strength. This makes it a popular symbol for weddings since it expresses certainty in the commitment that you're making. In fact, it got to be so popular that black rings have taken on the meaning of eternal commitment in recent years!
If you're wondering what makes black ceramic affordable, it's the fact that the material is so common. Zirconium isn't a rare material and is mined in abundance, so you don't need to pay a lot for it. The true appeal of these rings lies in the stones that they showcase, so that's what you'll be primarily paying for. Other than black ceramic, the only other natural black material suited for a wedding band is black carbon fiber, which is a great non-metal alternative.
In addition to the above properties, black ceramic rings are unique because they offer the opportunity to display and showcase many materials. Black is a neutral hue that goes with virtually any other color, so you can select the appropriate inlay for yourself and your partner. This makes it the perfect wedding ring to customize, make your own, and complement with a laser engraving.
Black is also a color of certainty and strength. This makes it a popular symbol for weddings since it expresses certainty in the commitment that you're making. In fact, it got to be so popular that black rings have taken on the meaning of eternal commitment in recent years!
If you're wondering what makes black ceramic affordable, it's the fact that the material is so common. Zirconium isn't a rare material and is mined in abundance, so you don't need to pay a lot for it. The true appeal of these rings lies in the stones that they showcase, so that's what you'll be primarily paying for. Other than black ceramic, the only other natural black material suited for a wedding band is black carbon fiber, which is a great non-metal alternative.
Shop the PAD Ceramic Collection
Now that you know what makes a black ceramic ring unique, affordable, and the right choice for an engagement or wedding, it's time to take a look at some of our most popular designs. While you may mistakenly believe that all of these bands are exclusively black and come only in neutral hues, this is a misconception. Ceramic bands can showcase a wide range of colors!
Here are but a few of the many options available to you.
Deep Space
If you are a space enthusiast, our Deep Space ring may be right for you. The black ceramic trim frames an inlay of strontium aluminum glow crystals that glow bright green in the dark when charged with UV light.
This ring, while mostly black, flashes blue, black, and purple, and green in the daylight and is reminiscent of stars in the night sky. Deep shards of amethyst and malachite are inlaid in the ring to add a subtle depth.
If you are a space enthusiast, our Deep Space ring may be right for you. The black ceramic trim frames an inlay of strontium aluminum glow crystals that glow bright green in the dark when charged with UV light.
This ring, while mostly black, flashes blue, black, and purple, and green in the daylight and is reminiscent of stars in the night sky. Deep shards of amethyst and malachite are inlaid in the ring to add a subtle depth.
Ember
One of our favorite designs, the Ember Ring, features an inlay made with black fire opal and authentic meteorite shavings. A bit of amethyst is also added to give the ring a bit of extra depth.
This is the perfect option for a love that burns bright with a smoldering passion. Consider igniting the flames of your upcoming nuptials with a high-grade Ember Ring.
One of our favorite designs, the Ember Ring, features an inlay made with black fire opal and authentic meteorite shavings. A bit of amethyst is also added to give the ring a bit of extra depth.
This is the perfect option for a love that burns bright with a smoldering passion. Consider igniting the flames of your upcoming nuptials with a high-grade Ember Ring.
One of our favorite designs, the Ember Ring, features an inlay made with black fire opal and authentic meteorite shavings. A bit of amethyst is also added to give the ring a bit of extra depth.
This is the perfect option for a love that burns bright with a smoldering passion. Consider igniting the flames of your upcoming nuptials with a high-grade Ember Ring.
Crimson Flare
If you're a fan of the Ember ring but want something made in a much brighter red, our Crimson Flare band may be right for you. This Glowstone ring is made with an inlay of crimson-crushed opal and garnet fragments that offset the black ceramic base for an eerie, haunting, and beautiful design.
This is the perfect gift for a loved one who wants to showcase their individuality and feisty personality.
If you're a fan of the Ember ring but want something made in a much brighter red, our Crimson Flare band may be right for you. This Glowstone ring is made with an inlay of crimson-crushed opal and garnet fragments that offset the black ceramic base for an eerie, haunting, and beautiful design.
This is the perfect gift for a loved one who wants to showcase their individuality and feisty personality.
Area 51
Cool color enthusiasts don't need to fret- the Area 51 ring was made just for them. Made with crushed opal, meteorite shavings, and bright green glow crystals, this ring is
ethereal and unique.
It goes perfectly with the wardrobes of those who wear blue and green hues frequently and stands out in professional settings without looking gaudy.
Cool color enthusiasts don't need to fret- the Area 51 ring was made just for them. Made with crushed opal, meteorite shavings, and bright green glow crystals, this ring is
ethereal and unique.
It goes perfectly with the wardrobes of those who wear blue and green hues frequently and stands out in professional settings without looking gaudy.
Cool color enthusiasts don't need to fret- the Area 51 ring was made just for them. Made with crushed opal, meteorite shavings, and bright green glow crystals, this ring is
ethereal and unique.
It goes perfectly with the wardrobes of those who wear blue and green hues frequently and stands out in professional settings without looking gaudy.
Custom Ceramic Glowstone
Not totally in love with any of our special edition Glowstone designs? Then create your own Custom Ceramic Glowstone Ring. Set in a durable and scratch-resistant black ceramic frame, you can choose both the daytime colors and glow hues of the custom ring that you have made.
If you want a ring that appears light blue in the daytime and glows purple at night, for example, this is completely possible as long as you select the appropriate options on our web page. We also offer an uncolored daytime hue that makes the nighttime glow color even brighter.
You also get to choose the materials from which the ring is made. You decide whether you want amethyst, ruby, water sapphire, meteorite, lapis lazuli, or one of the many other options that we have. This makes the band fully customizable so that you can perfectly tailor it to suit your loved one.
Not totally in love with any of our special edition Glowstone designs? Then create your own Custom Ceramic Glowstone Ring. Set in a durable and scratch-resistant black ceramic frame, you can choose both the daytime colors and glow hues of the custom ring that you have made.
If you want a ring that appears light blue in the daytime and glows purple at night, for example, this is completely possible as long as you select the appropriate options on our web page. We also offer an uncolored daytime hue that makes the nighttime glow color even brighter.
You also get to choose the materials from which the ring is made. You decide whether you want amethyst, ruby, water sapphire, meteorite, lapis lazuli, or one of the many other options that we have. This makes the band fully customizable so that you can perfectly tailor it to suit your loved one.