Rings are the symbol of many things and many ideas and feelings; love, friendship, commitment, engagement, marriage, anniversary and on and on. They are an institution and our society and in many other cultures of the world. And even though the basic ring has not changed, the styles and metals used to form them has gotten very diverse. And tungsten and tungsten carbide rings are on the top of the list for a new and exciting metal.
For decades the metal of choice for rings was platinum, yellow gold, white gold and sometimes silver. But times have changed! Tungsten made into rings has become the chic metal of choice over the past couple of years. Of course, the other metals are still being used, but this unique metal is in a class all by themselves.
This very strong metal, although becoming very popular, has not been discovered by everyone as of yet. But once people stumble upon this strong, unique and beautiful metal, they are hooked and usually don't buy any other metal after that.
The process to make tungsten and tungsten carbide rings is very unique. The process combines tungsten and carbide powders. Then at 2400 degrees Fahrenheit, the two are mixed and molded together. Next is the polishing process where a diamond substance is used to create a luster and polish that will never dull or scratch and last like that for over 50 years! These rings are an amazing creation of beauty and durability.
More incredible are the facts about these remarkable rings. They are literally 10 times harder than 18K gold and next to diamonds, they are the hardest substance. Also, it is totally impossible to bend tungsten and it nearly indestructible as well.
What is awesome about these rings is that you can inlay them with platinum, gold or silver. So if you are a person that has to have something very different and you still want to have the tradition of the normal metals, then this is for you also. The designs that have been created with gold and silver are absolutely breathtaking and cannot be made with any other metal.
When purchasing rings made out of these metals, you have to be careful because some manufacturers want to save money and will put cobalt in them. These are very often sold as authentic tungsten rings but you will soon realize if you were fooled. Very quickly, your ring will oxidize and will also develop small spots on the finish of the ring because of the natural chemical reaction of your skin and the cobalt together. So be very careful when purchasing these rings and ask the jeweler if the metal contains any cobalt.
These rings are such an investment because they will literally last a lifetime and always keep their beautiful shine and polish. They are a real investment that will be handed down for generations.
