Many people think their only choices for a wedding ring or band is gold or white gold. Wrong. Today there are many choices available to the couple looking to either save money, who want a very strong band, or who simply want something different. That's where materials like platinum, titanium and tungsten carbide come in.
Tungsten carbide? The material used in lightbulbs? Think this will look cheap? Think again. Tungsten rings are priced much lower than a typical gold wedding ring, but, they're nearly indestructible and almost as hard as a diamond. The ultimate in a contemporary man's wedding ring doesn't depend on using a precious metal. It's the result of having the ultimate design. And, tungsten will provide that sleek look desired in a contemporary wedding ring.
These ultra-hard, lightweight bands are perfect for those looking for an attractive, lower-cost ring that stands up well to abuse. This is especially important for people who work with their hands and who are afraid of damaging their rings. You don't have to worry with tungsten carbide rings. They're highly scratch resistant and can polish to a high sheen that resembles silver.
The qualities of tungsten carbide go well beyond their purely practical character, though. Contemporary designs may include:
- asymmetrical grooves with inlaid sapphires, rubies or diamonds
- beveled edges of tungsten sloping off a central inlay stripe of yellow gold
For your convenience, we are including several tungsten wedding rings offered through a couple of online jewelry stores, with
descriptions and a link to the jewelry company's webpages, should you need more information: