Pros And Negatives Of Tungsten Rings
Posted By Connie on September 3, 2010
Tungsten jewelry has become increasingly popular in recent times. Most people would probably have a question of what is the advantages and disadvantages of tungsten carbide jewelry. Hence I would like to share with the readers with this article the pros and cons of tungsten wedding bands or rings. Advantages of men’s tungsten wedding bands: There are numerous benefits of a tungsten ring compared to other similar metals such as titanium or platinum. They include stronger and more durable properties, lower requirements of care and shiny chic characteristics. Tungsten rings are well know for their strong physical qualities as they have a robustness secondary only to diamond itself. Thus, making them extremely sturdy and scratch resistant. In other words, they are harder and more durable than steel, gold, titanium and platinum. Hence, they do not require much maintenance as other jewelry of similar type and do no get the wear and tear from daily activities that other rings do. The shine will remain as brilliant as the day you bought them from the store.
A mens tungsten carbide rings has the same or even superior features of traditional metals used for wedding rings. As stated earlier, they possess the qualities of being very hard, durable and resistant to dents and scratches. You do not have to worry about allergic reactions if you have sensitive skin because tungsten carbide is hypoallergenic, just like platinum. White Gold on the other hand, is not hypoallergenic because it contains a high amount of nickel. Also, tungsten also does not lose its color like white gold does after a short time of wear. Important features of tungsten wedding bands: The most important feature of tungsten carbide wedding bands is the permanent polished look of the rings. A tungsten carbide ring never needs to be re-polished, even years or decades after you own it, which means you never have to spend any money on re-polishing of your ring, as is the case with precious metal rings. To provide additional peace of mind and value to our customers, Larson Jewelers offers a lifetime guarantee on all tungsten rings we carry. This means if anything should happen to the ring, whether it is your fault or not, we will replace it free of charge. Even if your finger size changes during the course of your lifetime, we will replace your ring with a new size. While some other retailers do provide a lifetime warranty, they do not provide a free lifetime warranty. This shows a lack of confidence in the rings that they carry.
Disadvantages of a men’s tungsten wedding bands: Even though tungsten carbide rings are extremely strong and beautiful, they do possess certain disadvantages. In order to make a decision to purchase these rings, one must be informed of the tungsten’s disadvantages. The main disadvantage of the tungsten wedding band is that it is extremely difficult to be re-sized. This is due to the hardness and properties of the metal itself. Many sellers would normally substitute the tungsten band with another size should our finger grow or shrink. Else, there are special equipments to help adjust the size of the rings only by 1 size up or down but this tends to come at a costly price. Thus, it’s extremely important to know your exact finger size before deciding on the purchase. Lastly, cheaper tungsten rings can cause nasty skin reactions as these rings tend to use cobalt as a binder. Cobalt can react with the skin to leave irritating rashes and unsightly marks on our skin. In conclusion, if you plan on purchasing a tungsten carbide ring, make sure that it uses nickel as a binder. Check with the seller on the binder they used on their products before making a purchase.
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