Tungsten engagement rings are becoming more popular among women, with plain, metal-inlaid, and stone-encrusted bands being the most common types. Tungsten is durable, hypoallergenic, and offers color and polish options, but shaping options are limited due to its high density.
Although tungsten is most commonly used for men’s wedding rings, women have become increasingly interested in tungsten engagement rings, the options have increased. The three most common types of tungsten engagement rings are plain tungsten bands, metal-inlaid tungsten bands, and stone and gem-encrusted tungsten bands.
Plain tungsten engagement rings are the most widely purchased and can come in a variety of designs. Design options for plain tungsten bands include grooves, bezels, and engraved designs. The edges can also be rounded, square, or fluted, depending on preference. These options make the plain band more unique by adding patterns and accents. Plain tungsten engagement rings are also the most affordable tungsten option and are often more durable than rings with metals and stones.
Another common type of tungsten engagement ring has an inlay, or center band, that is a different metal. Platinum, silver, or gold are often used for the inlay. Tungsten engagement rings inlaid with other metals create a vibrant color contrast and are a unique alternative to the plain band.
Stone-encrusted tungsten engagement rings have also become popular. These rings provide the buyer with the opportunity to add precious and semi-precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, and rubies to their tungsten band. The number of stones that can be set in a tungsten band is up to the buyer. Adding numerous stones will make the ring heavier, and tungsten is already a heavy metal. However, the benefit of stone inlays is that they allow the ring to maintain the traditional engagement ring feel without sacrificing the added durability and hypoallergenic benefits of tungsten.
There are also several color and polish options available for tungsten engagement rings. Tungsten alloy can be machined so rings can range in color from dark black to light silver depending on preference. Tungsten is also one of the few metals that provides consistent shine, and options that focus on preserving shine are available at most jewelers.
The popularity of tungsten engagement rings has increased as the benefits of the tungsten alloy have become more publicized. These benefits, which are a result of tungsten alloy being a hypoallergenic and scratch-proof metal, include increased jewelry durability and making the rings suitable for sensitive skin. However, tungsten is a high-density metal that is difficult to shape, so there are limited options available for people who want tungsten engagement rings but also want rings that are unique.
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