Tungsten wedding bands come in various types, including pure tungsten and tungsten alloys such as tungsten carbide, nickel alloy tungsten, and cobalt alloy tungsten. They can have embellishments like engravings, gemstones, and inlays, and come in different finishes and shapes. It’s important to check the metal content before purchasing.
There are many types of tungsten wedding bands. Some are made of pure tungsten, also known as wolfram, and others are alloys. Bands made from tungsten can come with embellishments such as engravings, inlays, gemstones, or facets. They can also come in different finishes, including matte or satin. It even comes in black, in addition to the usual silver hue. All these elements can be combined in different ways to create a unique and long-lasting wedding band.
Before purchasing tungsten wedding bands, it is important to check the metal content. The bands can come in pure tungsten or a tungsten alloy. Tungsten carbide is the most common alloy and is incredibly strong and scratch resistant; only a diamond or the mineral corundum can make a mark on a tungsten carbide ring. In fact, diamond is the most common gemstone found in tungsten rings because the hardness level of the two materials is very similar. A pure tungsten ring is much smoother. Both straight tungsten and tungsten carbide are very brittle and prone to chipping or chipping. Although it will not bend, a tungsten carbide ring can be destroyed by using jaws or a hammer to crush it.
Other common alloys include nickel alloy tungsten and cobalt alloy tungsten. While both are popular, the cobalt alloy version is considerably softer and weakens the ring more than a nickel alloy tungsten. Cobalt can also react poorly with oils in human skin and create discolored oxidation marks on the ring that cannot be washed or polished.
Inlaid tungsten wedding bands are usually made of a tungsten base with a pattern set into the band. The inlay piece is often made of silver, gold, or platinum for a high-contrast look. Less traditional inlays can be made from almost anything, including carbon fiber which is black or white, wood, and even abalone shell. Designs or lettering can also be inscribed with a laser.
Like traditional gold or silver wedding bands, tungsten rings come in many different shapes and thicknesses. The two most popular shapes are vaulted, which is a smooth and curved finish; and flat, having one edge that is completely level. The shape can also be bevelled, giving the ring an angular edge; or concave, meaning the ring flares out at the outer edges. Tungsten wedding bands tend to be more popular with grooms than brides.
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