Learn More About Tungsten

What is a Tungsten Carbide Ring?

Tungsten or tungsten carbide, is the strongest metal alloy used in jewelry. There are many reasons why tungsten is a popular choice in the wedding band industry. Below are the many Pros of a tungsten wedding band:

  • Tungsten Carbide is hypoallergenic
    • One of the worst things is finding a ring you absolutely love but are unable to wear due to an allergic reaction. Fortunately, tungsten is completely hypoallergenic. Most jewelers will use a tungsten carbide that does not contain any extra additives, like nickel. If you have a metal allergy, you can shop worry-free when it comes to tungsten. Its hypoallergenic properties also mean that it will not tarnish/oxidize over time.
  • Tungsten Carbide is scratch resistant
    • Tungsten is an extremely hard metal and ranks very high on the Mohs scale of hardness. In fact, the only material ranking higher is diamond! As a result, tungsten is both extremely scratch resistant and durable.  
  • Tungsten Carbide will not bend
    • Tungsten is the most durable metal known to man and will not bend out of shape due to its hardness. Tungsten bands are perfect for every day wear and for those who live active lifestyles. 
  • Tungsten Carbide is affordable
    • Compared to precious metals such as gold rings, tungsten is an alternative metal that is much more affordable. This may be the biggest reason why tungsten has become such a popular choice in the wedding band industry.
  •  Tungsten Carbide has a nice weight to it
    • Similar to traditional gold and platinum, tungsten has a nice heft to it. This isn't necessarily seen as a Pro but weight tends to be associated with wealth and many do prefer the heftiness that tungsten provides. If you prefer something more lightweight where it doesn't feel like you are wearing a ring at all, then tungsten may not be the best choice for you.
  • Tungsten Carbide has a nice luster to it
    • Tungsten by nature has a beautiful gunmetal gray color. It polishes extremely well and and can hold its color well over time.