Tungsten Carbide Rings, although a still fairly new metal,
has been gaining popularity over traditional metals for the past 8 years. Tungsten Carbide was originally manufactured
with men that worked with their hands, those who worked in industries such as
farming, construction, home building, welding and concrete work. The men that worked in these industries ran
the risk of damaging their ring with rough terrain, easily being scratched and
ruined, never to be brought back to the original beautiful luster. Tungsten was desirable to men for the
ultimate scratch resistance and heaviness that came with wearing a masculine
ring. Tungsten allows men to wear their
wedding bands while working without the fear of surface damage or a scratched
up, faded ring. When manufacturers
started selling tungsten wedding bands the styles that were available were very
limited. The retail stores only sold
simple, basic styles that were found everywhere and typically at a high price
point to buy a simple band. With
increasing demand manufacturers started selling more unique styles at prices
most couple could afford through company websites. These styles included lasered engraved
styles, carved tungsten, unique inlays and colored tungsten carbide. Brief descriptions of the styles are listed
below.
Lasered Engraved Tungsten Carbide: Laser engraving adds a creative flair to a
basic band. Laser engraved rings can
come in endless style possibilities and many customers can even choose their
engraving to add a personalized touch to the ring. Popular laser engravings include special
phrases, Knot work patterns, the symbolic Claddagh pattern, company logos and
team names. Laser engraving can be
placed on any polished ring regardless of shape, width or size. Laser engraving is also commonly placed on
colored tungsten as a truly fashionable ring.
Colored
Tungsten Carbide Rings:
Colored tungsten commonly consists of black,
gold and chocolate.
Tungsten metal cannot
ever change color so the coloring is always plating on the surface of a
standard tungsten band.
The coloring can
either be in a high polished or matte, brushed finish to accommodate the style
wishes of customers.
Colored tungsten is
typically recommended for fashion purposes only as the coloring can slowly fade
and scratch over time just as any plated ring would.
Carved Tungsten Wedding Bands: Carved tungsten is still fairly new to the
jewelry industry as many suppliers still do not have the technology to carve
into such a hard, dense metal. Carved tungsten
is similar to laser engraving except the design is carved deep into the metal
creating a design that will only look better with age. Popular carved designs include simple knot
patterns, Greek heritage rings, simple phrases or dates and crosses. Carved tungsten typically comes at a slightly
higher price point due to the extensive labor that goes into creating just one
ring style.
Unique and Beautiful Inlays:
Inlays add a creative flair to tungsten rings that many couples want to
wear. Unique inlays paired with tungsten
include colorful abalone shell, genuine wood inlays coming in redwood and ebony
wood, black and white carbon fiber inlays and durable ceramic inlays in
traditional colors. Inlays have always
been popular as customers want the durability of tungsten while having a fun
ring to wear as their forever piece.
Whichever style is chosen tungsten will be sure to please
even the pickiest of customers. Shop
only from reputable internet retailers that come with lifetime warranties protecting
the investment for as long as the ring is worn.
