Is tungsten good for a ring?

Is tungsten good for a ring? Yes! This metal is more affordable than gold or platinum, more scratch resistant than any other metal, and available in a wide range of styles, colors and inlays.

Is tungsten a good choice for a wedding band?

This has led many people to ask: Is tungsten a good choice for jewelry? Tungsten wedding bands are an excellent choice because of their durability, affordability, and because of all the unique style choices you have when you opt for tungsten.

What are the benefits of tungsten rings?

The benefits of tungsten rings are what separate it from other metals. Tungsten rings are very hard, affordable, last longer, do not fade, and come in more shapes and styles. They are imperceptible in difference to more expensive rings yet require less care and cost less money.

Will a black tungsten ring scratch?

While tungsten itself is extremely scratch resistant, black tungsten rings are not as scratch resistant because the outer surface is actually titanium. Its black color is not a coating so, if the ring is scratched, it will not show another color underneath.

What are the pros and cons of tungsten rings?

Of course there are also a few cons to tungsten rings: Contrary to popular belief, tungsten rings are not bulletproof or indestructible. Tungsten rings are highly scratch resistant, but not scratch proof. Tungsten rings’ incredible strength is a double edged sword, making it brittle to hard impacts.

Is tungsten used for rings?

Along with titanium, tungsten is one of the most popular contemporary choices for men’s rings and jewelry. The tungsten material used for jewelry is actually tungsten carbide , a mixture of the rare metal tungsten and a like number of carbon atoms.

What are tungsten carbide rings?

Tungsten rings are much heavier than cobalt, stainless steel and titanium rings. Tungsten rings are crafted with tungsten carbide – a compound that contains equal parts of tungsten and carbon atoms. Tungsten rings are highly resistant to scratching.

What is a Tungsten FC ring?

The FC on the inside of the ring could stand for ‘Forever Carbide’ but it may also refer to the technical process which was used to create the tungsten alloy of the ring. Tungsten rings, and tungsten carbide rings, may contain either cobalt or nickel binders, but there is no way to tell by looking at the rings whether they contain nickel or cobalt.