If you are looking for a wedding ring that embodies luxury, tungsten is it! It comes in different finishes and colors and is long-lasting due to the durability of tungsten. This is a ring that speaks of style, class and strength! It outlasts platinum, gold and silver and remains flawless throughout.
Tungsten wedding rings are made from a mixture of tungsten and carbide which allows for a perfect finish. These materials are temperature-resistant and high density, making the rings very durable. In addition, the rings do not scratch easily and many years later, your wedding bands will be looking good as new.
Made to Last
Most rings tend to scratch and lose their shine with time. However, tungsten is very scratch-resistant. The Mohs scale is known as the indicator of just how scratch resistant a mineral is. The highest-rated mineral, which is also the hardest, is diamond. Diamonds register a ten while platinum registers a 4. Gold registers 2.5 while tungsten carbide generally registers between eight and nine. That means that in hardness and durability, tungsten is only outranked by diamonds.
Tensile Strength vs. Brittleness
Perhaps it is this hardness that some have mistaken for brittleness. Even though tungsten carbide is hard and indeed very durable, it does not have properties that make it brittle. Even with pressure applied to tungsten wedding bands, they will not bend the way that platinum or gold bands would. You would have to put an incredible amount of pressure on the ring before it can crack or break.
If you are a man who works with heavy objects or one who operates heavy machinery, you will find that tungsten is the material you need for your wedding band. You don’t have to worry about the ring bending or getting scratches that will soon make it unsightly. It is also great to note that because most reputable retailers know about these qualities, many offer a lifetime warranty with their tungsten bands so that should your ring break, it can be replaced without any extra charge to you.
The Tungsten Shine
Tungsten comes in a variety of finishes. You can have it in grey or black and you can have it custom-finished to suit your taste or in a polished shine. Because of its versatility and strength, tungsten can be buffed so that it has a mirror shine or until it gets a black gloss that is very classy. It will then keep this shine for a lifetime, maintained by giving it a quick polish with a soft cloth. It does not scuff or scratch either.
When you are getting married, you are hoping that your love will last a lifetime. Nothing says that better than a ring that can indeed last a lifetime. This is a ring that you can pass down to your generations as a keepsake item. With tungsten, you will be saying that your love is impenetrable, durable and strong – as strong as your wedding bands. If you have to say it with rings, say it right with tungsten.
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