January 25th, 2010 by admin

Tungsten carbide is an inorganic chemical compound that is produced by the reaction of carbon atoms and the chemical element tungsten at temperatures of about 1,400 to 2,000 Celsius. The production cost to make tungsten carbide is comparatively low compared to the production costs for metals such as gold, platinum, and titanium. Hence, carbide is used in the jewelry industry and one of its major applications is tungsten carbide rings.

The advantages of tungsten carbide rings include having similar characteristics as the rings made from precious metals such as durability, a shiny and white luster, and virtually scratch proof. The cost of tungsten carbide is lower than other precious metals like gold and platinum. Hence, tungsten carbide rings have become better and cheaper alternatives to rings made from expensive metals.

Other superior features of tungsten carbide rings include being denser and harder than gold, platinum and titanium, and highly resistant to abrasions. If you have sensitive skin like me, a tungsten carbide ring is ideal because it is hypoallergenic. This means you will not get any allergic reactions if your skin comes in contact with the carbide ring.

Because of tungsten carbide’s long lasting qualities, many find the rings are suitable as wedding bands, graduation rings, fraternity or sorority rings, commemorating rings, and rings marking other special events or occasions. If you want to buy a classy ring without the prohibitive price of the other precious metals, then consider tungsten carbide rings. You will get a high caliber ring that can stand the test of time at a price you can afford.

Tungsten carbide wedding bands have the same white and shiny luster look of gold and platinum without the exorbitant prices. So you might think the cheaper price of the carbide wedding rings would make them inferior in its characteristics as compared to more popular metals like gold, platinum and titanium.

However, tungsten carbide wedding bands have the same or even superior features than the traditional materials used for wedding rings. They possess the qualities of being very hard and durable, resistant to dents and scratches, and wear and tear even after a long period of time. You don’t have to worry about allergic reactions if you have sensitive skin because tungsten carbide is hypoallergenic.

The most important feature of tungsten carbide wedding bands is the permanent polished look of the rings. A tungsten carbide ring never needs to be re-polished even years or decades after you bought it, which means you never have to spend any money for the re-polishing of your ring.

All the superior features of the tungsten carbide wedding bands mean that you do not have to necessarily take them off if you engage in any sports, hard labor, or other physical activities unlike other wedding bands that you have to take off to prevent any damage. Rest assured you can enjoy your favorite physical activities and wear it to work without worrying about any damage to your carbide wedding ring.