Exactly what are “tungston rings?” Slice through the confusion!

November 11, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

The rise of fame of tungston rings these days has also given rise to many questions on what are their advantages and disadvantages. This article will show you the pros and cons of tungsten jewelry, tungsten rings to be specific.

One of the major advantages that all and every people can get if they are going to use tungstun rings is that they are very durable and wear-resistant. Tungsten is stronger than other rings made from different materials. Its is more resistant to bends and breaks than other rings. Jewelry made from tungsten is also highly-resistant to scratch, which makes it great for people whose jobs are quite heavy and messy.

Cobalt is a common additive for many metal alloys, and there are plenty of manufacturer’s that try to cut corners by adding it to tungsten carbide rings. In this case, that’s an extremely bad thing. If there’s any cobalt in the ring your skin will develop this greenish rash that will be very unsightly and really uncomfortable. That’s because cobalt will react with the oils in your skin. If the manufacturer isn’t upfront about their cobalt policy, hit the road and get yourself to someplace better at once!

I tend to approach tungsten jewelry the same way that I’d approach a tattoo. Sure it may look good now, but is it something that I’d be happy with for the rest of my life? One of the strongest selling points of tungsten rings is its longevity. Don’t let some smooth talking salesperson talk you into a purchase you’re not 100% on board with.

pipe cut rings are a time honored style that enhances any wedding couple

July 20, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Comfort fit is a term used often in online jewelry websites but seldom explained properly. It is term for rounding the inside wall of the ring, particularly pipe cut tungsten rings in order to soften the edges in contact with the finger. This type of flat top wedding rings feels much more comfortable and it is a great deal easier to put on and especially to take off. One is left to wonder why simple feature as this is ignored by the manufacturers and large portion of the wedding bands on the market are still offered with flat inside wall and sometime really sharp edges. There is a good reason for this; substantial thickness is required to have a wedding band comfort fit. This extra thickness adds considerable amount of extra weight to the band and makes it unsuitable for low price focused designs.

For a to-be-wed couple, this decision can be one of the hardest as they are choosing the two bands that bind them together eternally. Wedding rings are wholly personal and are highly cherished, since they symbolise the ideas at the very heart of a marriage; eternal love, wholeness and unity – so it is no surprise that most couples are indecisive over which ring to choose. Practicality is often an overlooked factor when it comes to jewelry but for pieces like wedding ring and engagement ring is of paramount importance. These type of rings are worn full time everyday and their design has to be aligned with one’s life style.