It seems like every time I look at my favorite online jeweler’s web site I see another new “contemporary” metal has been added to the mix. First it was titanium, then tungsten carbide, then cobalt chrome. Stainless steel made a comeback, and just recently I saw the latest collection of white tungsten rings.
Some men are opting out of metals entirely and going for ceramic or seranite. But I was already sold on one of the handsome tungsten wedding rings for men that are available at my favorite online jewelry store. I wasn’t always sold on the idea of industrial metals; in fact I was planning on getting the most traditional gold ring I could find. Like most men, I don’t enjoy wearing a lot of jewelry for fear of appearing too “cute” or fashion conscious.
So how did I switch from gold to tungsten? It wasn’t until I overheard a few of my friends talking about how much they saved by purchasing a tungsten ring that I decided to check out the collections of tungsten wedding bands for men. No one ever prepares you for the cost of a wedding, so I was interested in learning about anything that would save me a few bucks. With the rising price of precious metals, I knew something had to be done to reduce the cost of my wedding band, but I never expected to like tungstenmore than gold.
Even after I found a tungsten wedding ring that I liked at an online jeweler, I thought my fiancéemight insist I get white gold. Surprisingly, she was already looking at tungsten wedding bands for men. She was even planning to suggest that I check them out too. What can I say? Great minds think alike.
By now you’re probably wondering why I’m focusing on tungsten wedding bands for men, rather than other metals like cobalt or titanium. There is nothing wrong with the other industrial metals, but tungsten rings have enormous benefits for men who work with their hands. Tungsten carbide is one of the few metals that is virtually scratch-resistant. Heavier and denser than other jewelry metals, tungsten was first known as an industrial metal. Before the tungsten carbide alloy came onto the scene, tungsten was used to make everything from heating elements to engine nozzles, mainly because it retains its shape at extremely high temperatures.
A great illustration of tungsten’s density is the fact that there is only one material strong enough to make a dent in tungsten rings - a diamond. In addition to their natural strength, tungsten wedding rings for men are hypoallergenic. This means they will not cause the common skin irritations that often arise with other white metals.
All of these practical reasons for choosing tungsten over gold have generated plenty of demand for this new metal. Now, in addition to their natural gray color, tungsten rings are available in a rich jet black color and in a brilliant silvery white. But one of the best reasons to consider tungsten wedding bands for men is the price. If you are planning a wedding and trying to figure out which metal is the right one for you, I urge you to consider a tungsten wedding ring.
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So how did I switch from gold to tungsten? It wasn’t until I overheard a few of my friends talking about how much they saved by purchasing a tungsten ring that I decided to check out the collections of tungsten wedding bands for men. No one ever prepares you for the cost of a wedding, so I was interested in learning about anything that would save me a few bucks. With the rising price of precious metals, I knew something had to be done to reduce the cost of my wedding band, but I never expected to like tungstenmore than gold.
Even after I found a tungsten wedding ring that I liked at an online jeweler, I thought my fiancéemight insist I get white gold. Surprisingly, she was already looking at tungsten wedding bands for men. She was even planning to suggest that I check them out too. What can I say? Great minds think alike.
By now you’re probably wondering why I’m focusing on tungsten wedding bands for men, rather than other metals like cobalt or titanium. There is nothing wrong with the other industrial metals, but tungsten rings have enormous benefits for men who work with their hands. Tungsten carbide is one of the few metals that is virtually scratch-resistant. Heavier and denser than other jewelry metals, tungsten was first known as an industrial metal. Before the tungsten carbide alloy came onto the scene, tungsten was used to make everything from heating elements to engine nozzles, mainly because it retains its shape at extremely high temperatures.
A great illustration of tungsten’s density is the fact that there is only one material strong enough to make a dent in tungsten rings - a diamond. In addition to their natural strength, tungsten wedding rings for men are hypoallergenic. This means they will not cause the common skin irritations that often arise with other white metals.
All of these practical reasons for choosing tungsten over gold have generated plenty of demand for this new metal. Now, in addition to their natural gray color, tungsten rings are available in a rich jet black color and in a brilliant silvery white. But one of the best reasons to consider tungsten wedding bands for men is the price. If you are planning a wedding and trying to figure out which metal is the right one for you, I urge you to consider a tungsten wedding ring.
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