One of the newest metals to break out onto the scene, specifically for wedding band design, is tungsten. Even though it has literally been around for centuries (it was first discovered in the 1700s), this attractive metal just recently became popular for men and women alike.
Tungsten wedding band
Tungsten, which means “heavy stone,” is just that. The reason why tungsten wedding bands have suddenly gotten such a high demand and great reviews from its users is because it is it perfect for those who have active lifestyles. If you are constantly using your hands to work on cars, garden, swim, or play with the kids, then having a softer metal such as gold will definitely not work for you. This is because a soft metal will easily corrode, whereas a heavy metal like tungsten is basically resistant to corrosion, chips, and dings. You can be sure that a ring made out of tungsten will last for a long time while still maintaining its polish.
Most of the time nowadays if you buy a wedding band made out of tungsten you will actually be getting an alloy of tungsten carbide. This mixture of tungsten and carbon increases the strength and endurance of the metal, and ultimately, the ring. Wearers of tungsten carbide won’t have to worry about taking the ring in for repairs very often thanks to the chemical formula. Using this combination also further increases the workability of the ring. Whereas tungsten alone is quite brittle, tungsten carbide is a little bit more malleable.
Another metal that is making its way into the world of fine jewelry is platinum. This metal has always been heavily regarded as precious. Additionally it is relatively rare– King Louis XIV of French history even called it the metal fit for a king because it was such a rarity.
Now platinum is one of the most popular rings on the planet, but the fact that it is a little more hard to come by makes it quite expensive. You would be hard-pressed to find any platinum rings that were being sold for the same price as its counterpart in titanium or tungsten. However you definitely get what you pay for with a ring made out of platinum.
This metal can appear quite ordinary, but the color is what sets it apart. The white sheerness of platinum allows it to be molded into basically any design and still look stunning. Even if you just go with a simple loop, in platinum the ring will be absolutely luxurious.
Of course gold and silver will always be the go-to metals, the staples, of the jewelry industry. However there are so more options out there besides just keeping to what the tradition has been in the past. Gold and silver are not necessarily the metals that are best suited to your style, taste, or needs. The right thing to do would be to explore the many different alternatives before settling on your ring. That way you can be absolutely sure you’ll love to wear your jewelry for life.
