Tungsten wedding rings and wedding bands are sometimes described as being created from a very durable metal because tungsten is resistant to scratching. In fact, I have heard of a tungsten wedding band as being indestructible. And part of this is true; a tungsten ring won’t easily scratch or look worn. But keep in mind that it can definitely break. It can also even be shattered with a hammer, but that may be a bit extreme. After all, who goes around hitting their ring finger with a mallet? Yet if you strike a tungsten wedding band on a surface of somewhat similar hardness, the design will break. So if you have a tungsten wedding band – be careful.
Also keep in mind that a platinum wedding ring will not easily break apart. Neither will a palladium, gold or silver ring. However, all of these precious metal wedding rings will scratch, although this is nothing to worry about; you can refinish a platinum, palladium or gold ring to look like new. Precious metals can also be resized, so you don’t have to worry about outgrowing your ring if you gain or lose a reasonable amount of weight. Tungsten wedding rings can not be sized. In fact, I dare any jewelry to try and size a tungsten design! It will certainly fall apart.
Alternative metals like tungsten and titanium certainly have their place in the jewelry industry. Today, many men just want a cheap ring. There seems to be a de-emphasis of true value among certain segments of today’s population. And that’s okay; not all men want to keep their wedding ring forever – whether it’s made from tungsten or a precious metal.
Also keep in mind that a platinum wedding ring will not easily break apart. Neither will a palladium, gold or silver ring. However, all of these precious metal wedding rings will scratch, although this is nothing to worry about; you can refinish a platinum, palladium or gold ring to look like new. Precious metals can also be resized, so you don’t have to worry about outgrowing your ring if you gain or lose a reasonable amount of weight. Tungsten wedding rings can not be sized. In fact, I dare any jewelry to try and size a tungsten design! It will certainly fall apart.
Alternative metals like tungsten and titanium certainly have their place in the jewelry industry. Today, many men just want a cheap ring. There seems to be a de-emphasis of true value among certain segments of today’s population. And that’s okay; not all men want to keep their wedding ring forever – whether it’s made from tungsten or a precious metal.
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