Tungsten Wedding Bands
Tungsten wedding bands have become very popular these days due to several qualities like visual appearance and resistance to wear and tear. These bands look virtually brand new no matter how old they are and are almost completely scratch resistance. Tungsten bands are tougher than gold and titanium which makes it appealing for those who do a lot of work while wearing their wedding bands.
Another great feature of tungsten wedding bands is the price. Tungsten is a fraction of the cost of gold, yellow gold, silver, and titanium. Because these tungsten bands last a long time without damage, the value of them are worth more over the long haul. Other bands like gold or silver might need more repairs due to their softer material and lower resistance to damage.
Although tungsten is a hard metal, you can still do engravings. Don’t worry about choosing this metal and not being able to engrave that special date or message. With the use of a laser, you can engrave a name, date, message or any other special item.
Because tungsten wedding bands are tough and durable, most jewelers offer lifetime guarantees. That means 20, 30, or 50 years from now, your ring will still be covered by a guarantee to repair or possibly replace the ring.
Tungsten wedding bands also come in hundreds of different styles. This is great for those with a unique taste in jewelry or design. Additionally, this can make your wedding band more unique in value and to the special someone that will be wearing it. Some of the unique styles are beveled or black tungsten wedding bands.
Lastly, tungsten rings or bands don’t have to be cut in case of emergency. Some people may experience and injury or allergic reaction that can cause swelling in your extremities. This swelling can cause your ring to be stuck on your finger. Instead of the normal cutting the band and then having to pay for repairs, tungsten rings and bands can be removed by using a standard pair of pliers.