Why So Much Hype About Tungsten Rings?
With all the marketing catchphrases like “Tungsten: Forever Rings”, one might wonder what the big hype is about rings that, to the common eye, can look very plain or even boring. Tungsten has recently become very popular to use in rings, particularly in wedding bands, for several reasons. The point most widely doted upon is the fact that tungsten rings are nearly indestructible. Because of the denseness of the metal and its high melting temperature, this metal, once cooled, is extremely difficult to break. The metal also will not bend, or scratch, giving rise to the appeal that these rings are “forever.” Tungsten offers superiority in nearly every way to gold or silver. Tungsten is about 10 times as hard as gold, and many companies will give you a lifetime warranty for if your ring ever bends, becomes scratched, or breaks. In addition to the durability of tungsten rings, they also have been referred to as being “permanently polished.” Rings are cut initially and polished by diamond or
