subject: The New Era of Men's and Women's Rings - Titanium and Tungsten [print this page] The New Era of Men's and Women's Rings - Titanium and Tungsten
Over the last 10-15 years, but more recently in the last couple years, a change has swept the wedding ring industry for the new leaders of competition; Titanium and Tungsten rings; and for good reasoning.
If you check out www.titaniumringsandmore.com one of the first things you will notice is the low prices of both titanium and tungsten rings. You may see them and say "look at the cheap prices of Titanium and Tungsten rings!" True, but inexpensive is the correct wording, but more importantly is the unique properties of Titanium and Tungsten and why they both make an exceptional wedding ring or band, especially for men, however, women are now into this new era of rings. Out with the gold rings and in with the Titanium and Tungsten rings.
The most appealing thing about Titanium and Tungsten other than their beauty is their properties. Some quick facts about Titanium rings, and why these rings make an excellent choice. First you will notice the light weight of Titanium rings and this may lead you to believe these are not strong rings. However, quite the contrary! Titanium rings are made of approximately 90% titanium with usually copper, aluminum, and vanadium to add to their hardness. But more importantly is Titanium (and Tungsten alike) are both hypoallergenic which is huge when compared to Gold and Sterling Silver. This means that most anyone can wear these rings. Titanium rings are also resistant to many things that separate them from the gold and silver rings. This includes sea water, chlorine, and many acids, making another great reason to opt for Titanium rings as great wedding ring or band. Don't let the light weight of Titanium rings fool you; in fact this is very strong and durable metal, however, much more comfortable to wear due to it weight.
Tungsten rings are just as unique if not even more unique it their own way. Tungsten rings are much more dense. However when choosing Tungsten there are two key components you should check for. This is Tungsten cobalt (a bad choice which can cause allergies), however, most Tungsten rings marketed are Tungsten Carbine, an excellent choice in choosing your Tungsten ring! First Tungsten Carbine is virtually scratch resistant and referred to the always polished ring. It is rank under Diamond as the one of the strongest of all, about 10 stronger than 18k gold and melting point of 6192 degrees! Tungsten Carbine rings also is hypoallergenic.
Many jewelry store are making huge profits with the high demand, however, you can find beautiful brushed, insets, etc. in both Titanium and Tungsten. So instead of paying "gold" prices that many jewelry places are charging, many places chose not to mark-up these rings like gold.
