The Wonderful Variety of Tungsten Wedding Rings

Posted by The Popular News Today on Wednesday, January 4, 2012

By Geraldine Briggs


Many jewelers offer pure tungsten wedding bands which lack the hardness of tungsten carbide and can scratch quite easily. Some offer tungsten rings made with cobalt binder because it is cheaper to produce than nickel-binder carbide. We caution you against buying from a jeweler that doesn't specify that their tungsten wedding bands are made with the nickel binder alloy.

The Claddagh ring is most commonly used as a promise ring which symbolizes a couple will eventually unite in marriage. The Celtic Love Knot ring is also a popular ring which symbolizes two bonded lovers. This beautiful notion is ideal for a wedding band or couples ring since the two that unite in marriage our bound together for an eternity. Others Celtic ring symbols include the Celtic Oval, which is the most basic form symbolizing eternity and continuity of life.

Black tungsten rings have increased in advertising as the trendy wedding band or fashion ring worn by both men and women. Black tungsten rings suit individuals style when what they were seeking was something different from the classic band. Black rings stand out being noticed by most people. Black tungsten rings are coated with zirconium. Zirconium is a strong metal that resembles titanium, very durable however not being as scratch resistant as a pure tungsten carbide ring.

For a single ring to symbolize something so significant you definitely want the ring to last. Celtic ring manufacturing typically produce rings in silver or gold and over time the appearance on these rings will slowly diminish, as both metals are prone to scratch.

Tungsten and black tungsten Celtic rings have also emerged as a popular fashion jewelry accessory. Black tungsten rings allow the Celtic laser engraving to contrast well and stand out from the ring.




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