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Tungsten Wedding Rings for Men

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Tungsten wedding rings for men are actually an unusual choice, but highly attractive because of its unique gray color. While tungsten rings can not entirely be called mainstream yet, there’s no denying they are becoming a popular choice because of the many benefits tungsten wedding rings offer the wearer.

 

The Benefits of Tungsten Wedding Rings

 

Tungsten is one of the hardest metals available for commercial use in jewelry, and they make exceptional wedding rings for men. In fact, tungsten wedding rings are so resistant to damage that you can wear them even in the most labor-intensive job and it will resist normal nicks or scratches that softer metals simply cannot.

 

What’s more, tungsten’s natural gray finish is considered pretty much permanent, and will not wear away even with frequent wear like other metals can.

 

Tungsten Wedding Ring Styles

 

While not surprising, the vast majority of tungsten wedding rings are actually specifically created for men. Knowing that, it’s not that surprising to see how popular these rings are becoming for men who need a durable, strong wedding ring for their active lifestyle.

 

Because they are primarily designed for men, they often include a much wider or thicker band and less detailing than a woman’s wedding ring.

 

Styles Include:

 

Metal inlays, where a different type of metal such as gold or silver, is incorporated into the tungsten band for a distinctive, polished look. You can also design a tungsten ring to have nearly any kind of finish you want, be it a glossy sheen or a matte finish.

 

Including various gemstones, such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds or even your birthstones is also a great way to make the ring unique and interesting.  Designers can also create visual interest by rounding or squaring the edges of the band, or adding ridges for aesthetic appeal.

 

Cautions

 

Even though tungsten wedding rings for men are some of the strongest available, they still have their own share of problems. Customizing a tungsten ring via engraving is impossible (because the metal resists scratching,) and resizing the ring is almost impossible to do by typical means.

 

What’s more, the strength and durability of tungsten make it exceptionally brittle, which means it is much more likely to be the victim of serious damage if it is exposed to repeated heavy blows. Take care to look after your tungsten wedding ring when it is not being worn, and treat it like you would any piece of fine jewelry.

 

Praised for both their distinctive gray hue and incredible strength and durability, tungsten wedding rings for men are an incredible choice, especially for very active lifestyles.

 

Even though your customization options might be limited, you can still find the perfect tungsten wedding ring for your groom-to-be that will far surpass the wedding day and beyond.

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“Dropping” Yourself a New Wedding Band

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

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Custom made wedding rings and wedding bands have always been in high demand.  More often than not, custom creations have consisted of intricate designs, complex stone settings or have been comprised of other intricate workmanship.  With the rising popularity of alternative metals such as titanium and tungsten, both of which are notoriously difficult to craft, there is an emerging trend in custom wedding ring and wedding band design.  Ironically enough, this new design trend comes from the very same “heavy industries” that many popular alternative metals themselves have sprung from.

 

A process known as drop forging, wherein small and intricate parts of various apparatuses are manufactured by means of a pressure mold as opposed to being traditionally machined, is beginning to catch on as a way to create wedding rings and wedding bands.  Drop forging consists of first making a detailed mold (usually from heat resistant ceramics) wherein the molten metal can be placed under pressure.  The pressure created within the mold allows for the molten metal to push against the side walls of the mold in such a way as to ensure that even the finest of detail work becomes clearly visible.  Tungsten and tungsten carbide, metals notoriously difficult to craft or engrave due to their extreme hardness, are now being crafted with molded designs that can literally be no more than a few microns in width!  This process, though still quite pricey and offered by only a few select online retail jewelers and jewelry designers, is quickly beginning to show just how artful alternative metal wedding rings and wedding bands can become.

 

If commissioning a drop forged wedding ring or wedding band is something you would like to consider, there are a few things that a consumer needs to keep in mind.  Firstly, the incorporation of precious gemstones such as diamonds is still a bit beyond the reach of the average jeweler.  It would seem that finding a way to keep the stones in place within the mold itself is still proving to be a bit of a technical challenge.  Also, and again as stated above, like so many other things that are new and trendy, drop forged wedding bands and wedding rings are far more expensive than their traditionally crafted counterparts.  Still, for those individuals who have their hearts set on a tungsten or tungsten carbide wedding band and wish to see the ring with various patterns and designs laid onto its surface, drop forging has now become the preferred mode of creation.

 

For as new as this emerging trend is with regards to alternative metals, using molds to create wedding rings and wedding bands is really nothing new.  Molds are often used to create wedding bands comprised of more traditional precious metals such as silver, gold and of course, platinum.  Finding a jeweler in your local area who could create a drop forged wedding ring or wedding band would in all probability prove to be quite a challenge.  However, a careful search of the Internet will reveal a few online designers who are capable of creating the wedding band or wedding ring set that you desire.

 

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Trendy Tungsten – Facts, Figures and Follies!

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

As a base material used in the construction of many pieces of jewelry, the element tungsten is growing in popularity with each passing year. Outside of the unique beauty it provides to jewelry design, most people know nothing of the hard data behind the element itself. Let’s see if we can’t discover some new and unusual facts about tungsten, while at the same time examining its uses and functions within the jewelry industry.

 

The word tungsten itself comes from two Swedish words, “tung” and “sten”, which translated literally means “heavy stone”. Formally it was called Wolfram, which is where its modern chemical symbol “W” is derived. Considering its ‘Swedish’ ancestry, many people might find it odd to know that it was first discovered by a pair of Spanish brothers in the year 1783. Two interesting elemental facts about tungsten are that it has both the highest melting point and lowest vapor point of any known metal. This makes tungsten an ideal material for use in applications which require long exposure to high temperatures or extreme electrical currents.

 

The scientific data alone though can in no way begins to explain or account for tungsten’s popularity as a material component in jewelry. There are perhaps several main reasons which are contributing to tungsten’s popularity in the jewelry market, particularly in the area of wedding rings. The fact that the metal can be polished to a high gloss, grey-ish sheen, makes it a fine naked eye substitute for platinum. This high polish should last the entire lifetime of the ring. It is an extremely durable metal, resistant to scratches and able to keep pace with most any lifestyle, also makes tungsten an attractive wedding ring component. In fact, it is 10 times harder than 18 karat gold in nearly 5 times as hard as carbide steel. This general durability, coupled with tungsten’s resistance to corrosion, account for a tungsten wedding ring’s ability to truly withstand the test of time. Be those tests of normal wear and tear or surviving a mountain climbing expedition! The durability of tungsten could be sung about all day. Tungsten is four times harder than its close kin, titanium, and unlike titanium will not bend. On a side note, tungsten, like many alternative metals used in wedding ring construction, is hypoallergenic.

 

When purchasing a tungsten wedding ring there are a few things that an individual needs to keep in mind. First off and foremost, any tungsten wedding ring that you may purchase is permanent in its nature. The vast majority of tungsten pieces, and any tungsten carbide piece, cannot be resized or retooled once the ring is complete. Because of its hardness, processes normally used in ring resizing, such as stretching the ring, adding a stint or bridge, or removing a small piece from the ring to decrease its size become impossible. Lastly, for those individuals who are environmentally conscious, they may want to take the time to educate themselves regarding potential health and/or environmental risks. Though no conclusive research has been published, there is evidence to show that tungsten, when present in microscopic amounts within the environment, poses a health risk to animal life.

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Choosing the Right Metal for Your Wedding Ring Setting

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

We all know that wedding rings can come in any imagined shape or size. Color on the other hand is usually limited to the color of the base metal or metals the wedding ring is made from. Although there is no accounting for taste, and a gold wedding ring will always be golden in color, a classic golden wedding band is anything but your only option when choosing the wedding ring that is right for you. There are several factors to take into account when deciding upon the right metal for your wedding ring, including issues such as price, personal aesthetic appeal, durability and hypoallergenic qualities.

 

Gold wedding rings are by far not only the most common, but the biggest sellers in today’s market as well. Yellow gold, rose gold, white gold and pure gold itself are all variants of the gold wedding band theme. While pure gold is just that, pure gold, the other golds previously listed are all metal alloys of pure gold. Yellow and rose gold are often alloyed with silver, copper, or some other base element, whilst white gold is most commonly alloyed with platinum. Gold wedding rings, be they pure or made from alloys, are the standard images that come to mind for most people when they think about wedding rings. For the vast majority of consumers, the fact that gold is the staple metal used in wedding ring construction (coupled with the fact that white gold is more often than not hypoallergenic in nature), makes gold-based wedding rings the most popular of choices.

 

But gold is not the only metal which can be used to create wedding rings. Platinum, an element used to create hypoallergenic white gold, is in its pure form a kind of upgrade from the standard gold wedding band. Platinum is a bit harder than gold, and as such, more resistant to scratching, denting and other common forms of wear and tear. For those individuals who will find themselves repeatedly removing and replacing their wedding ring from their finger, platinum is a great alternative to the standard gold band. Although more costly to purchase initially, the long-term cost benefits when applied to things such as ring maintenance, resizing or other work which may need to be done to ensure the ring’s long-lasting value certainly seem to make the initial output of money a worthy investment. For the most part platinum is considered to be a hypoallergenic metal, though rare cases of allergic reactions can occur.

 

Two other alternative metals which are growing in popularity these days are tungsten and titanium. These two metals of an ounce per ounce basis are far less expensive than their precious metal counterparts such as gold or platinum. This fact, coupled with the metals extreme durability, are perhaps the two most common reasons why such alternative metal wedding rings a re growing in popularity. Though both of these metals (tungsten in particular) are notoriously difficult for jewelers to work with considering their extreme densities and harnesses,a final products they create are quite beautiful nonetheless. These two metals are particularly popular amongst male, working-class consumers due to their abilities to keep in step with the ways of the modern working world. Consumers don’t have to think about taking the rings on an off each and every time they find themselves performing a duty that could potentially damage a ring made from more conventional metals. Most importantly for some people there have been no known reported allergic reactions to tungsten or titanium.

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Resizing Your Wedding Ring… What You Need to Know

Friday, May 8th, 2009

There are a myriad of reasons as to why your wedding ring may need to be resized. Perhaps after years and years of wear and tear it has begun to wear down at one of the thinner points along its band. Or maybe over the years its’ owner has lost or gained a significant amount of weight. No matter the specifics of your wedding ring’s situation, the vast majority of wedding rings are easily resized. There are however special exceptions when a wedding ring cannot, or perhaps should not, be resized. In this article let’s explore some of the common ways in which a ring is resized, as well as some of the factors as to why it is your wedding ring may be incapable of being resized.

 

There are few circumstances in which you may not want to consider resizing your wedding band. Tungsten and tungsten-carbide alloys are almost impossible to resize, and as such, should simply be repurchased. Older wedding rings, particularly antique white gold wedding rings, should be reset as opposed to being stretched or having some type of extension placed within them, as older metalsmithing techniques in such rings were not of the same quality that they are today. Also, those rings which may have extremely intricate bands or multiple stone settings should in all probability be reset as opposed to being stretched or even having their circumferences decreased. Over manipulation of the surrounding metal which hold the tines in place around the stone can lead to a far less secure setting of the stones in the ring, and possible loss of the stones can ensue.

 

When resizing your wedding ring, there really are only two directions you can move in; larger or smaller. As for the former, making a wedding ring larger is usually not much of an issue. increasing the diameter of your wedding ring can be done in one of two ways. The easiest way is to take it to a jeweler and have them simply stretch the ring. This is a fine and inexpensive option for those individuals who may need to make only minor adjustments. However, stretching the ring’s circumference too much is cause for a disaster, as the ring could easily split and break. If the band of your wedding ring is a simple inornate one, then requesting the jeweler add a stint or bridge is usually the best option, particularly if you’re rings to be increased by more than one or two sizes. In the event that the band of your wedding ring has some type of intricate engravings or other carving, then you will need to discuss special options with your jeweler that may include resetting the ring, especially if gemstones such as diamonds have been incorporated in its’ initial design.

 

Unlike increasing the size of your wedding ring, decreasing the size more often than not is an even easier process. Wedding rings which have been designed with a simple and uncomplicated band need only have a small portion cut from the ring. If your wedding ring consists of a band that has some type of inscription ornate engraving, most custom jewelry boutiques are capable of replicating the design to create a continuous pattern around the circumference of your wedding ring. One which in all probability, and in many ways this depends on the skill of a jeweler, will be near flawless in undetectable in its workmanship.

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Wedding Ring Metal Trends… Past and Present

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

As a symbol of love and fidelity, wedding rings have been with us for thousands of years. For as ancient as the concept might be, and putting aside the fact that it has spread to every corner of the globe, there are several things  that have trended forward. An example of one such design specification that all wedding rings have incorporated, be they ancient or modern, is the fact that more often than not they have been constructed from something precious.

 

Archaeological evidence shows that in the early Bronze Age, where wedding rings first appeared, they had a tendency to be made from either copper, tin or of course bronze. Rings such as these were cast in stone or clay, and were simple, unadorned bands. Still, when one takes into account the rarity of such metals (for the Ancients, at least), and the fact that humanity had only just begun to understand how to utilize them, their preciousness and unique value becomes clear. As ancient humanity’s knowledge of metal working advanced and the chemical compound arsenic was incorporated into ancient bronze smithing techniques, which made the metal alloy much more durable, design features like engravings and carvings were incorporated into wedding rings. Again, the archaeological record shows that the styles of wedding rings remained the common standard until the early Iron Age. Early wedding rings made from iron were hand wrought and time-consuming to manufacture. Moreover, even though such a metal is taken for granted now, and in fact has been for quite some time, its preciousness as a metal in the years leading up to the common Era was unparalleled.

 

As time marched on and humanity’s understanding of metalworking improved, metals such as bronze, copper and iron became far more commonplace. Though precious for their uses, the fact that they had become so common and indeed had been incorporated into average everyday household items, made their overall aesthetic appeal less and less of the grand thing it once was. As such, wedding rings worn by common people became more like those worn by the wealthy. Metals such as gold, silver and platinum… once reserved as the province of the elite… became affordable to the masses and thus were incorporated into wedding ring design. 

 

This trend has maintained itself for well over 2000 years. Few could argue the fact that gold and silver, and yes even platinum, are by far the most common metals used in the designs of modern wedding rings. Time is cyclical as some say, and if only in the design of wedding rings we do in fact have an example of how that is true. Many modern consumers and wedding ring designers are beginning to shy away from the most precious of metals and begin to purchase or have rings designed from industrial alloys or common dense elements. Metals such as titanium or tungsten-carbide alloys are two of the most common, “less than precious metals”, which are currently being incorporated in the latest wedding ring design trends. In fact, one could say that the incorporation of such metals is a trend in and of itself!

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Newest Wedding Ring Trends

Monday, May 4th, 2009

For many couples, the idea of simple gold bands being exchanged at their wedding is becoming old fashion. Some people want to follow the latest trends, make  a unique statement about their love or just be plain ol’ different. For such couples we dedicate this article wherein we will examine some of the more popular wedding band alternatives.

 
One rising trend is to purchase rings of a more flashy or showy color scheme. Incorporating stones such as rubies, sapphires or emeralds has become an increasingly popular way to update the old fashion wedding band. Often times the bride and groom will have rings of a similar setting design, but the stone or stones used will be their respective birth stones, as opposed to having near identical looking wedding rings.  

 

Multi-band rings, or multi-tone rings depending on whom you ask, are another growing trend. Rings designed of two or more metal bands which have been permanently ‘banded’ together are quite the rage among many modern couples, and serve as great anniversary gifts as well! Often times such rings are comprised of bands made from differing metals, such as gold and platinum. Truth be told, most custom rings of this such design can include most any metal the customer may desire.

 

Here at weddingrings.net, we have blogged extensively about the ride of alternative metals such as tungsten, titanium and their alloys. Again, these metals with their unique beauty and specialized metal working techniques continue to be the most popular of new weeding band trends. Anodization and special finishes are the most popular ways in which these ever more common rings can be made that much more unique.

 


Finally, there is a growing niche market for what some might call ‘the truly unique’! Wedding rings with secret compartments have been designed to hold small items, perhaps from the wedding day, while others have been designed to flip open and reveal hidden messages. Ultimately, such unusual rings are more often than not custom made by high-end designers. Still, as their acceptance among consumers looking for the perhaps bizarre continues to climb, retail chains and custom showrooms, as well as online retailers, will begin to carry more and more such designs to meet buyers’ demands.

 

 

Do not be fooled into thinking that such rings may be beyond yous specific budget either! Admittedly, a pure platinum custom designed ring could equal the cost of many smaller weddings, but if less expensive metals such as a low fineness gold are used, the price for such custom designs can be significantly reduced without having to sacrifice design features or overall beauty.

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Top Tips for Choosing a Tip-Top Wedding Ring for Men

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Let’s face it, for many men the idea of wearing their wedding rings on a daily basis is a less then desirable prospect. Though some may have less than honorable intentions for their lack of showery, most men have work safety, ring damage or perhaps even dress code concerns to take into account when wearing their wedding bends. Let’s take a few paragraphs in this first instalment of our two part article to explore some of the various types and common styles of men’s wedding rings to see if we can’t find one that is right for you when looking to display your love and commitment.

 

Most tradesmen and others who work daily with their hands have, for one reason or another, good cause for not wearing their wedding bands. Pretty much any wedding ring a man could hope to purchase will be made from some form of electrically conductive metal, and as such, those who work around electricity or machinery wherein the ring could be lodged will need to often remove their rings at work, if worn into the workplace at all. For those individuals who will be finding themselves constantly removing and replacing the ring from their middle digit, a ring made from a durable metal such as titanium or tungsten would be the best of choices. Gold and other traditional metals are quite soft and pliable, thus increased wear on the band itself is inevitable. Over the long term, such wear will make the band thinner and more brittle, and may eventually lead to the band becoming split or otherwise broken. Another valid reason for exploring stronger alternative metals is to ensure that when the rings is stowed, perhaps in a pocket or tool belt, it has less of a chance of suffering from scratches or misshaping in the event it should come into contact with another hard metal surface.

 

For those husbands who may possibly have dress code issues to concern themselves with, such as Active Duty military personnel or emergency responders, more traditional styles and colors might be the better option. For any readers who may have served in the armed forces, I’m sure they might recall having read the standards published by their respective branches when it came to wearing of their respective uniforms. Though wearing a wedding ring certainly is not against any dress code I can think of (or recall from Army FM 21-20), still, I wonder just how appropriate my old chain of command would have felt about an orange hued, anodized tungsten wedding band!

 

There are for many men fewer concerns about wedding ring substance at the workplace, as their attention may need to be focused more on style. I myself, like many men who sit at desks, spend a great deal of my day typing or otherwise consumed by dexterous finger movements. As such, rings for office gents need to be lighter and fit as if they were not there. Ridges, sharp edges and even inlaid stones are perhaps things to be avoided when choosing your perfect wedding band. However, in the event that the wedding ring you choose is ornate in its nature, do be sure to see to it that the ring fits well and won’t swivel around your finger. I myself have a coworker who loves his wife and wedding band, but hates the small cuts he receives on the webbing between his fingers on occasion from the small ridges which flank both sides of his ring!

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“Steeling” Love – Stainless Steel a Growing Fashion

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Though certainly not the most popular of wedding ring materials, the appreciation for stainless steel rings is growing among younger couples. The strength, durability and overall cost in comparison to the other industrial metals used in band manufacture (i.e. tungsten or titanium), is what has possibly accounted for the annually rising demand for stainless steel that jewelers have been reporting over the past several years. Also, the metal has become extremely popular with modern “green” couples!

Stainless steel has many of the same benefits of its more costly counterparts, most notably titanium and tungsten. Though more often than not stainless steel is found in household goods such as cookware and cutlery, as well as a myriad of purposes within the medical field, its choice as a material for wedding bands is a solid one. Stainless steel is extremely scratch resistant as well as being famously stain and tarnish proof without losing any of the stylish elegance  which can be found with other, more expensive metal and metal alloy alternatives. Its resistance to stretching, metal wear and general durability are comparable to tungsten and titanium as well. More over, like its more expensive counterparts, stainless steel too is hypoallergenic and remains the most inexpensive metal for use in wedding rings and other types of jewelry. Though buyers should beware that other composites within any alloy ring, such as nickel or copper, are capable of aggravating any allergies the ring wearer may have. A few simple questions regarding the specific piece you are contemplating purchasing should be enough to ensure such an issue is not overlooked.

Do not be turned off by the idea of buying steel if you are under the impression that a wedding band made from it will lack style or artistic. Unlike tungsten and to a lesser degree titanium, stainless steel rings can be made just as fashionable and are in some ways capable of being even more trendy. Stainless steel is easily etched, engraved, and capable of being molded into any number of shapes an styles. Though simply walking into a standard “off  the rack” jewelry franchise chain will more than likely not yield a plethora of available models to choose from, custom boutiques and online retailers will often have many different styles and customized detailing available to the savvy client!

On a side note, but certainly not without importance, stainless steel wedding bands are a fine alternative to other precious metals when taking environmental considerations into account. Many modern couples who are environmentally conscious consumers choose stainless steel because of the far less invasive and damaging mining/smelting techniques which are employed in the refinement of iron ore. Believe it of not, some custom jewelers even specialize in making stainless steel wedding rings from recycled or reclaimed metal!

So when shopping for wedding bands that offer the same style, quality and durability as the pricier precious metals, but without the cost and environmental impacts associated with them, stainless steel is an obvious choice for creating a long lasting bond.

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The Tungsten Alternative

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

Over the past several years, tungsten has become an increasingly popular alternative to the more traditional metals used in wedding rings. This is especially true among men.  After all, why walk around with a gold band when you could be strutting down the block sporting the latest designs in tungsten carbide alloys! There are several reasons why tungsten has become so trendy of late, and I believe it is time we examine some of the main points surrounding its surge in popularity, as well as some of its little known drawbacks.

 

First off and foremost, as stated earlier, tungsten is by far a more popular choice with men when buying wedding bands than it is for women. There are perhaps two practical reasons which could account for this: expense and durability. Tungsten, though difficult for jewelers to work with and extremely  labor intensive due to its high melting point (at 6,192* F, it has the highest melting point of any metal), is none-the-less a far more cost efficient alternative for those budget minded individuals shopping for wedding rings. Should you balance it against any of the more common precious metals often used in the making of wedding bands, tungsten weighs in at pennies on the Dollar when making ounce-to-ounce price comparisons. Couple such considerations with tungsten’s durable, high ductility characteristics (it is very difficult to bend or dent, unlike gold or platinum); the metal becomes one desirable element for those seeking a wedding band of lasting quality and beauty.

 

“Beauty?” you might ask. Indeed! Do not let tungsten’s reputation as an industrial metal throw you off course. Tungsten has an unusual silvery luster, an almost mirror-like quality in its pure and polished form that many buyers find acutely appealing. Moreover, as a wedding ring, tungsten alloys can be just as desirous to modern buyers as more conventional metals due to the varied “color” schemes it reflects. Tungsten alloy wedding bands, though lacking in any true natural coloration, can run the black and white spectrum from the lightest of grayish hues all the way down to a high gloss black! Aesthetically speaking, many a ring shopper has been drawn to tungsten and its myriad of fine jewelry alloys due to their very nontraditional visual appeal. One final catalyst for excitement occurring within many buyers is the fact that tungsten is hypoallergenic, and so skin rashes and discoloration are non-issues when buying a tungsten wedding band.

 

However, like roses and thorns, tungsten too can find ways to prick the unaware consumer.  Tungsten is such a hard, dense metal that specialized crafting techniques such as engraving and resizing are all but impossible. In the event you should purchase a Tungsten-carbide wedding ring, these types of feats of workmanship are impossible. So let the buyer beware!

 

When all is taken into account, it is easy to see why tungsten is becoming a more and more popular choice across North America and Europe for today’s conscientious wedding band consumer. Fair prices, fine craftsmanship and durability are phenomenal characteristics for any ring to possess, and tungsten wedding bands score high marks in all three categories.

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