BioBlu 27: Scott Kay Finds the Tungsten Wedding Ring Alternative
Scott Kay is arguably the world’s most notable wedding ring designer, and when Tungsten Carbide wedding bands became so obviously unavailable to any jewelry manufacturer other than Frederick Goldman, he decided to search for an alternative. Along with the help of Carpenter Technology Corporation, a leader in the production of quality metal alloys, he developed a stunning product for the manufacture of contemporary wedding bands.
It is called BioBlu 27 and is a bright white Cobalt alloy for creating stunning wedding rings. The name BioBlu 27 refers to the biologic quality of the metal, the blu refers to the Cobalt color, and 27 is the number given to Cobalt on the atomic table. Scott Kay’s remarkable wedding band alloy is a blend of 65% Cobalt, 29% Chromium, and 6% molybdenum, and is so strong it must be cut with a diamond plated tool.
Not only should the vows you take on your wedding day last forever, but Scott Kay also believes that wedding rings should be strong enough to last a lifetime. Well known for his unique and intricate wedding band designs, he was eager to find an alloy that would not only be indestructible, but also easily moldable. After he teamed with the Carpenter Technology Corporation to create the perfect alternative to the patented Tungsten Carbide Ring, he revealed BioBlu 27 to the wedding ring world at a press conference on October 29, 2009, at the Desmond Tutu Center in New York City.
Also called SK Cobalt, Scott Kay has released a stunning collection of wedding band designs utilizing the patented revolutionary material. Like Tungsten Carbide, BioBlu 27 is extremely scratch resistant, highly durable, and stunningly lustrous. What’s more is that while five times stronger, BioBlu 27′s bright white color is similar to the sought after look of precious Platinum, and is not at all brittle, like Tungsten Carbide has proven to be.
Cobalt is an essential part of biological life, the key ingredient in the important vitamin B12, and found naturally in the world. Since ancient times Cobalt has been used in pottery, glass, and jewelry, and more recently used in electroplating and porcelain enamels. It is also 100% hypoallergenic and trusted to be used in medical equipment.
While the new metal has proven to make virtually indestructible and utterly beautiful men and women’s wedding bands, SK Cobalt’s (or BioBlu 27) greatest benefit may be its price tag. Imagine a wedding ring as lustrous and bright as Platinum, stronger than Tungsten Carbide, and a fraction of the cost! Scott Kay’s SK Cobalt wedding band designs average $250 – $300 in price.
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