November 8, 2008

Tungsten Bracelets: Powerful and Unique (Tungsten Carbide Jewelry)

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Are you looking for a bracelet that stands out? Are you looking for something different than the gold and silver that everybody else is wearing? Then you need a tungsten bracelet. The masculine, deep gray color of a tungsten bracelet will really set you apart from the pack. And, as if that weren’t enough, tungsten bracelets will never scratch or wear down, because tungsten is the hardest metal on earth! This means that you can wear your tungsten bracelet even during the most rugged of activities, and never worry about it being damaged! These are the reasons why a tungsten bracelet is perfect for the active, powerful man. Strength, boldness, and a rugged beauty: these are the attributes that set tungsten apart!

Why a tungsten bracelet is the best choice:

The most important aspect of tungsten is its hardness! Gold and platinum are extremely soft metals. When you wear a gold or platinum bracelet you have to constantly be on your guard about scratching or otherwise damaging it. But you can wear a tungsten bracelet anywhere and never have to worry about scratching it. In fact, the only way to scratch a tungsten bracelet is with a diamond, and only if you were really trying. Also, due to their softness gold and platinum bracelets have to be polished all the time. Tungsten, on the other hand, will retain its beauty and luster for a lifetime, without ever needing to be polished! Unlike gold or platinum, you will never have to worry about your tungsten bracelet.

Another reason why tungsten is such a great choice is the weight. Weighing in at almost twice that of silver, the value of a tungsten bracelet is undeniable. A bracelet this heavy simply exudes power.
For people with sensitive skin tungsten is the perfect jewelry metal. Many people are allergic to gold, silver, or platinum, or more commonly zinc or nickel, which are used as alloys in most jewelry. You don’t have to worry about this with a tungsten bracelet, because tungsten is hypoallergenic. This means that you will no longer have to deal with rashes and discolored skin from wearing your bracelet.

Probably the coolest thing about tungsten, though, is that it is exotic. Everybody wears gold and platinum, but tungsten is something different, something unique. A tungsten bracelet is not a flashy gold or shiny silver, but a deep, strong gray that will leave no one in doubt of who you are.

Where is the best place to purchase a tungsten bracelet:

To get an idea of the different styles and prices that are available in tungsten bracelets it is more convenient to view them online before shopping around at local jewelry stores.

Retail jewelers will sometimes carry a small selection of tungsten bracelets, but you are most apt to find them online. Just type "tungsten bracelet" into an Internet search engine like Google or Yahoo and you will find several reliable websites that specialize in tungsten bracelets. The cost of a tungsten bracelet is dependant upon many variables. A tungsten bracelet between 50 and 8o grams in weight should cost about $150 to $250.


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November 3, 2008

Tungsten Carbide - The Ultimate Metal for Mens Rings (Tungsten Carbide Jewelry)

Tungsten Carbide vs. Titanium

Titanium rings look great new, and usually are less expensive. It is very common for people to mistakenly believe that the two metals are either the same thing or equal. Titanium is a strong metal but not resilient like tungsten carbide. Over time titanium rings will scratch and lose their polish thus needing to be refinished. Tungsten alone (not tungsten carbide) is also much like titanium. Without the carbide it does not gain its extreme hardness and durability. Only when tungsten is combined with a carbon alloy is it transformed into tungsten carbide, the strongest of all metals. Tungsten carbide is also a heavier metal than titanium which is very lightweight, making it more durable and better looking.

Tungsten Carbide vs. Gold & Platinum

Traditionally gold or platinum were the only choices that people would consider when buying a wedding band, or any ring that symbolized something important. Tungsten carbide has become a worthy substitute to these precious metals due to it's brilliant forever lasting mirror like polish and resilient finish. Gold and platinum rings are also very brilliant but fade quickly and scratch very easy, over time gold and platinum can also begin to warp causing the ring to become "untrue" (not round). This nasty little side effect often is the culprit behind people not being able to remove their wedding bands and needing to have them cut off. Tungsten carbide rings can be easily removed in an emergency by a skilled professional just as easy if not easier than gold rings.

How to size your tungsten ring?

Since tungsten carbide rings are thicker and are comfort fit, we recommend that when trying to decide your size, that you use the standard narrow gauge finger sizers, regardless of the width of the ring. This is to account for the comfort fit shape of the inside of the rings. Please keep in mind that fingers swell and shrink depending on the time of day and temperature. To be absolutely sure of your size we recommend you make your decisions with that in mind. On average many people find that when they are happier with a ring that is a half size smaller then what they are sized for. This is to accommodate the comfort fit of our rings.

What do tungsten rings look like?

Sometimes people will ask "What do your rings look like?" The most popular tungsten ring styles have a mirror polish. The rings are polished to a brilliant mirror finish that will last forever. They are slightly darker then platinum but are close enough in color to be often confused. Some cheaper rings are dark or grainy (not recommended). If you are confused about the look of a particular ring, simply email the vendor and ask them to send more detailed images or better descriptions.

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