The Men's Tungsten Wedding Band, a not so traditional favorite

Today the trend in jewelry and fashion, especially when considering such a personal item as that of a wedding band, is to choose something unique, a piece that you will be happy with not just today but forever. Choose a wedding band that will still dazzle you on your silver or golden anniversary. Women traditionally have much more of an array to choose from, however being unique means not always following tradition. For this reason, men's tungsten wedding bands are a great choice for any man who takes pride in being selective and fashion forward.

When shopping for your man’s wedding band, follow the example of more and more couples who are considering a tungsten wedding band. Below are some points to keep in mind during your shopping process.

1. Durability

Tungsten Carbide will not bend. It is 10 times harder than 18K gold, 5 times harder than tool steel and 4 times harder that titanium. This metal measures between 8 and 9 on Mohs hardness scale. To give you an idea by comparison, diamonds measure in at a 10, which is the highest. Due to their extreme hardness, a men's tungsten wedding band will hold its shape despite consistent daily wear longer than any other ring on the market. As an added reassurance you have no need to worry that its unmatched strength and durability could harm you in any way. In case of an emergency situation, medical professionals are perfectly capable of quickly removing the band if there was ever a need, so rest easy.

2. Permanently Polished Sheen

A tendency with the vast majority of polished metals such as titanium, platinum or gold, is that upon close inspection you will continue to observe varying degrees of denting or scratching. This is not the case with tungsten carbide. To this end, tungsten has earned a reputation for appearing permanently polished. Due to this unique property, there are vendors who guarantee to re-polish or replace your men's tungsten wedding band for free in the rare occurrence that it should scratch. Any one choosing a tungsten band for themselves should be congratulated on this account, as it will hold its original polish like no other type of ring.

3. Make Sure it is Cobalt Free

No matter how you look at it or try to get around it, the old adage often proves itself true. You get what you pay for. Now there may be cases of getting a great deal and there is certainly no crime in that. But when making your selection from the wide array of men's tungsten wedding bands to choose from, please do your due diligence and ask the right question. Namely, "Is this band cobalt fee?" Why is this important? Plainly speaking, a tungsten band that uses cobalt as a bonding agent in its make-up may do permanent damage to your skin as it mixes with the natural oils in your body. Why do some tungsten ring manufacturers use cobalt as the binding agent? The simple and honest answer is that it is less expensive to use cobalt as the binder in place of nickel. Cobalt is quicker and less expensive to use when forging the bond between tungsten powder and carbide powders. But when you look at the effect it may have on our bodies, is the savings worth it? In addition, tungsten rings with cobalt binders tend to develop "spots" a few months after being worn. And these spots on the ring are near impossible to remove. Therefore when you choose your band, make sure to ask if it is cobalt free and you will be much more satisfied in the long run.

Having Your Facts in Order

So there you have the 3 must know essentials when making your selection of a men's tungsten wedding band. Be an informed consumer and enjoy its sultry mirrored finished for years to come as a commemoration of the love it represents.