In recent years, there has been a rising trend of using black tungsten rings as wedding rings. The reasons for this popularity may range their simple, classy look to the fact that people simply love black. Whatever the reason may be, we know that the trend is here to stay. Here is some interesting information about black tungsten rings and why you should choose them over other metal rings.
Tungsten is a chemical element that was first discovered from a mineral called wolframite. It derives its chemical name, wolfram (W), from wolframite. The name “Tungsten” is derived from the Swedish language, and it means “heavy stone.” It might be surprising to learn that tungsten is not naturally black in color; rather it is made by shooting very tiny particles of titanium zirconium alloy at a high velocity so that these particles embed themselves to the surface of the ring. This gives a tungsten ring its beautiful, onyx finish.
Tungsten has the highest melting point of all the metals at 6,191.6° F. On the Mohs scale, which measures hardness on a scale of 1 – 10 (1 being the softest and 10 being the hardest), tungsten scores 9 points. It is also believed that tungsten carbide is twice as hard as titanium or cobalt chrome. Some say that tungsten rings are indestructible, and while this is true to an extent, the reality is that tungsten is only slightly softer than diamond. Nevertheless, tungsten rings are shiny and among the most scratch-resistant metal on the planet.
Today tungsten carbide rings are the top-selling wedding band in America. Many are drawn to tungsten wedding bands because of their light-weight design, value, affordability, and durability, and IntelliRings provides a variety of tungsten rings in numerous colors. We offer a variety of black tungsten rings that can match with any outfit and are perfect for any occasion. Tungsten rings may not have the same return value as gold, but who buys a ring with the intent of returning it? Rings are meant to stay with us for the long haul, so check out IntelliRings today to browse a wide selection of tungsten wedding rings!