High technologies are entering our lives more and more. Technical innovations actively influence our entire lives, transforming our preferences and tastes. Jewelry is no exception.
New materials endowed with unusual properties are confidently occupying their niche in jewelry, displacing even gold, platinum and silver. Moreover, today’s youth often prefer stylish tungsten rings even to wedding rings, this seemingly classic. They have earned particular popularity in the USA and Asia, and today they are conquering the markets of Europe and the post-Soviet countries.
Appearance
Tungsten rings, photos of which, at first glance, do not seem anything unusual, are actually similar to silver ones. It’s another thing to see this rafting in person! Its dull shine is simply mesmerizing. And besides the classic silver-steel color, tungsten can have a completely different color.
Black rings look very unusual and expensive. They resemble black gold - a new trend, the price of such rings sometimes reaches fabulous numbers.
Colored rings are also popular, for example, red and blue. Many models combine alloys of several shades, which also gives an amazing effect.
Test of strength
The main feature of tungsten is its incredible strength. Even with intensive wear, they do not lose their appearance at all. There are no abrasions, cracks or scratches on them.
This material is very difficult to subject to any mechanical stress. Be careful when choosing tungsten rings - reviews from owners indicate that it is impossible to change their size. It will be impossible to reduce them or roll them out like gold and silver.
This feature may affect one more point. If you can't remove the ring from your finger, you'll have to tinker. It cannot be cut in a jewelry workshop like any other. There is only one tool - a vice. The ring must be gently squeezed slowly until it cracks. This procedure is absolutely safe for fingers.
King Solomon's ring. What to choose - silver, gold or tungsten?
“Yesterday an old woman came up to me on the street and offered to buy an eternal needle for a primus stove. You know, Adam, I didn't buy it. I don’t need an eternal needle, I don’t want to live forever.”
Ostap Bender
Tungsten jewelry is becoming fashionable and photos of rings on your hand are very impressive. This is a relatively new material, and if you believe what they write about it on the Internet, then tungsten cannot be broken with a hammer, sawed with a chainsaw, or dissolved in acid, and its chemical and physical properties are such that after many billions of years only sand will remain on our planet, pathetic remnants of the atmosphere and eternally youthful tungsten decorations.
At first glance, an eternal material for eternal words - and King Solomon himself would approve... Therefore, people who want to buy Solomon's ring now have a choice - what to prefer, classic precious metals or a new super-material? If gold and silver are familiar and understandable to everyone, then it’s time to get to know tungsten better.
The other side of the coin
Yes, that’s right, the tungsten ring of King Solomon, unlike gold and silver ones, does not burn in fire, does not deform, does not fade, does not break, and retains its beauty and shine forever. You can only interpret some facts in your own way, and sellers of tungsten rings are silent about a lot...
“Tungsten jewelry is 4 times harder than titanium and 10 times stronger than gold.”
FACT. Firstly, according to the international classification, only jewelry made of precious metals - gold, silver and platinum - are considered jewelry . Tungsten is not included in this list, and even the most beautiful products made from it are just costume jewelry.
Secondly, tungsten, like gold, is used in jewelry in combination with other metals, but alloys differ from alloys. tungsten compound has its own taste; there are no rules or regulations here.
But the composition of a piece of jewelry can always be determined down to the smallest detail - silver and gold rings always have a hallmark - reflecting the proportion of the precious metal.
Quite often, King Solomon's ring is made of tungsten carbide , but this alloy is not uniform in quality. If the ring is magnetic - this does not characterize King Solomon's ring from the best side - the decoration will quickly change color, and the inscription on the king's ring will be erased in the coming days. Good quality tungsten carbide should not be attracted to a magnet , only in this case there is a chance that you got a quality piece of jewelry.
“Tungsten rings are very strong and cannot be destroyed.”
FACT. Tungsten carbide is a very interesting material, so do not try to beat it with milk, saw it, or squeeze it in a vice - the metal will withstand these tortures, photos of rings on your hand after crash tests convincingly prove this. But if you throw the ring on the tiled floor, it will most likely break into two halves. High strength in the world of metals often coexists with high fragility : cast iron will also dull a circular saw, but will shatter into fragments when dropped from a height. So tungsten is, of course, durable, but it needs to be protected.
It is quite easy to mutilate any jewelry, including silver and gold rings, especially with a hammer, saw and vice. But we sincerely hope that our customers do not have such surreal thoughts.
“Our rings can only be scratched by a diamond”
FACT. Diamond can scratch anything - not just tungsten. But knives, forks, nail files and other home-grown tools demonstrated on YouTube really do not use tungsten. However, King Solomon's ring is somehow processed and the inscription on the king's ring is applied in some way?
In fact, tungsten carbide lends itself to special tools for working on metal - files, blades, etc. Of course, few people want to disfigure their favorite King Solomon ring with sandpaper, but lovers of experiments should think about it - after such an experience they will not be able to show a photo of the rings on their hands without single scratch. In ordinary everyday situations, tungsten rings are truly “indestructible”.
Silver and gold rings get scratched, but this does not happen as quickly and not as fatally as many people imagine. A fine network of microscopic cracks gradually covers the ring of King Solomon, it becomes not so new, but alive and natural. If desired, you can always restore the original shine to the ring in any jewelry store by polishing.
“Tungsten products are forever!”
FACT . Nothing lasts forever, especially spraying. Any gold tungsten King Solomon ring will become a natural color similar to medical steel in a couple of years. Therefore, if you are a fan of tungsten, give preference to silver or black products - the “native” colors of tungsten alloys. But the colored inscription on the king’s ring will fade over time, and then disappear completely. Silver and gold rings behave more predictably; the letters are made by casting - so they can only be destroyed together with the ring.
“Choose your size and order right now”
FACT . You need to choose the size of King Solomon's tungsten ring very carefully. The fact is that, unlike gold and silver products, tungsten rings cannot be reduced or enlarged. Jewelry made from precious metals is flexible - in any salon you can “adjust” the size in a few minutes.
“Tungsten rings do not deform and retain their shape forever”
FACT. A tungsten ring will indeed always be perfectly round, and for the first few days it will feel like a foreign hoop on your finger. By the way, it is for this reason that tungsten rings are often lost - they simply fly off your hand. Gold and silver rings behave like new jeans - they gradually “sit” to the figure, “crinkle” by fractions of millimeters so that the shape becomes comfortable for the owner.
"Tungsten rings are beautiful and cheap"
FACT. Let's not deny: King Solomon's tungsten ring looks quite impressive - weighty, solid and shiny. Photos of rings on your hand make you wonder why these precious metals are needed if they are so beautiful and so inexpensive! But are they that cheap?
I don’t even want to take into account a cheap “rattle” made of an incomprehensible alloy passed off as tungsten. But high-quality tungsten carbide products are much more expensive than silver! And the fact that tungsten is cheaper than gold is natural, it cannot be otherwise - it is not such a rare metal. Therefore, future owners of King Solomon’s ring should think about it: is it worth buying jewelry if you can afford a real piece of jewelry for the same money?
"This is King Solomon's real ring"
FACT. Yes... And taken straight from my finger. King Solomon had no idea about any fashionable tungsten, and his ring could not be made of this material. With 99.9% probability, we can say that the original ring was made of gold or silver - these metals have been the main material for making jewelry for several thousand years.
To sum it up...
Tungsten is a wonderful material, and everything that is said about it is absolutely true. Durable, inexpensive, aesthetically pleasing – the new metal has a bright future in jewelry. Only, if you decide to buy Solomon’s ring, think again, remember all the downsides of tungsten, count and think, are you ready to exchange the life-giving energy of the precious metal for an “eternal” ring? After all, as we know, “the miser pays twice.” And what would King Solomon do in your place?
Chemistry and physics
It should be said that the super-strong metal tungsten itself is very fragile. Therefore, an alloy is used to make rings - tungsten carbide. It has enormous hardness, surpassed only by diamond.
Most acids that you can come into contact with in everyday life do not react with this alloy. The ring will not fade or become cloudy.
Don't listen to the common gossip that tungsten rings weigh like cobblestones. In fact, they weigh a little more than similar rings made of 585 gold. And 750 gold is even heavier than tungsten.
Summary
Future newlyweds can stand out from the crowd if they purchase wedding jewelry not made of gold, but of tungsten. This metal has significant advantages that make it an ideal option in the eyes of practical and romantic people. Such a decision will delight the spouses for decades.
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Tungsten wedding rings contain deep symbolism. What could better personify love than the strongest alloy, which is not afraid of any external threats?
In addition, their price is incredibly attractive compared to gold. And in wearing they are many times superior to it. Such a pair of rings can even be passed on by inheritance; even after a hundred years they will be as good as new.
That's why many young couples today choose tungsten wedding rings. Feedback from newlyweds testifies to their good energy, giving a feeling of strength and constancy. Indeed, tungsten rings are eternal, just like true love.
Male character
Of course, tungsten has masculine energy. It is used in the production of professional equipment, tools, and also in military affairs. The expressions “sabot projectile” and “pobedite drill” are associated with incredible power even among those who do not work in construction and have not been to war. But both the projectile and the drill are based on tungsten.
And with such a ring you can literally cut glass. Of course, not like butter with a heated knife, but still impressive scratches will remain. You can use it to press in a nail that has come out, use it as a lever, and do a bunch of other useful things. And, of course, it can easily handle a beer bottle cap. A useful men's accessory, wouldn't you agree?
Myths and interesting facts about tungsten
Sellers often focus on the absolute neutrality of tungsten, which cannot cause allergies. This is the absolute truth. Only the composition of the jewelry alloy, in addition to tungsten itself, also includes nickel or cobalt. Both of these metals are not neutral. Theoretically, any person can experience personal intolerance. And if you notice any discomfort, then tungsten rings are not for you. This happens quite rarely. The alloy components themselves are not harmful or toxic. They are also part of white gold, and an allergy to it is just as likely to occur. In general, you shouldn’t be afraid of a reaction, but if it does happen, don’t experiment with your own health, it’s still more important than the most beautiful rings.
If you are planning to engrave tungsten rings, keep in mind that it will not be easy. Not every jewelry workshop has a cutter capable of scratching a super-strong alloy. Engraving can only be done with a diamond drill.
Do not store the tungsten ring with other jewelry, otherwise it may damage the metal and even the stones. Strong rings are safe for each other. By the way, these decorations do not need any care at all. They are not polished because such a need simply does not arise.
Combine tungsten jewelry with others wisely, do not forget about the rules of good manners in the selection of jewelry, and always remember about appropriateness and a sense of proportion.
Additional Tips
The choice of tungsten wedding rings should be thoughtful, since such jewelry cannot be changed. To avoid purchasing a low-quality fake, you should consider the following recommendations.
- To test the authenticity of tungsten, you just need to run a thin object, such as a paper clip or a door key, across the surface of the ring. There should be no scratches left on it.
- There are two grades of tungsten - premium and recycled. In the second case, the product will be of poor quality and not durable enough. To check the grade of the material, you need to bring a magnet to the ring - recycled tungsten will be attracted to it.
- The description of the jewelry should not include cobalt among other alloy materials. It makes the tungsten ring less resistant, especially to oxidation, and cheaper.
Interesting! Pay attention to rings made of other metals. Jewelry made of titanium or platinum looks great.
