High technology is entering our lives more and more. Technical innovations actively influence our whole life, transform our preferences and tastes. Jewelry is no exception.
New materials, endowed with unusual properties, confidently occupy their niche in jewelry, displacing even gold, platinum and silver. Moreover, even today's wedding rings, this seemingly classic, today's youth often prefers stylish tungsten rings. They earned special popularity in the USA and Asia, and today they are winning the markets of Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union.
Appearance
Tungsten rings, the photos of which, at first glance, do not seem unusual, actually look like silver ones. Another thing is to see this alloy live! Its dull sheen 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 heavy wear, they do not lose sight at all. There are no scuffs, cracks, scratches on them.
This material is very difficult to subject to any mechanical stress. Be careful when choosing tungsten rings - the reviews of the owners show that it is impossible to change their size. Neither reduce nor roll out, like gold and silver, they will be impossible.
This feature may affect one more moment. If you can’t remove the ring from your finger, you have to tinker. It can’t be cut in a jewelry workshop, like any other. There is only one remedy - a vice. The ring must be slowly gently squeezed until it crackes. For fingers, this procedure is absolutely safe.
Chemistry and Physics
It should be said that the super strong metal tungsten itself is very fragile. Therefore, for the manufacture of rings used alloy - tungsten carbide. It has tremendous hardness, it is superior to only diamond.
Most acids that can be crossed in everyday life do not enter into any reactions with this alloy. The ring will not fade or cloud.
Do not listen to the widespread gossip that tungsten rings weigh like cobblestones. In fact, they are slightly larger in weight than similar rings of gold 585. And 750 gold is even heavier than tungsten.
For two
Tungsten wedding rings conceal deep symbolism. What can 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 a sock they at times surpass it. Such a pair of rings can even be inherited, and in a hundred years they will be as good as new.
That is why today many young couples choose tungsten wedding rings. Reviews of the newlyweds testify to their good energy, giving a feeling of strength and permanence. And indeed, tungsten rings are eternal, like true love.
Male character
Of course, tungsten has male energy. It is used in the production of professional equipment, tools, as well as in military affairs. The expressions “ piercing projectile” and “victory drill” are associated with incredible power even for those who do not work on a construction site and have not been at war. But in the shell and in the drill, the basis is 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. They can be pressed into the nail that has come out, used as a lever, and a bunch of useful things can be done. And, of course, it can easily cope with a beer bottle cap. Useful men's accessory, agree?
For the beautiful half
Modern jewelers are able to create beautiful sophisticated jewelry even from such brutal material as tungsten.
Tungsten rings with inserts look especially exquisite. As inserts, jewelry enamel, mother of pearl, leather, wood, ornamental and even precious stones are used.
Incredibly beautiful and colored rings: red, black, white, green. Just remember that the color layer does not have such record strength as tungsten itself.
Myths and interesting facts about tungsten
Vendors often emphasize the absolute neutrality of tungsten, which cannot cause allergies. This is true. 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 may experience personal intolerance. And if you notice any discomfort, then tungsten rings are not yours. This happens quite rarely. The alloy components themselves are not harmful or toxic. And they are also part of white gold, and allergies to it may appear with the same probability. In general, you should not be afraid of the reaction, but if you still have it, do not experiment with your own health, it is still more important than the most beautiful rings.
If you plan to make engraving on tungsten rings, keep in mind that this will not be easy. Not every jewelry workshop has a cutter that can scratch a super strong alloy. Engraving can only be done with a diamond drill.
Do not store the tungsten ring with other jewelry, otherwise it can damage metal and even 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 taste in the selection of jewelry, always remember the relevance and sense of proportion.