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For people who appreciate the hard and tough nature of Black Tungsten Rings but whose tastes are very modern, black tungsten rings provide an attractive and interesting option. Tungsten carbide is a scratch resistant substance made by applying a special heat compression process to a mixture of pure tungsten, carbon, and a binder metal such as nickel, which begins in the form of powder placed inside an injection mold.

Black tungsten is created in multiple steps. They will be explained in detail below, and because we believe in being honest with our customers and do not feel we need to con anyone into buying a piece of jewelry if it’s really right for them, this article also aims to clear up some common misconceptions about black tungsten jewelry. First, it is important to note that the term black tungsten does not describe a single component but rather refers to the shade of the finished product which involves a few. A black tungsten ring gets its dark outer color through the application of another layer of metal alloy to the external surface of a standard tungsten ring. This exterior layer does contain mostly tungsten, but to make the black opaque shine possible, titanium, carbon, and small amounts of rare-earth metals are also included in the mix. The surface of the ring is anodized before attaching the black tungsten coating alloy, which means the layer of oxidation on the surface of an object is thickened, making it more resistant to wear and corrosion. All of these metals are extremely conductive, and the term anodize is used because during the process, the anode of an electrical circuit is formed. A layer of the black tungsten alloy is then attached to the entire surface of the tungsten ring through electroplating, which uses electrical current and the specific chemical identity of a metal to evenly and permanently deposit material onto another object.

There are certain expectations that a black tungsten ring will fully live up to. The black tungsten ring itself is just as hard, durable, and damage-resistant as any of the other tungsten rings in our inventory. However, the anodized black coating that gives these pieces their unusual color is not quite as indestructible and can scratch or wear off in places after several years. Many black tungsten rings can have a fresh layer of the exterior black tungsten coating applied by a specialty jeweler, much in the same way that white gold rings should have another round of electroplating after a few years as they lose the rhodium or silver plating that lightens the gold’s color. The life of the black tungsten coating can also be stretched considerably through proper care. In nearly every case, the best way to clean and maintain tungsten jewelry of any kid is to gently wash them with soapy water and a soft cloth.

Black tungsten rings have an unusual and stunning appearance that many wearers find enthralling. Some customers have said that black tungsten puts them in mind of light at the end of the tunnel, a light in the darkness, and other such things that their spouse and commitment mean to them. Others express Black Tungsten Rings are appropriate because they have both light and shadow in them, and serve as a solemn reminder that they are pledging to stay together for better or worse. They are also particularly appealing to men, since they can appear more masculine and less flashy than other rings. Whatever it might mean to you personally, a Black Tungsten Rings are a trend-conscious and off-the-beaten path option when searching for the perfect token of love and fidelity.

Mens Tungsten Rings are made of the toughest metal alloy on the planet and consequently do not need quite as much maintenance as rings made from more conventional materials. However, though these nearly indestructible rings are designed to be almost maintenance-free, any ring or piece of jewelry worn as constantly in daily life as a wedding ring is bound to accumulate a little bit of grit here and there, even a tungsten wedding band. Therefore, we can all benefit from learning some basic rules about the care, maintenance, and cleaning of tungsten rings. The following dos, don’ts, and recommendations regarding proper care for your tungsten wedding ring will help you keep your ring as amazing and striking as the day you put it on!
Over time, dirt and oils from your skin and food, alcohols from cosmetics, and other substances with which you come into contact in your day-to-day routine can build on to any piece of jewelry worn without interruption and obscure the lifetime shine of tungsten wedding bands. Tungsten Rings band with no other alloy metal, or one that contains a nickel binder alloy, will not give you any hassle during cleaning as the chemical bond is impenetrable to oil. All dirt and oil will stay on the surface of the ring and can be easily removed by simply washing the tungsten wedding bands with hot, soapy water and wiping them with a soft cloth. Some jewelers sell tungsten wedding ring styles made with a cobalt alloy binder, a cheaper but less effective material. Use of cobalt binder alloys is generally looked down upon by reputable jewelers because they are not as strong, cobalt causes severe adverse reactions in some wearers with allergies or sensitive skin, and cobalt does grab surface oils that can then never be removed and ruin the ring. Since NONE of the tungsten rings we carry contain cobalt, permanent discoloration and oil deposits will never be a problem. You may also find that during this easy cleaning process, marks that seemed to be scratches will disappear. These are not scratches at all; they are in fact other materials that formed weak bonds to your ring due to its unusual electrical properties.
Because tungsten carbide wedding bands do not have any of the weaker properties of other popular metals like gold and silver, they do not need to be maintained as much. However, their chemical composition and unique electrochemical traits are so incompatible with solvents and processes used on softer metals that an otherwise damage-resistant tungsten ring can have an extremely adverse reaction to these traditional methods. As stated above, the best cleaning solution for a Tungsten Rings is the tried-and-true hot water and soap. Jewelry cleaners, even those sold by high-end jewelry retailers or marketed as safe for all jewelry are not recommended as they may at worst contain enzymes and harsh chemicals that will permanently damage the luster or structurally weaken tungsten carbide rings, or at best are nothing but an expensive variation on you guessed it! ordinary dish soap. It is also not recommended to place tungsten wedding bands in an ultrasonic cleaner; though the metal that makes up your ring is incredibly strong, tungsten carbide begins the forging process as two pure-element powders and can be badly damaged by exposure to ultrasonic waves. Don’t risk your precious ring or hard-earned money when the best solution is in your own kitchen!