Pros and Cons of Tungsten Wedding Bands

Wedding bands are traditionally created out of gold of varying purities. Platinum has often been an alternative, albeit a more costly one due to the difficulty in working with the metal, while silver has also been an alternative but not as favorable due to the softness of the metal. Another alternative wedding band material that has emerged is tungsten, but one must consider the pros and cons of this metal before choosing it for a wedding band.

Durability
Tungsten wedding bands are very strong and show a resistance to bending that gold, silver, platinum and titanium can not come close to attaining.

Tungsten rings actually do not bend under pressure, instead it takes an extreme amount of pressure to shatter them. For this reason this metal is viewed favorably by those who perform manual labor since the rings do not wear during heavy loads. Scratch resistance is another advantage for tungsten rings as it takes a material with an abrasion capacity near that of a diamond to put a scratch in tungsten.

Resizing
Since wedding bands are intended to be items with a lifetime usable capacity, it is important to be able to re-size these rings as a person's weight can fluctuate throughout his life. It is nearly impossible to re-size a tungsten wedding band which is a disadvantage of the material for this application.

Engraving
Many people elect to have a special sentiment or date engraved on the inside of their wedding band to solidify the sentimental nature of the item. Due to the strength of tungsten engraving is not optional. A jeweler can attempt to engrave the band but these markings will be faint at best.

Maintenance
Tungsten is a popular choice for wedding bands as the metal does not require polishing to keep its original luster. Oils from the skin and outside chemicals do not have an effect on tungsten's sheen so it is a popular choice for those who desire a low maintenance band.

Allergic Reactions
Some jewelers use cobalt in the tungsten alloy for their bands. Many people are allergic to cobalt and experience rashes as a result of exposure. To negate the risk of this happening it is advised to buy a tungsten wedding band that uses nickel in its alloy composition. When nickel is used in tungsten alloys it actually becomes hypoallergenic, even to those who suffer from nickel allergies.

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