Absolutely YES! Many Tungsten and tungsten carbide rings have Cobalt in them. The alloy containing Cobalt is easier to procure and tungsten rings containing Cobalt are being commonly sold. However, tungsten rings containing Cobalt will develop a negative reaction to your skin. After a short time period the ring will develop oxidation spots that cannot be removed or polished out. This is due to the Cobalt reacting to the human body. You can easily prevent this from happening by purchasing one of our Cobalt free tungsten carbide rings.

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The tungsten bracelet is a bracelet that comes in various shapes and sizes and is made of tungsten, which is a steel gray metal. This type of bracelet can be found in styles fit for both men and women alike. Choosing a tungsten bracelet is largely dependent on personal choice and also when and where the bracelet will be most frequently worn. If the tungsten bracelet is to be worn as a glamor piece, a lighter look would be chosen, while a heavier woven piece would prove to be a better choice for a bracelet that will be worn as a casual accessory.

As a fashion accessory, one of the attributes that makes the tungsten bracelet so popular is that it is crafted from scratch-proof metal. It is also a hypo-allergenic substance, which makes it popular with those who have metal allergies, especially those with an intolerance to zinc. Its density is similar to that of gold or silver, so it lends itself to a high level of comfort for the person wearing it.

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When choosing a bracelet made of tungsten, it is important to recognize that it will not need polishing, a necessity for those bracelets made of the more commonly found gold or silver metals. These incredibly tough bracelets come in a large variety of styles. Brushed tungsten is a quite popular choice and is often the choice for active-wear pieces. Those tungsten bracelets crafted with a smooth finish reflect light brilliantly and often are considered a dressier piece.

One popular style found in both men's and women's bracelets is a woven or modular design. Though the metal is a heavy one in its appearance, it still proves to be a popular choice by both sexes. These bracelets, with their distinctive designs and patterns, come in a variety of widths and weights.

Tungsten bracelets are designed with a unisex approach to their appearance. Both men and women may choose the same bracelet and find that it looks equally fitting on their wrist or arm. These bracelets are often offered with a sizing option so that the bracelet can be tailored to fit the arm of a man or a woman. The type of tungsten bracelet chosen is dependent purely on a matter of personal choice. The bracelet may prove to be an everlasting part of a person's jewelery, as it is known for its permanence, as these bracelets are crafted from one of the most durable substances known.

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Price – Titanium and tungsten carbide are both very affordable alternatives to pricy precious metals and are fairly comparable in price. For both materials prices can vary based on style, manufacturer and quality of the material.

Composition – Titanium is a metal that is slightly alloyed with other elements for use in jewelry, usually aluminum and vanadium (depending on the grade). The most commonly used grades for titanium jewelry (aircraft, extra-hard and commercial pure) are at least 85% pure titanium. Tungsten carbide is a compound made from the rare metal tungsten and an equal number of carbon atoms.

Hardness - Both titanium and tungsten carbide are considerably harder than precious metals like gold and platinum. However, tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials in existence and substantially harder than titanium, registering a 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness (compared to titanium’s score of 6).

Scratch-resistance – Due to its hardness tungsten carbide handily beats titanium when it comes to scratch-resistance, though titanium is still considerably more scratch-resistant than other popular materials. There are virtually no materials other than a diamond that can scratch tungsten carbide.

Crack-resistance – Titanium is much more crack-resistant than naturally brittle tungsten carbide. Tungsten carbide’s extreme hardness paired with its brittleness means that tungsten carbide rings can crack or shatter if struck against a hard enough surface. While some higher grade tungsten carbide bands demonstrate decreased brittleness, as a general rule titanium rings are still a better fit for men who work a lot with their hands.

Weight – Titanium and tungsten carbide rings are practically at opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to how they feel on the finger. Despite their durability, titanium rings are extremely lightweight, and are perfect for the more jewelry-phobic. On the other hand, tungsten carbide rings are quite dense and heavy, and have a pleasantly weighty feel on the finger.

Color – Both titanium and tungsten rings have a handsome natural gunmetal grey color, and can also be seen in popular black versions. White tungsten is also an option for tungsten carbide rings, which offers a more “classic” appearance that resembles white gold or platinum.

Hypoallergenic properties – Most titanium rings are hypoallergenic and appropriate for those with skin allergies, while most tungsten carbide rings are not. This is generally because many tungsten carbide rings employ the element cobalt, which can be an allergen for some skin types.

Emergency removal – A common myth for both titanium and tungsten carbide rings is that they cannot be removed in case of emergency. Both types of rings can certainly be removed in emergency situations, though the methodology for removal will vary – titanium rings will need to be cut through using something like a jeweler’s saw, while tungsten carbide rings will have to be cracked using vice grip pliers.

Resizing – Because of their strength, as a general rule neither titanium nor tungsten carbide rings can be resized. However, both materials are inexpensive enough that simply replacing them is a viable option.

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