High technologies are 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 the jewelry art, displacing even gold, platinum and silver. Moreover, today's youth often prefer stylish tungsten rings even to wedding rings, this seemingly classic. They earned particular popularity in the USA and Asia, and today they are winning back the markets of Europe and the countries of the post-Soviet space.
Appearance
Tungsten rings, photos of which, at first glance, do not seem unusual, actually look like silver. Another thing is to see this alloy live! Its dull brilliance is simply mesmerizing. And in addition to 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.
Popular andcolored rings, for example, red and blue. Many models combine alloys of several shades, which also gives an amazing effect.
Strength test
The main feature of tungsten is its incredible strength. Even with intensive wear, they do not lose their appearance 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 - owner reviews indicate that it is impossible to change their size. Neither reduce nor roll out like gold and silver, they will not be possible.
This feature may affect one more thing. If you cannot remove the ring from your finger, you will have to tinker. It cannot be sawn in a jewelry workshop, like any other. There is only one tool - a vice. The ring must be slowly gently squeezed until it cracks. This procedure is absolutely safe for fingers.
Chemistry and Physics
It should be said that the super-strong metal tungsten itself is very fragile. Therefore, for the manufacture of rings, an alloy is used - tungsten carbide. It has tremendous hardness, surpassed only by diamond.
Most of the acids that can be crossed in everyday life do not enter into any reactions with this alloy. The ring will not tarnish or become cloudy.
Don't listen to the common gossip that tungsten rings weigh like rocks. In fact, in terms of weight, they are slightly larger than similar rings made of 585 gold. And 750 gold is even heavier than tungsten.
For two
Tungsten wedding rings are fraught with 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 the sock, they are many times superior to him. Such a pair of rings can even be inherited, they will be as good as new in a hundred years.
That's why today many young couples choose tungsten wedding rings. Reviews of the newlyweds testify 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 a masculine energy. It is used in the production of professional equipment, tools, as well as in military affairs. The expressions "sub-caliber projectile" and "winning drill" are associated with incredible power even among those who do not work at a construction site and have not been at war. But both in the projectile and in the drill, the base is tungsten.
And this ring can literally cut glass. Of course, not like butter with a heated knife, but still impressive scratches will remain. They can press a nail that has come out, use it as a lever, and do a bunch of other useful things. And, of course, it will easily cope with the cap of a beer bottle. Useful men's accessory, agree?
For the fair half
Modern jewelers are able to create beautiful sophisticated jewelry even from such a brutal material as tungsten.
Tungsten rings with inserts look especially elegant. Jewelry enamel, mother-of-pearl, leather, wood, ornamental and even precious stones are used as inserts.
Incredibly beautiful and colored rings: red, black, white, green. Just remember that the color layer does not have such a record strength as tungsten itself.
Myths and interesting facts about tungsten
Sellers often emphasize 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 cob alt. Both of these metals are not neutral. Theoretically, anyone can have a personal intolerance. And if you notice any discomfort, then tungsten rings are not for you. This happens quite rarely. By themselves, the alloy components are not harmful or toxic. And they are also part of white gold, and an allergy to it can appear with the same probability. In general, you should not be afraid of a reaction, but if it still exists, do not experiment with your own he alth, it is still more important than the most beautiful rings.
If you decide to engrave tungsten rings, please note that this will not be easy. Not every jewelry workshop has a cutter capable of scratching a super-strong alloy. You can only engravediamond drill.
Do not store the tungsten ring together 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 the rules of good taste in the selection of jewelry, always remember the relevance and sense of proportion.
