Tungsten is the newest things in jewelry and fast becoming the most popular. Technology and science is an amazing thing that continually reaches new heights, which allow us more and more choices. But information is the key to making the right decision. To really understand that tungsten is the right choice you must know the pro’s and con’s
PRO’S
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Tungsten is the strongest metal out thereTungsten is extremely durable it doesn’t wear down or bend.
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It carries a high resistance to tarnish.
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Also it doesn’t scratch, sometime it could look like it is, but it is that the tungsten has brushed up against a softer metal and that metal has attached itself.
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Amazingly tungsten costs a lot less then traditional metals used for rings.
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Tungsten has the ability to hold it brilliant shine once it is polished.
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Hypoallergenic for those whom have sensitive skin
CON’S
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The weight of tungsten can make the ring feel heavy on the finger.
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Once a tungsten ring is forged it can not be re-sized, but not companies have a size warranty, if not the price wont break you to buy new one.
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Tungsten can’t be engraved in the traditional sense, however it can be laser etched at more beautiful intricate process.
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Due to the hardness of tungsten it can not be cut off in case of an emergency, it can however be broken off.
Even with the down side to tungsten rings, you can see that the benefits really do out weight them. You get an unparalleled piece of master craftsmanship that will last forever and can be passed down from generation to generation. Men that work in the career fields like auto repair and such seem to have fallen head over heads for tungsten because they can wear their precious treasure with less worry of damage. Once you get your own you’ll never want anything but tungsten.