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Tungsten carbide doesn't scratch (seriously!), and has some weight to it--more than gold, less than platinum. It is very hard to break but can be cracked off very quickly in an emergency with a special vise tool most ambulances and all emergency rooms should carry--it can also shatter accidentally, for example if dropped on certain types of tiles (but this is fairly rare). Tungsten carbide sometimes contains nickel which some people are allergic to. It is a darker (but still shiny) grey than platinum, white gold, or silver. I'm not sure if it can be made with a black finish, but I think so.
Titanium DOES scratch, although less so than platinum or gold, still noticeably. It is very lightweight--feels almost like plastic in your hand. It is also very hard, but pure titanium can be removed with standard jewelry cutters, although it takes longer. Aircraft grade titanium, which some stores also sell, is much harder to cut off. I have never heard of a titanium ring shattering or cracking accidentally like tungsten though. Titanium rarely causes metal allergies. It is lighter grey than tungsten carbide, but still darker than the other white metals, and can also be made with a black finish..
Mu hubby has a tungsten carbide ring he never takes off, and I have a titanium ring for only nighttime and chore wear. My hubby LIKES the extra weight (titanium is so light its a little eerie), his is still mirror-polished after a year and mine--which gets far less wear--is dull, and I think tungsten carbide is a little safer than titanium. And to me, the no-scratch finish outweights the rare chance he might shatter it accidentally. So in a nutshell, I would go back and get the tungsten carbide if I could. But you may value different things than we did!
For *where* to buy, i highly recommend www.titaniumstyle.com -- they sell both metals, and have a nice variety, good prices (~$100), and good policies/service.
My hubs chose Tungsten... he loved the look of it (not too shiny, not too matte) and the color (he chose a dark gray) and liked that it had a little more weight than titanium. Plus, it was seriously inexpensive. He gets compliments on it all the time!
My husband has a Tungsten ring too. It has a warranty on it in case he ever needs a different size (since they can't be resized). He really likes it and it doesn't have any scratches after 7 months.
i got mine a tungsten, he picked it out tho. He loves it plus i has 1 small diamond :)
My hubby has a tungsten as well and he loves it! The only downside is that it cannot be resized, but we also have a warranty on it so that if he ever needs a new size, he can go back to our jeweler to get it. Also very dark, and has a small band in the middle that is shiny vs the outsides which are matte. It CAN be engraved despite what some jewelers will tell you. My husband's is engraved on the inside. They are a little heavier than an average white gold ring.
My FI and I are looking at tungsten for him but also considered titanium but Im glad i saw this post!
My husband has a tungsten carbide band. We chose it for its durability and because DH preferred a heavier ring. He said the Titanium could fall off and he would never even know because it's so light!
He's worn it now every day for over a year and it looks BRAND NEW! It is still perfect- no scratches, no dullness, nothing! It was a great choice :)
Plus, some people will try to tell you that it can't be engraved, but it can. I got DH's engraved at the place where we bought it. After doing much shopping around, we ended up buying it online at www.titaniumkay.com. They had great customer service and they engraved the ring for me with their special laser engraver.
my husband has tungsten and it is really shiny and doesn't scratch. it's also pretty heavy, which i would think would be uncomfortable. i would imagine titanium would be a lot lighter, but I'm not sure if it is the same strength-wise.
My FI requested titanium after comparing the two. He likes the light weight of it and for possible allergic reactions figured it would be a better choice for now until we upograde and he gets platinum some time in the future.
I'm considering tungsten... but now that I've read about the allergies this makes me reconsider
Great post, we're in the process of deciding, and I personally liked Tungsten, so I'll mention this info to him. Thanks!
We got my FH titanium, he was adament that he wanted this and took us 10 ring stores to find it an a whole day. ( I was over ring shopping within the first 2hrs and 4 stores)
My SO and I have been ring shopping lately alot for him. He wanted Tungsten Carbide for along time.. HOWEVER!!!!! After going to a place in Pittsburgh called Orrs jewelers and being sent to Scott Kays site.. this is why we will never order Tungsten http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9z1uH-Q81U&NR=1. My SO has decided he wants a Scott Kay SKCobalt or an 18K Sparta band from Scott Kay.
My STBH picked out a Titanium ring. He went back and forth between this and the Tungsten. He didn't like the Tugsten b/c the sales person told us it had to be LASER CUT OFF! OMG! and he didn't like the shine to it.
He's a Machinist by trade, but he CANNOT wear his ring @ work. (Company will fire you if you do) and DUH! it's a safety risk too!
I read in the 2nd post the "postee" said she had a ring just for nightime and chores. I don't have another ring for that, but I just take my off and place it in a small bowl above the kitchen sink. I don't like to fold clothes (heavy things like jeans) or wash dishes with my nice rings on. I nearly ruined my hs class ring when I got it in bleach water! Then I lost a cheap one behind a baseboard heater in my room! I have always taken off my rings when I head to bed or am doing heavy housework.
Tungsten was my penis life support organism's choice. PLSO loves it - he reports that it is durable and he also loves the colour. We are considering a two-year anniversary addition ring in Tungsten.
my FI is a mechanic and he has a tungsten engagement ring which he NEVER takes off not even for work and its in fantastic condition. it has one tiny scratch but considering we don't think thats a problem.
he is going to have a tungsten wedding ring too. he wants a diamond in that one so will keep it for best and continue to wear his current ring the rest of the time
yes tungsten comes in black
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I want to get my FI a wedding band that is an alternative to gold. I've heard pros and cons to both tungsten and titanium. Does anyone have experience with either? I like the brushed look (not super shiny) and I'm also considering a black band...
Any thoughs?