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We're probably going with a Tungsten band, too. We're not engraving onto ours, though. My only problem with this style of ring is that it can't be resized, which is a bummer. But FI really likes the look of them, and the price is unbeatable.
We looked at these at the jewelry store but the guy there told us that if something happens and the ring gets caught the only way to get the finger loose is the cut the finger off. EEEEEKKK!! My fiance works with his hands on a daily basis so that option is crossed off the list. I don't want him losing any fingers. We're looing at white gold. It's resizable, engravable and hides scratches and dings well. Hope this helps!
The myth that a tungsten ring can't be cut off if a fallacy. Please see below link:
http://www.titaniumstyle.com/titanium_tungsten_ring_cut-off.htm
We are probably going the tungsten route for FI because he works with his hands a lot and we don't want the ring to get all scratched up.
tungsten is not indestructible. Trust me. My husband got his, and we got it with a fantastic celtic design going all the way around. I think it cost like, $450. He got it because he also works with his hands. He wears gloves too. Less than a year of him wearing it, we brought it back to the store because the entire thing was all scratched up, going all the way around. So - we got it for its durability, but clearly its not. We were told it could not be engraved after it is made, so we didn't get to do that. So basically we could have gotten any ring and got it engraved and saved money, considering what we got. We made the store take it back and he got a new one. But now he can't wear it to work. I know there are sites that you can get them engraved when they are made, they do some sort of mold or something. But they will tell you they cannot be engraved. And don't get them because you think they will sustain everything. Wearing protective gloves and it still gets scratched? not worth the extra $$.
Tungsten is extremely strong and durable - but not completely indestructable (as the link above states). DH's ring is tungsten and we got it engraved (you just have to use a laser to engrave it). We bought it from Titanium Kay .com and got a very high quality ring (better than the ones DH tried on in jewelry store), great service, great return/exchange policy, they engraved the ring for us and the best prices of anywhere we looked at. Highly recommend them! Also, DH has been wearing his Tungsten ring for 9 months now and it doesn't have one scratch, ding or dull spot anywhere!!! It still looks brand new (and he works heavily with his hands). Some of his friends have titanium, gold and platinum rings and they complain that theirs are all scratched and scuffed....
I gave my future husband an engagement ring from titanium. He works in landscaping, so we needed something durable. It's been amazing and looks as great as the day I bought it. I paid about $130 online, so not being able to resize it was ok for me (I'd just buy another one if he lost that much weight!).
We are going the tungsten route! And I am pretty excited about it! The only downside is they can't really engrave them!
@dreambml - I think my husband has the same ring! All tungsten with a laser-etched celtic cross design. It's perfect for him - very manly looking.
My hubby is rough with his ring, though he does take it off before he works on the car or anything really tough. It's in perfect condition and he has been wearing it for about 4 months. But no, we couldn't get it engraved. @bluebutterfly - the option with the silver band in the middle sounds perfect.
Just FYI to all my fellow bees...you CAN ENGRAVE TUNGSTEN!!! My husband's ring is Tungsten Carbide and it is laser engraved with this: XI.XV.MMVIII (our wedding date in roman numerals). It just has to be done with a laser engraver.
www.titaniumkay.com is where we bought DH's ring ($89!) and they engraved it for us. If you want it engraved...it can be done!!
We went the Tungsten Route...got it for something like $150. I wasnt concerned with the engraving (neither of my rings will be engraved either, not our thing) so that wasnt a concern. Like someone said above, they CAN be cut off, but they are quite tough. FI LOVES his
We went with Tungsten too. Mr. S tried on a brushed white gold band and a tungsten band...to my surprise, he chose the tungsten - he liked the darker look of the metal.
I'm wondering if, just like anything else, how much you pay for the band affects how well it holds up? I had expected his band to be a lot cheaper than it was, but I think we ended up paying I think around $300-$400 for his band and that was with no markup because we have a contact in the jewelry district and we got my ring for significantly less than what they otherwise would have sold it for. I had expected if he went the tungsten route, his ring being $100-$200 (which I think we could have done online).
Anyway, just an idea...regardless, you can always upgrade/make a change later (when wedding expenses are behind you!) :)
We went the Tungsten route too and the ring is awesome! We did not do any engraving even though the store had offered it.
We are going the Tungsten route too! I didn't know it could be engraved, that's exciting!
I got my Fi a tungsten band from tungstendirect.com. It comes with a lifetime warranty, so if anything happens to it (besides losing it) its covered. And yes, they are engravable but have to be laser engraved. That site also engraves them
I second the comments that tungsten CAN be laser engraved, (and looks excelent), and that it CAN be removed in emergency situations with a standard pair of vice grips.
We also got a tungsten ring! A lot of Mr. Librarian's military friends recommended them for the durability.
We thought about tungsten, but ended up with titanium. I love that it can't be scratched or damaged by basically anything :)
We're doing tungsten!! We got one with a center diamond for $350!!
It does stink that they can't be resized and you need to be very careful because unlike gold or platinum, they will shatter and be ruined if you drop them!!
We got FI a tungsten ring from Shane Co for its durability. BUT it BROKE!! Yes, it cracked all across the band and there is nothing that Shane will do about it because it is not covered by their policy!! They have offered us another solution though. You can get a white gold band and have it rhodium dipped in a dark color or black to have the same look as the tungsten rings. You can have it re-dipped for the life of the jewelry to cover and new scratches making it a better idea than the original "indestructable tungsten" idea we first had.
I went with white gold but my fiance went with Tungsten. His ring is similar to this
I didn't really like it at first cause I'm more traditional but it is already growing on me! So by the time we get married I'm sure I'll really like it.
We got a tungsten ring and I didn't engrave it, although laser engraving was an option where I bought mine www.tungstenforever.com
He really liked the dark finish of the metal as well as the weight.
Does he work with his hands?
Our jeweler suggested not to go with anything other than gold or plat because if something were to happen and they had to cut off his ring they wouldn't be able to with tungsten/titanium. Just a thought
I was told the same thing as Miss Cake. I briefly stopping in a jewelry store to check out prices on Tungsten and the first thing the girl asked me was if hewas in the military or a police officer. He is both in the Army and going to the police academy! She said the same thing that if anything were to happen on the job and he injures that hand, no hospital in our area would be able to cut off the ring and he would lose his finger!!!! It totally freaked me out and I want him to change to titanium, but he doesn't seem too concerned with it! We'll see what happens :)
Ugh that makes me so angry that jewelers are still spreading that lie that tungsten can't be cut off. They just want you to get gold or platinum because they are more expensive. Emergency rooms definitely have the tools to cut them off!
My husband has a tungsten band. Due to their hardness, they cannot be engraved. I really liked the idea though because my husband works on cars and he won't remember to take it off every time he goes to work on a car. Working out great so far 3 months later!
My boyfriend's old wedding ring was tungsten with a silver band, and engraved. We took it to a radio chemistry lab to have it destroyed, mostly to get it "off his hands" since it couldn't be sold. Our radio chemist friend took a pair of pliers to it; the silver band bent while the tungsten shattered into a dozen pieces.
Honestly, I think you're just as well going for any other metal in terms of durability. They're just different kinds of strength.
Oh man, is it just me, or would the whole 'it can't be cut off' thing make for a HILARIOUS episode of MythBusters? Can't you just hear them joking about cutting each others' fingers off?
ahahahaha... I wonder if there's a way to submit ideas to that show.
My FI loves titanium and tungesten as well! He is rough on his hands so its a great route to go to avoid scratches etc. Also, super affordable so if he ever needs a different size we'll just get another! We found a great line of rings for rough/outdoorsy guys! We checked w/his family jewler and he said he could order it no problem. Alot of jewelers also carry these. Here is the website, check it out
We are looking to purchase a black tungsten ring soon. i hope we can find a good brand. Thanks ladies for the sites.
FI's ring is tungsten. We got it from Reeds Jewelers. It's a Triton ring. If he ever gains weight, it scratches, or breaks for any reason, they will replace it for free. FI is a mechanic and is very rough with his hands so it's perfect for his lifestyle.
Here it is:
http://product-search.reeds.com/TRITON-Tungsten-Carbide-Band-plu11-2892C-G.html
We got my husbands band from www.overstock.com for 56 dollars & some change! They also ahve them on www.amazon.com I read online you can have them engraved but it has to be laser engraving & not many will do this. But if you look hard enough I'm sure you can find someone to do it! :-) & They also have so many stlyes to pick from!
Here is my husbands:
Yeah, the myth about not being able to cut off a tungsten ring is complete urban legend. I work in a hospital and asked the ER and they said that although most fire departments dont have the tool to remove such a hard metal, most ERs do. Anyway, I got a tungsten ring for my FI from JVL www.jvljewelry.com and we both LOVE it. We shopped jewelry shops and the cost range was $200-$400 but we got ours for FREE using promo code BRIDE at check out. We had to pay $25 for insured/tracable shipping though. There is a thread on here that I learned about the promo from. I highly reccommend JVL
@MrsK2be: How is your hubby's ring now? I think I would like to get my FI a Tungsten ring but don't know from where.
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Any other brides go this route? We are looking this way, but worry that since they are so indestructable they won't be engravable. We looked at one with a sterling silver center band which could resolve the issue.