SHENZHEN, China -- As tungsten rings become popular in recent years, more and more people start to learn and focus on them. Tungsten Republic (http://www.tungstenrepublic.com/) makes a basic knowledge summary of tungsten rings for consumers.
Pros
First of all, tungsten rings will never bend. Tungsten carbide is approximately three times stiffer than steel, and is much denser than steel or titanium. It is comparable with corundum or sapphire in hardness and can only be polished and finished with abrasives of superior hardness such as cubic boron nitride and diamond. You can hammer it crazily and it will always retain its shape. Secondly, tungsten rings never scratch. You can file away at it, and it will stay polished forever. Tungsten rings (http://www.tungstenrepublic.com/tungsten-carbide-rings/al...) are known for their strength durability to ensure a lifetime of luster and eye-catching appeal. And the biggest advantage of tungsten rings is the completive price! Tungsten rings are much cheaper than gold, platinum or diamond rings but as same as the superb quality. Besides, tungsten rings can be taken as wedding bands (http://www.tungstenrepublic.com/tungsten-carbide-rings/tu...) or engagement rings because of their eye-catching appearance and excellent quality. Not just gold or platinum rings can bind two hearts together, but also tungsten bands can do it. What’s more, it's hypoallergenic so if you have any allergies, it won’t happen with tungsten rings.
Cons
The imperfection of tungsten rings is that they cannot be re-sized. As tungsten is only second to diamond in hardness, the size of tungsten rings cannot be adjusted like other rings. So customers need to find a reputable jeweler who will carry a lifetime warranty on the rings. Additionally, if a tungsten ring falls onto the floor, it will break as it’s a type of hard-brittle metal. Or a tungsten ring with wood, carbon fiber or something else inlay, it will be smashed if hard objects hit. And as tungsten rings become more and more popular, different tungsten rings appear quickly. Consumers even cannot tell their quality. While all tungsten rings of Tungstenrepublic contain 85.7% tungsten, which is regarded as European Union Standard. They are lifetime warranty and consumers can feel free to buy.