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For people who appreciate the hard and tough nature of Black Tungsten Rings but whose tastes are very modern, black tungsten rings provide an attractive and interesting option. Tungsten carbide is a scratch resistant alloy made by applying a special heat compression process to a mixture of pure tungsten, carbon, and a binder metal such as nickel, which begins in the form of powder placed inside an injection mold.

Black tungsten is created in multiple steps. They will be explained in detail below, and because we believe in being straightforward with our customers and do not feel we need to misinform anyone into buying a piece of jewelry if it’s really right for them, this article also aims to clear up some common misconceptions about black tungsten jewelry. First, it is important to note that the term black tungsten does not describe a single component but rather refers to the color of the finished product which involves a few. A black tungsten ring gets its dark outer color through the application of another layer of metal alloy to the outer surface of a standard tungsten ring. This exterior layer does contain mostly tungsten, but to make the black opaque shine possible, titanium, carbon, and small amounts of rare-earth metals are also included in the mix. The surface of the ring is anodized before adding the black tungsten coating alloy, which means the layer of oxidation on the surface of an object is thickened, making it more resistant to wear and corrosion. All of these metals are extremely conductive, and the term anodize is used because during the process, the anode of an electrical circuit is formed. A layer of the black tungsten alloy is then plated to the entire surface of the tungsten ring through electroplating, which uses electrical current and the specific chemical properties of a metal to evenly and permanently deposit material onto another object.

There are certain expectations that a black tungsten ring will fully live up to. The black tungsten ring itself is just as hard, durable, and damage-resistant as any of the other tungsten rings in our catalog. However, the anodized black coating that gives these pieces their stand-out color is not quite as indestructible and can scratch or wear off in areas after several years. Many black tungsten rings can have a fresh layer of the exterior black tungsten coating applied by a specialty jeweler, much in the same way that white gold rings should have another round of electroplating after a few years as they lose the rhodium or silver plating that lightens the gold’s color. The life of the black tungsten coating can also be lengthened considerably through proper care. In nearly every case, the best way to clean and maintain tungsten jewelry of any kid is to gently wash them with soapy water and a soft cloth.

Black tungsten rings have an unusual and lovely appearance that many wearers find symbolic. Some customers have said that black tungsten puts them in mind of light at the end of the tunnel, a light in the darkness, and other such things that their partner and commitment mean to them. Others say Black Tungsten Rings are fitting because they have both light and shadow in them, and serve as a solemn reminder that they are agreeing to stay together for better or worse. They are also particularly appealing to men, since they can seem more masculine and less flashy than other rings. Whatever it might mean to you personally, a Black Tungsten Rings are a trend-conscious and off-the-beaten path choice when searching for the perfect token of love and fidelity.