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Tungsten Rings have been very quickly rising in their popularity as wedding bands for men and women. Most people are very drawn to their beauty immediately, but one common misconception that many hold about Tungsten Rings is that they can’t be removed in case of an emergency. Because of this false impression many choose not to purchase a Tungsten carbide ring. This mistaken belief is absolutely not true! Tungsten Rings can be removed just as quickly and painlessly as gold or platinum rings, just using a different tool! Having he correct knowledge of what should be done, and the proper tool is all that is needed! Tungsten carbide is naturally quite strong, hard, rigid, and will not bend under any circumstance. Because of that, standard ring cutters that can cut through gold or platinum would not work on tungsten carbide rings. Instead, most jewelry shops and emergency rooms have a cutting tool designed specifically for tungsten carbide and titanium rings. We contacted a number of local emergency rooms, which all stated that they have the equipment necessary to remove a tungsten carbide ring.

In cases of non-emergency ring removal, the process can be done at home as well. Just as easily as gold or platinum rings. Place vice grip style pliers on the ring and adjust the jaws to clamp lightly. Once you have accomplished that step, release and adjust tightener one-third turn and then clamp again. Repeat until you hear a cracking sound and then continue the clamping process in different positions until the ring breaks apart completely. This is a very straightforward method that can be done!

Do not let the fear of not being able to remove a tungsten carbide ring keep you from checking them out. Tungsten is the only metal that can be permanently polished. The Tungsten carbide rings are well known as the �Permanently Polished Rings�. That means that the polish and finish can and will last for the life of the ring. Unlike gold and platinum rings, the surface of a tungsten ring will maintain its original shiny finish. A Tungsten Carbide ring is quite unique in the sense of its hardness. It is about 10 times harder than 18K Gold, 5 times harder then tool steel, and has four times the strength of titanium. Many people also enjoy the solid weight of a tungsten ring. Check out the great selection of tungsten carbide rings at many online retailers.