| What Is Tungsten Carbide? Tungsten carbide is an inorganic chemical compound which contains equal numbers of tungsten and carbon atoms. In its most basic form, it is a fine gray powder, but it can be pressed and formed into shapes for use in industrial machinery, tools, abrasives, and jewelry. Tungsten carbide is one of the world’s hardest metals, comparable only to platinum and diamonds. It is four times stiffer than steel and is much heavier and denser metal than steel or titanium. It is comparable with a sapphire in hardness and can only be polished and finished with diamond wheels and compounds. It’s also one of the most popular alternative metal choices for men’s jewelry, due to its high strength and durability. The finish is highly resistant to scratches and scuffs, holding its mirror-like shine for years. A common misconception about tungsten carbide rings is they cannot be removed in the course of emergency medical treatment, requiring the finger to be removed instead. Emergency rooms and many full-service jewelry repair shops are equipped with jewelers' saws that can cut through tungsten carbide rings without injuring the hand or finger. You can have custom engraving and designs, on both the inside and the outside of the ring, and tungsten can have diamonds, gemstones, and inlays set into the ring. All of our tungsten designs can come in a variety of widths and sizes and are available to order in less than one week. In some cases, we can have it here the very next day. |