I agree. I might ask the wife on our 10 year anniversary to get me a platinum inset tungsten carbide ring from the site posted.
I agree. I might ask the wife on our 10 year anniversary to get me a platinum inset tungsten carbide ring from the site posted.
Considering that no one buys KIA's, the steel in them is rather exotic now that I think about it. Hmmm I could be sitting on a gold mine here!
Like this one?
http://www.danielsjewelers.com/modules/.../customizer/step1.php?products_id=6962
Tungstion makes a great ring for a Soldier or Marine (Because of It's toughness)
WHOA! How Low can we go? Aluminum anyone? Tin?
EDIT:
Let's turn this into a game of who can find the cheapest metal that a Wedding Band is made from?
It must come from a real jewler (one that sells diamonds too) so plastic is not too far out of the question as long as it has gold inlay or some rocks attached to it.
Let the Games (search) begin!
HamburgerBoy
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It's better than Platinum too, because it's made of rare carinthian plastic by (2 ft) monks living high up in the Los Legos Mountain Valley.
Size Matters
Back on topic...it almost holds up too well. It's eerie. I've actually tried to scratch mine...haven't been successful (never used a diamond though). So, it looks exactly the same as when I bought it. Only problem is that it is so hard that it cannot be resized. If I were to need it resized I actually have to get a new ring. However, my jeweler will exhange it for $50...much, much less than the original price.
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Very cool! If you dont mind me asking, what brand is yours and around how much was it?
Im just wondering because the $200 one seems a little bit too cheap (don't remember the brand), and trew tungsten ones are around $500-$600.
Fenixgoon
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(edit: my brother's ring is tungsten carbide)
my brother has one - it's practically indestructible. in fact, he's going to do the calculations for it, and if he deems it safe, fire a bullet at his own wedding ring!:Q
as far as tungsten carbide goes, it can withstand 500,000 PSI before breaking
my brother has one - it's practically indestructible. in fact, he's going to do the calculations for it, and if he deems it safe, fire a bullet at his own wedding ring!:Q
as far as tungsten carbide goes, it can withstand 500,000 PSI before breaking
I have to admit, even though the word tungsten doesen't make you think glittery like gold, platinum.. or even silver.. lol..
It looks good.
And it's unique.
now I want one.. heh.
It looks good.
And it's unique.
now I want one.. heh.
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Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
(edit: my brother's ring is tungsten carbide)
my brother has one - it's practically indestructible. in fact, he's going to do the calculations for it, and if he deems it safe, fire a bullet at his own wedding ring!:Q
as far as tungsten carbide goes, it can withstand 500,000 PSI before breaking
Well according to what ive been reading, it looks like it can be shattered at some point if need be. It cannot however be cut.
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That must be a pretty new thing. I never heard of tungsten rings. I've got a titanium band. It was durable, comfortable, and cheap, and light which was my primary requirement. But I like the looks of the tungsten ones too.
If money were no object, I would have gotten a Mokume style band. But they were very expensive. $1000+.
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&q=mokume+rings
If money were no object, I would have gotten a Mokume style band. But they were very expensive. $1000+.
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&q=mokume+rings
ultimatebob
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It also comes in handy for embedding the US Army logo on people's faces during bar fights! A true "Man's" ring!
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Wow, after reading a lot of your comments, I can't believe how shallow this forum is.
I would never knock on a person's choice for their wedding bands; it's a symbol of a life commitment, not a symbol of your pocketbook (which is what an engagement ring is).
Wedding bands are plain, timeless, and classic. They aren't supposed to be flashy. I couldn't tell the difference between a white gold, platinum, stainless, or tungsten band just by looking at one, nor would I care.
Tungsten seems unique, and it has properties that make it desirable (extreme hardness, lasting polish). I might look into getting one myself when I get married. I'm sure the S.O. will still want a platinum band to match her engagement ring, and that's fine.
I would never knock on a person's choice for their wedding bands; it's a symbol of a life commitment, not a symbol of your pocketbook (which is what an engagement ring is).
Wedding bands are plain, timeless, and classic. They aren't supposed to be flashy. I couldn't tell the difference between a white gold, platinum, stainless, or tungsten band just by looking at one, nor would I care.
Tungsten seems unique, and it has properties that make it desirable (extreme hardness, lasting polish). I might look into getting one myself when I get married. I'm sure the S.O. will still want a platinum band to match her engagement ring, and that's fine.
I agree, this forum just shows some of the problems with society...
The reason behind the wedding ring is the shape, not the material.... A ring symbolizes a neverending relationship. That's why it's round, following it, it goes on forever.
I love the comments like "Yeah that will show her you love her." Guess what, gold and platinum don't show love either... just wealth. Who cares what its made out of, as long as the idea is right. Hell, why not buy her a drum of oil, now THAT shows love! :roll:
The reason behind the wedding ring is the shape, not the material.... A ring symbolizes a neverending relationship. That's why it's round, following it, it goes on forever.
I love the comments like "Yeah that will show her you love her." Guess what, gold and platinum don't show love either... just wealth. Who cares what its made out of, as long as the idea is right. Hell, why not buy her a drum of oil, now THAT shows love! :roll:
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