If you’re looking for a unique men’s wedding band that’s durable, modern, and low maintenance, a tungsten carbide ring may be the answer. Tungsten carbide is a strong and scratch-resistant metal available in a variety of colors and styles. A striking alternative to traditional looks like gold, platinum, or silver, tungsten carbide is as stylish as it is enduring.
Key Considerations When Shopping For A Tungsten Carbide Ring
Advantages
- 10x harder than 18k gold (making it the hardest metal available for jewelry)
- Scratch resistant & durable
- Won’t tarnish or fade
- Requires little to no maintenance
- Great for a active lifestyles
- Available in multiple colors
- A sustainable choice
- A great value
- Most are compositionally hypoallergenic
- A sleek, modern, and unique look
- A stylish alternative to gold, silver, and platinum
Disadvantages
- Cannot be resized
- Can be heavier than rings made of other metals
- Some compositions may contain of nickel, which can’t be worn by those with a nickel allergy
- Can crack or shatter if dropped or hit against a hard surface
Tungsten Carbide Advantages & Disadvantages At A Glance
| Category | Advantage | Disadvantage |
| Durability | Scratch resistant, won’t tarnish or fade Requires no maintenance |
May crack or shatter when dropped Cannot be resized |
| Weight | Hardest metal available for jewelry—only diamond-based rings are harder) | Can be heavy |
| Allergy Sensitivity | Generally hypoallergenic | Some compositions may contains nickel, which cannot be worn by those with a nickel allergy. Please check the specific component mix for potential sensitivities |
| Look | Unique, contemporary Available in multiple colors and styles |
Doesn’t look like a traditional gold, platinum, or silver wedding band |
| Cost | Affordable Sustainable |
Choosing a Tungsten Carbide Ring
Think tungsten carbide is right for you? Let’s help you find your band!
- Choose your color: black, white, and gray are popular looks
- Choose your style: many tungsten carbide rings have inlays or are two-tone
- Check the tungsten carbide percentage to ensure that the ring is at least 80% tungsten carbide (all of Robbins Brothers Triton rings are 85%)
Men’s Wedding Bands
Your local Robbins Brothers store has a variety of men’s rings to choose from — including tungsten carbide men’s wedding bands. Stop in anytime and we can answer your questions about tungsten carbide and other metal options.
Browse our Triton wedding rings to experience our selection of men’s tungsten carbide wedding band selections for yourself.
Triton Rings feature:
- Unique styles and colors: including black, white, gray, yellow gold, and rose gold with ceramic interiors and inlays
- Protective, carbon-based coating: Triton’s raw black DLC coating contains diamond properties that are often used in luxury watches and high-end performance tools. This unique coating (vs. a more traditional PVD coating) decreases corrosion and increases wear resistance while maintaining a luxurious and comfortable heavyweight feel and matte-black patina.
- Durable tungsten carbide – Triton’s TC 850 is an 85% tungsten carbide metal that is over 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale and the most scratch-resistant material available in a wedding band.
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