About Black Tungsten Rings
What about Black
Tungsten Rings and Their Variations?
Over the last few
years, more people have come to appreciate the distinctive style of black
rings. Whereas silver and gold rings have a classic look, black tungsten
wedding rings are bold and modern. Plus, the black color never goes out of
style and goes with everything.
When it comes to
wedding bands, style is important, but durability is as well. Some people
prefer the lightness of titanium rings. However, other people prefer a metal
material for the ring they’ll wear forever and has some weight. Tungsten is one
of the toughest materials available, second only to zirconium. This means that
tungsten rings are significantly more durable and tougher than gold for
example. Below we tackled the metal variations.
How
does silver tungsten become black tungsten?
To achieve the intense
finish of black tungsten wedding rings, jewelers use a special plating
technique called PVD, or Physical Vapor Deposition. This process involves the
application of a titanium alloy on the tungsten. By shooting the atomic
particles at incredibly high speeds, jewelers can create a durable coating on
the surface of tungsten rings. PVD plating is also used in the luxury watch
industry, to apply colored finishes like black, blue, or rose gold onto other
materials. Even though PVD plating is significantly more durable than
traditional finishes, it still doesn’t match the incredible scratch-resistance
of silver tungsten. However, with a bit of care, black tungsten rings will look
beautiful for a long time. They can also be re-plated when needed.
The vast majority of
gold or silver wedding rings are simple, especially when it comes to more
traditional designs. This was also the case with the first tungsten rings. Even
if it has been used for years now in jewelry manufacturing, tungsten is a
relatively new material in the industry.
Over the last ten years,
tungsten has continuously grown in popularity, with no signs of stopping. With
this growth in demand, tungsten ring designs have also become more creative and
widespread. As jewelers explore the combination of different materials, black
tungsten bands have begun to rival other materials when it comes to available
styles.
Available designs include
everything from black and gold wedding bands to black tungsten rings with diamonds.
Natural inlays like wood, opal, dinosaur bone, meteorite and mother of pearl
also provide a creative way to make these rings extra special and unique. Even
a simple combination of silver and black tungsten can create a striking visual
effect.
Although
tungsten come on various colors and mixtures of designs and materials. Black and silver men’s wedding band styles are
more subtle than black and gold rings, but they still create a bold contrast
between the two materials and their colors. These rings usually feature
polished silver plating. This gives a beautiful sheen to the ring and
highlights the intensity of black tungsten further.
As for style, you can
find a wide range of black and silver men’s wedding band designs. Apart from
elegant matte brushed black tungsten rings with polished silver edges, you can
also choose a black tungsten wedding band with silver stripes and an authentic
abalone inlay. Or a black ring with a silver groove on the center. More intricate
designs are also available. For example, a black tungsten wedding band with a
silver Celtic pattern.
Styles can feature
domed or flat profiles, beveled or pipe cut edges, as well as one or more CZ
settings. Clear or colored CZ stones can also be used. Depending on their
color, a CZ can make even a simple black tungsten ring look luxurious.
Exquisite designs can feature simple geometric shapes and multiple CZs set in a
diagonal stripe on the center of a black tungsten ring.
Matte
black men’s wedding bands
Perhaps the largest
category of available black tungsten rings, matte black wedding bands come in
an impressively wide range of widths, color combinations, and styles. The
widths range from 6mm and 8mm to 10mm and even 12mm.
Simple matte black
rings can feature beveled edges or stepped edges. The edges usually have a
polished finish to add another layer of texture to these elegantly minimalist
styles. You can also find flat matte black men’s wedding bands with polished
pipe cut edges.
For those who prefer rings with a color or contrasting accent, the options are almost endless. These rings can feature red grooves, purple grooves, or lime green groves (to name a few), vibrant blue interiors or modern white interiors.
Styles vary from
simple to more complex. You can find all-black tungsten rings with beveled
edges as well as black and blue matching rings. Blue signifies wisdom and
loyalty, making black rings with blue accents extra special.
Black
tungsten ring with wood inlay
Wood has been used for
centuries and thousands of years to craft rings, necklaces, and other jewelry
items. This natural material gives any piece of jewelry a special character.
After all, solid wood not only boasts beautifully rich natural colors, but also
features unique grain textures and patterns. A black tungsten ring with wood
inlay combines two contrasting materials: cool metal with a dark finish and
warm natural wood.
Jewelers use various
types of wood to craft tungsten rings with a wood inlay. Each wood has its own
color palette and distinctive textures. Ash wood is light and features slightly
darker grain while black walnut has luxurious dark brown colors. Padauk and
mahogany wood both have rich, reddish hues. The exclusive Koa wood, which grows
only in Hawaii and can be sourced only from trees that have fallen naturally,
features warm brown colors and a beautiful grain pattern.
While most tungsten
rings with wood inlay are made with silver tungsten, you can also find a black
tungsten ring with wood inlay easily. Compared to silver rings, these black
rings have a bolder appearance. You can find simple rings with an authentic
wood inlay on the center, or you can choose a special design that blends
several types of materials. For example, a black tungsten ring with a Hawaiian
Koa wood inlay alongside a deer antler inlay.
As you can see there
are a multitude of options when it comes to choosing a black men’s ring.