Larson Jewelers looks for the following when choosing which designer brands to carry online and in our brick-and-mortar showroom: quality, a lifetime warranty, and cutting-edge design. When you make the decision to buy men’s or women’s tungsten carbide wedding bands from us, you can rest assured that we are committed to upholding the highest standards. If a ring is not created using the highest-quality, jewelry-grade, conflict-free materials and craftsmanship, we will not carry it. If a designer does not have the best reputation for quality and workmanship, we will not carry their jewelry. If they do not offer a manufacturer-backed lifetime warranty, we will not even think about working with them. Basically, if we would not personally purchase or wear their rings, including their tungsten wedding rings, we would not expect you to. That is our policy.

Selecting a wedding band is an important decision. It doesn’t have to be one of the most expensive purchases you will ever make, but it will be one of the most sentimental. Your decision to order one of our tungsten carbide wedding bands should be based on your knowledge of the material as well as your appreciation of its appearance. For example, why is tungsten carbide the most scratch-resistant metal known to man? Tungsten molecules arrange themselves like a 3-D version of a chain-link fence, which gives it extreme hardness. It is so tough that it is sometimes classified as a ceramic, known for its ability to withstand high temperatures and resist wear. This is why it is used extensively in aerospace industries and to make exceptionally tough industrial tools. In fact, tungsten wedding bands are so tough that we need to use a laser to engrave them. Traditional diamond-tipped engravers at your local jewelry shop are not able to effectively engrave tungsten wedding bands.

By nature, the metal in our tungsten carbide wedding rings is a gray color, but it can be plated black or white, like the color of platinum. Its appearance is one of the reasons why a tungsten carbide wedding ring is an attractive choice for either men or women. When it is made into beautifully crafted wedding bands, it, like your love, will last forever.

By Vanessa LeBeau

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