September 30, 2009
Black Tungsten Rings Are For Any Event
For people who appreciate the hard and tough nature of Black Tungsten Rings but whose tastes are more unusual, black tungsten rings provide an attractive and interesting option. Tungsten carbide is a scratch resistant alloy made by applying a special heat compression process to a mixture of pure tungsten, carbon, and a binder metal such as nickel, which begins in the form of powder placed inside an injection mold.
Black tungsten is created in multiple steps. They will be explained in detail below, and because we believe in being truthful with our customers and do not feel we need to mislead anyone into buying a piece of jewelry if it's really right for them, this article also aims to clear up some common misconceptions about black tungsten jewelry. First, it is important to note that the term black tungsten does not pertain to a single component but rather refers to the appearance of the finished product which involves a few. A black tungsten ring gets its dark outer color through the application of another layer of metal alloy to the external surface of a standard tungsten ring. This exterior layer does contain mostly tungsten, but to make the black opaque shine possible, titanium, carbon, and small amounts of rare-earth metals are also included in the mix. The surface of the ring is anodized before adding the black tungsten coating alloy, which means the layer of oxidation on the surface of an object is thickened, making it more resistant to wear and corrosion. All of these metals are exceptionally conductive, and the term anodize is used because during the process, the anode of an electrical circuit is formed. A layer of the black tungsten alloy is then secured to the entire surface of the tungsten ring through electroplating, which uses electrical current and the specific chemical properties of a metal to evenly and permanently deposit material onto another object.
There are certain expectations that a black tungsten ring will definitely live up to. The black tungsten ring itself is just as hard, durable, and damage-resistant as any of the other tungsten rings in our inventory. However, the anodized black coating that gives these pieces their distinctive color is not quite as indestructible and can scratch or wear off in small amounts after several years. Many black tungsten rings can have a fresh layer of the exterior black tungsten coating applied by a specialty jeweler, much in the same way that white gold rings should have another round of electroplating after a few years as they lose the rhodium or silver plating that lightens the gold's color. The life of the black tungsten coating can also be increased considerably through proper care. In nearly every case, the best way to clean and maintain tungsten jewelry of any kid is to gently wash them with soapy water and a soft cloth.
Black tungsten rings have an unusual and beautiful appearance that many wearers find meaningful. Some customers have said that black tungsten puts them in mind of light at the end of the tunnel, a light in the darkness, and other such things that their partner and commitment mean to them. Others express Black Tungsten Rings are appropriate because they have both light and shadow in them, and serve as a solemn reminder that they are agreeing to stay together for better or worse. They are also particularly appealing to men, since they can come across as more masculine and less flashy than other rings. Whatever it might mean to you personally, a Black Tungsten Rings are a trend-conscious and off-the-beaten path variation when searching for the perfect token of love and fidelity.










