Jewelry has always had strong emotional symbolism attached to it. A ring for instance, is a timeless symbol of love, fidelity and attachment. A bracelet can have several meanings attached to it, like a sign of trust, friendship and familial bonds. A set of earrings have always been the gift of choice for a special lady.
In today’s day and age jewelry is more about a style statement. Personal stylist Chanel Adelman says, “Even wedding bands today, are all about the traditional values ascribed to them, in addition to a style statement.” It is only fair though, that jewelry be perceived as such. For the past decade or so, the change in the very base metals used in creating jewelry is the forebears of this change.
Foremost among these new metals is tungsten. Symbolizing both practicality and style, tungsten rings are the new must haves in the world of fashion. An increasing demand for unique styles in tungsten jewelry, have seen the evolution of fascinating styles the world over. This post will try and catalogue a few of these styles and trends and try to list the best among these innumerable styles.
While tungsten rings have quickly surpassed traditional metals such as gold, silver, and platinum as the preferred wedding band and fashion ring, this is not a passing fad. The benefits of tungsten carbide rings are numerous.
First and foremost is durability. Tungsten carbide is second to none in terms of strength and durability. That shiny gold ring you see in the display case isn't built to stay that way for long. Tungsten on the other hand will retain it's shape and shine forever.
Second is cost. Tungsten wedding bands cost a fraction of the alternatives. Gold prices are at record highs and those costs are passed on to jewelers and then on to you the consumer.
Lastly tungsten rings are available in sizes and styles you just won't find in the traditional gold and platinum rings. Why blend in when you can stand out.
