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Metal Information
At Tungsten-Avenue.com we specialize in high quality contemporary alternative metal jewelry at very affordable price. The material we use includes tungsten carbide, titanium, hi-tech ceramic, 925 sterling silver and stainless steel.
Different material has different characteristics, and here is a summary and comparison:
- Tungsten Carbide
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Tungsten is a very hard and dense metal and gains its extreme hardness by combining with a carbon alloy to become tungsten carbide. Tungsten carbide is four times harder than titanium, twice as hard as steel, is virtually unscratchable.
Highlights:
- Scratch resistance. Stay polished forever
- Extremely durable
- Ideal choice for rings
- Hi-tech Ceramic
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Not the fragile sculpture made in clay, Hi-Tech Ceramic is created by combining the newest technologies with exotic alternative materials like zirconium and yittra, along with specialized bonding agents.
Hi-tech ceramic is well known for toughness, durability and scratch resistance, and it can stay polished forever! It has long been the material of choice for the aerospace, medical and dental industries.
Frequently compared to tungsten carbide because of its extreme hardness, Hi-Tech Ceramic doesn’t scratch, craze, discolor, or fade. It is hypoallergenic, contains no cobalt, and is greatly resistant to chipping and breakage. Wedding bands made from Hi-Tech Ceramic are lighter in weight than tungsten, providing a more comfortable fit for the wearer, and can be produced in many high-gloss colors. Black Ceramic wedding bands are a sophisticated choice for a durable wedding band or as a fashionable accessory.
Highlights:
- Doesn't scratch. Stay polished forever
- Extremely Durable
- Light weight compared to Tungsten Carbide
- More comfortable fit rings available
- Available in more color and will not discolor
- 925 Sterling Silver
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Sterling silver is .925 pure silver mixed with other metals such as copper and zinc, so that it is harder and less prone to tarnish. Sterling silver jewelry is easier to shape and thus a wide variety of design is available. While sterling silver jewelry will still tarnish, it is very easy to clean and take care of.
Highlights:
- Shiny precious metal
- More styles and designs
- Can get tarnished though easy to clean
- Titanium
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Titanium is a very lightweight metal, almost like aluminum, weighing only 1/3 as much as gold! It has extreme tensile strength and is stronger than steel but 42% lighter. It is resistant to corrosive attacks by sea water, chlorine and certain acids, and is able to withstand extreme temperatures. Titanium is often used together with other material such as magnetic and germanium as health jewelry. It is a good heat insulator as well as an excellent reflector of infrared radiation, and it is least toxic to human yet it has toxic effects against certain bacteria. Titanium is an excellent choice for people who do not usually wear jewelery due to sensitive skin.
Highlights:
- Light weight
- Stronger than steel
- Extremely bio-compatible
- Often used together with magnetic & germanium as health jewelry
- 100% hypoallergenic
- Stainless Steel
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The same high quality metal used in fine Swiss watches including Omega and Cartier, stainless steel is strong and has a brilliant dark luster comparable to platinum. To the average consumer, a high polished and nicely finished piece of jewelry in stainless steel is virtually identical to a platinum version. Stainless steel jewelry has a high-end look and feel while it is very affordable.
Highlights:
- Strong durable metal
- Can be highly polished
- Common and available in many designs
- Very affordable
