As you may now know, tungsten carbide is the hardest metal you can get in the form of a ring. It is great because it doesn't get scratched, but some have voiced concerns that in an emergency the ring will be very difficult to remove.
This is not true, in fact because tungsten carbide is so hard, it is also quite brittle. In an event where it has to be removed, squeezing the ring with a pair of vice grips or pliers will actually shatter the ring into two or three pieces. In some ways this is a much easier way to remove a ring than say titanium or gold which have to be cut to remove from the finger.
Tungsten rings are particularly durable, especially compared to other popular metals like titanium. While this is typically a positive aspect---they are harder to scratch and damage than other rings---it can also pose a safety hazard. In certain emergencies, wearing a ring may be hazardous for the wearer and require emergency removal.
Our excellent return/exchange policy helps make sure your tungsten wedding band is as comfortable as it should be. Because of the extreme hardness and durability of tungsten, tungsten wedding bands cannot be sized like gold, palladium or platinum rings, so please take extra care in determining the proper size.
In Case of Emergency...Can Tungsten Rings be Cut Off? Tungsten rings can be cut off in case of an emergency just about as easy as a ring made with a different type of metal can be. There are tools specially made for cutting tungsten and titanium jewelry. Tungsten rings can also be broken into pieces using a pliers or other similar tool should there be a case for it. Most hospitals in this day and age have all the necessary tools for situations like cutting off a ring. Don't let the rumor that tungsten rings aren't able to be cut off in case of an emergency fool you! Just like any other metal, a tungsten ring can be cut should it need to be.
Men's Wedding Rings and Bands answers your tungsten wedding bands shatter & tungsten mens wedding bands questions.. Also published at Innovative Wedding Ring Fashion for a Cutting-edge Wedding Day.
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