Many have noticed that tungsten carbide rings are priced much lower than precious metal rings. Just like precious metal rings there is different grades of quality and price points. We are here to give our customers tips on what to watch out for.

Mass Produced Pricing on eBay and Amazon: Many have noticed that you can find cheap tungsten rings on eBay and Amazon. The rings found here are made in huge production lots using less than quality tungsten metal and no workmanship. The metal is not tested for quality and the formulation is made up of cheap fillers including cobalt. Cobalt is not only irritating to the skin but can oxidize very quickly. Customers have come to us with new tungsten rings purchase from mass retailers wondering why their rings have turned a dark, cloudy color. This is due to the Cobalt. There is nothing you can do to restore a ring once the color has changed. Most likely this ring came with no warranties, returns or exchanges. Companies that care for the merchandise they sell make sure the metal is properly tested. Cobalt also would never be used within a reputable company. Typically nickel is used in higher quality tungsten wedding bands. In most cases this will cause no problems with the skin. However those with severe nickel allergies could react adversely where the ring meets the skin.