Tungsten jewelry is becoming fashionable, and photos of rings on the hand are very impressive. It is a relatively new material, and if you believe what is written about it on the internet, tungsten cannot be broken with a hammer, cut with a chainsaw, dissolved in acid, and its chemical and physical properties are such that in many billions of years, only sand, the pitiful remains of the atmosphere, and eternally young tungsten jewelry will remain on our planet.

At first glance, it seems like the perfect material for eternal words—even King Solomon himself would approve… So now, people who want to buy a Solomon ring have a choice: classic precious metals or a new super-material? While everyone is familiar with gold and silver, it’s time to get to know tungsten better.

The other side of the coin

Yes, that’s right, unlike gold and silver, a King Solomon tungsten ring does not burn in fire, does not deform, does not tarnish, does not break, and retains its beauty and shine forever. However, some facts can be interpreted in different ways, and sellers of tungsten rings are silent about many things…

FACT. First, according to international classification, only jewelry made of precious metals—gold, silver, and platinum—is considered jewelry. Tungsten is not included in this list, and even the most beautiful items made from it are just costume jewelry.

Secondly, tungsten, like gold, is used in jewelry in combination with other metals, and there are many different types of alloys. Each manufacturer creates tungsten compounds according to their own preferences; there are no standards or rules in this area.

However, the composition of jewelry can always be determined down to the smallest detail—silver and gold rings always have a hallmark reflecting the proportion of precious metal.

Quite often, King Solomon’s ring is made of tungsten carbide, but even this alloy is not uniform in quality. If the ring is magnetic, this does not reflect well on King Solomon’s ring—the jewelry will quickly change color, and the inscription on the king’s ring will wear off in the coming days. Good quality tungsten carbide should not be attracted to a magnet; only in this case is there a chance that you have acquired a high-quality piece of jewelry.

FACT. Tungsten carbide is a very interesting material, so do not try to hit it with milk, saw it, or clamp it in a vice—the metal will withstand these tortures, as the photos of the rings on the hand after crash tests convincingly prove. But if you drop the ring on a tile floor, it will most likely break into two pieces. High strength in the world of metals often goes hand in hand with high brittleness: cast iron will also dull a circular saw, but it will shatter into pieces when dropped from a height. So tungsten is certainly durable, but it needs to be treated with care.

Any jewelry, including silver and gold rings, can be easily damaged, especially with a hammer, saw, and pliers. But we sincerely hope that our customers do not entertain such surrealistic thoughts.

FACT. A diamond can scratch anything, not just tungsten. But knives, forks, nail files, and other homemade tools demonstrated on YouTube really can’t scratch tungsten. Nevertheless, King Solomon’s ring is somehow processed, and the inscription on the king’s ring is applied in some way?

In fact, tungsten carbide can be worked with special metalworking tools—files, blades, etc. Of course, few people want to ruin their favorite King Solomon ring with sandpaper, but those who like to experiment should think twice—after such an experiment, they will not be able to show photos of the rings on their hands without a single scratch. In normal everyday situations, tungsten rings are truly “indestructible.”

Silver and gold rings do get scratched, but this does not happen as quickly or as fatally as many people think. A fine mesh of microscopic cracks gradually covers the King Solomon ring, making it look less new, but more alive and natural. If desired, you can always restore the ring to its original shine at any jewelry store by having it polished.

FACT. Nothing lasts forever, especially plating. Any gold-plated tungsten ring from King Solomon will take on a natural color similar to medical steel after a couple of years. Therefore, if you are a fan of tungsten, give preference to silver or black items — the “native” colors of tungsten alloys. However, the colored inscription on the king’s ring will fade over time and then disappear completely. Silver and gold rings behave more predictably, with letters made using a casting method, so they can only be destroyed along with the ring.

FACT. The size of King Solomon’s tungsten ring must be chosen very carefully. The fact is that, unlike gold and silver items, tungsten rings cannot be made smaller or larger. Jewelry made of precious metals is malleable—any salon can “adjust” the size in a few minutes.

FACT. A tungsten ring will always be perfectly round, and for the first few days it will feel like a foreign object on your finger. Incidentally, this is precisely why tungsten rings are often lost—they simply slip off the finger. Gold and silver rings behave like new jeans—they gradually “settle” to the shape of the finger, “stretching” by fractions of a millimeter to become comfortable for the wearer.

FACT. Let’s not deny it: King Solomon’s tungsten ring looks quite impressive—heavy, solid, and shiny. Photos of rings on the hand make you wonder why you need these precious metals when there is such beauty and it’s so inexpensive! But are they really that cheap?

I don’t even want to consider a cheap “rattle” made of some unknown alloy passed off as tungsten. But high-quality tungsten carbide products cost much more than silver! And the fact that tungsten is cheaper than gold is only natural; it couldn’t be otherwise, as it is not such a rare metal. Therefore, future owners of King Solomon’s ring should think twice—is it worth buying costume jewelry when you can afford real jewelry for the same price?

FACT. Yes… And it was taken right off his finger. King Solomon had no idea about fashionable tungsten, and his ring could not have been made from this material. It is 99.9% certain that the original ring was made of gold or silver – these metals have been the main materials used in jewelry making for several thousand years.

To sum up…

Tungsten is a remarkable material, and everything that is said about it is true. Durable, inexpensive, and aesthetically pleasing, this new metal has a bright future in jewelry making. However, if you have decided to buy a Solomon ring, think again, remember all the downsides of tungsten, do the math, and consider whether you are ready to trade the life-giving energy of a precious metal for an “eternal” ring. After all, as we know, “the miser pays twice.” And what would King Solomon do in your place?