TUNGSTEN CARBIDE BRACELETS
The bracelets and pendants below do not contain magnets.Tungsten Carbide Bracelets by XtremeJewelers by Southwest Distributing Inc.
Discover the amazing look and durability of Tungsten Carbide bracelets. In an
extraordinary process, Tungsten and Carbide powders are forged together at 2,400
degrees Fahrenheit to form bracelets and pendants that are virtually indestructible
and scratch proof. Then they are polished with a diamond compound, resulting
in a polish and shine that will last forever. Tungsten Carbide is the perfect
combination of unbelievable strength with style and comfort.
Why Tungsten Carbide?
Tungsten is the only rare and exotic metal that can be permanently polished.
With gold, platinum and even tungsten bracelets and pendants, you will notice varying degrees of scratching, denting and surface mars. However, with Tungsten Carbide bracelets and pendants, the surface will maintain it's original beautiful shiny finish.
Many people also enjoy the heavy weight of a Tungsten Carbide bracelet or pendant.
Hard Facts About Tungsten Carbide jewelry:
Tungsten Carbide makes the most wear resistant bracelets and pendants available
on the planet. Tungsten is about 10 times harder than 18K Gold, 5 times harder
than tool steel, and 4 times harder than titanium. * Tungsten measures between
8 and 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. (Diamonds are a 10 - the highest.)
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE PENDANTS
Tungsten Carbide pendants and necklaces by XtremeJewelers of Southwest Distributing Inc.
What's the difference between Tungsten jewelry and Tungsten Carbide jewelry?
Some Tungsten bracelets and Tungsten pendants do not include Carbide. (Some
of the retailers still call them Tungsten Carbide however, so be careful.) A
Tungsten only piece is basically only steel. It is hard, but NOT scratch proof.
A Tungsten Carbide bracelet or a Tungsten Carbide pendant can only be scratched by a diamond or a product containing the mineral corundum. If you see a Tungsten piece that has carved details this bracelet/pendant does not have Carbide - it is a tungsten only piece. Therefore, it will scratch.
Should I be concerned with Cobalt in my jewelry? YES, absolutely !
Many Tungsten and Tungsten Carbide bracelets and pendants have Cobalt in them. The alloy containing Cobalt is easier to procure and bracelets and pendants containing Cobalt are being commonly sold. However, Tungsten bracelets and Tungsten pendants containing Cobalt will develop a negative react to your skin. After a short time the Colbalt will develop oxidation spots that cannot be removed or polished out. This is due to the Cobalt reacting to the human body. You can easily prevent this from happening by purchasing one of our Cobalt free Tungsten Carbide bracelets and pendants.
All of our Tungsten Carbide bracelets and Tungsten Carbide pendants are cobalt free.
