The modern black ceramic wedding bands are highly brilliant & mysterious
One of the newest wedding ring trends to hit the market are ceramic & tungsten jewelry pieces such as black tungsten bands.
Black tungsten carbide rings are designed from a combination of tungsten and carbon powders and coated with a black outer layer of a metal like zirconium, also used in ceramic pieces like mens black wedding bands.
Zirconium is similar to titanium in terms of weight and durability.
The two materials are then heated to approximately 6000-7000 degrees in which they are then formed into rings that are harder than titanium. The hardness of ceramic rings is similar to the hardness of tungsten carbide rings, however much lighter in weight.
In the past ceramic jewelry was used just for fashion. Ceramic is most commonly found to be black however in recent years white and pink have become popular.
While some other colored & treated wedding rings may fade in color, a ceramic wedding ring won’t. Ceramic and tungsten are also scratch resistant which makes them popular for those that work with their hands.
Many companies now feature ceramic rings for wedding jewelry. Ceramic is vibrant, unique and comfortable to be worn. The final color is not an industrial coating of black or white covering a different colored metal underneath, as in tungsten wedding rings.
Common designs include simple dome shaped styles, flat bands and ceramic inlays combined with both tungsten carbide and titanium rings. Prices for ceramic is competitive and usually low in cost. Ceramic fashion rings will continue to gain popularity with both men and women for years to come.