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Mens Wedding Rings Guide

While the past decade has given men a lot more choices when it comes to the materials used to make a ring, with choice often comes confusion. Add to that the ability to buy a cravat, bow tie, mens ties, and mens wedding rings online from anywhere in the world (with each seller telling you why their particular material of choice is the best in the world) and it's no wonder a lot of couples are left scratching their heads with a perplexed look on their faces.

While we sell a range of different materials, from our perspective there is no "one ring to rule them all", as each material has its benefits and drawbacks, and each material is suited to different lifestyles as well.

Our top sellers are tungsten carbide rings and titanium rings, as they are suit most men, although steel rings and ceramic wedding rings also have their place. One of the most asked questions though has to be is titanium better than tungsten?

Titanium vs Tungsten Wedding Bands

The reality is, one metal is not better than the other, but one might be more suited to you than the other. To clarify this point, let's have a look at the benefits and drawbacks of each metal:

Titanium wedding rings are as strong as steel, yet they're around 40% lighter. This makes them extremely comfortable to wear (in our opinion they're the most comfortable mens rings available), yet still able to withstand the rigours of life without bending or denting like soft metals can. Titanium is also the most hypoallerenic metal available, which means it won't cause skin reactions over time like other metals can.

Titanium wedding bands aren't perfect though, as being strong doesn't mean that they're scratchproof. They are more scratch resistant than gold or silver for example, but they will still noticeably scratch throughout a lifetime of wear. For polished titanium wedding rings though, they can be repolished without having to be replated like many of the soft metal bands will need.

Tungsten wedding rings of course are famous for being virtually scratchproof. Many people simply don't believe this can be true, but when you have been wearing a tungsten wedding band for years and it still looks brand new, you will become a true believer.

So why doesn't this make tungsten the automatic choice for every groom? Firstly, tungsten is heavy. You will definitely notice it when you first put it on, and for those men who don't like wearing rings normally, this can be a deal killer. Secondly, tungsten's number one feature can also be its Achilles heel. Pure tungsten is the hardest metal on earth - which is why it's virtually scratchproof. This also makes it brittle. A pure tungsten ring will shatter when dropped on a hard surface, which is why we add carbon to it to make it tungsten carbide.

In extreme circumstances, even tungsten carbide can chip or break. This is an excellent feature in a car crash (as the ring will not crush your finger), but if you drop your wedding ring in the shower and it chips, there is little that can be done to fix it.

Truthfully, it's very rare for this to happen. We have tested tungsten carbide rings in a variety of tests - from driving over it in a truck, to dropping it off the top of a six floor building, to placing over 200kgs of weight on a single ring - with no chipping or breaking. But it does happen, and you must understand this before making the purchase. We have a comprehensive structural warranty with our tungsten rings for this very purpose.

One of tungsten carbide's biggest issues though is that it is often branded as being "indestructable", which it is not. This leads to men trying to test the indestructability of the rings (to their mates of course), which can sometimes lead to chipping, which can be particularly distressing for the wife - even though the ring itself would most probably have lasted a lifetime without even a scratch had it been worn normally. All rings - even tungsten carbide and titanium wedding rings - should be treated with care.

Lifestyle Matters

It's easy to choose quickly when it comes to the groom's wedding ring, particularly when her rings are usually the centre of attention in the lead up to the big day. Once all of the dust settles though, the groom will be wearing this ring for the rest of his life, so it's important to take a bit of time pre-purchase to find out what will be the most suitable material.

Titanium wedding rings are one of the safest bets if you're having trouble choosing, although tungsten rings are the only ones that can last a lifetime and still look brand new. It really depends on what hobbies the groom has, and what kind of work he does. Electrical workers for example should go for a non-conductive ceramic wedding ring, whereas white collar workers can choose from most materials depending upon their budgets and peronal preferences.

Buying Wedding Bands Online

While the internet has given us all more choice, it also comes with obvious challenges, particularly when it comes to sizing. If you walk into three different jewellers , they'll likely all measure you up as a different size to each other. This is because sizing standards aren't great, and are often too specific (particularly with Aust/UK sizes). The truth is, nothing beats wearing the ring for a day or two to get a feel for whether the size is appropriate and comfortable for you. Whether you're buying online or offline, make sure you can freely return the ring and exchange it for a different size if you need to.

Mens Wedding Rings Are A Personal Choice

Even with all of the above pros and cons, some grooms "just want titanium", or "just want tungsten" for no other reason than they want what they want - and who is anyone else to argue? Even if you want a gold wedding band with all of its drawbacks, then that's entirely your choice. Just remember, at the end of the day there's only one person who has to agree with your choice of mens wedding ring - and let's face it, her decision is the most important! Whther or not you wear a bowler hat or fedora hat, right down to what wedding cake toppers or wedding veils are worn, the choice is really up to her!