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Yes,I bought one for my husband and after a month it turned grayish and nothing cleans it. I bought it off Overstock and they said it must not have been pure Tungsten.
- Tungsten carbide rings can cause an allergic reaction on the skin. These rings are made by combining the tungsten with another metal. Most often, the other metal is a nickel or cobalt blend. This hardens the ring and prevents many of the scratches that are common on softer metals. This is important because the cobalt blend can cause allergic reactions when worn for long periods of time. The skin cells and sweat can cause oxidation, and skin and ring discoloration. If you have sensitive skin, you'll want to make sure that you check the metal blend. Cobalt is a little less expensive, but nickel is entirely hypoallergenic and does not suffer from oxidation.
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What is the difference between a tungsten wedding band and a tungsten-steel wedding band?
Tungsten wedding bands are made with 100% Tungsten. Tungsten Steel is made with 1/2 Tungsten and 1/2 Steel and those are the rings that will turn your fingers green, you dont want that! Tungsten Carbide Rings/Wedding Bands are the best option and are industry standard. They have about 95% Tungsten with a Nickel binder. I have had mine for about a year now and it still looks great, not a single scratch and still shiny! Make sure to get a lifetime warranty because they can not be resized. I got mine here: www.TungstenWorld.com
Why do rings turn silver when cleaned with toothpaste?
It ONLY happens if the ring is fake
Does real gold turn black when you burn it?
Do real gold turn black when you burn it
Will chlorine turn sterling silver black?
Yes, chlorine does turn sterling silver black!!
Why did one crystal turn black in a swarovski ring?
It's not real. Swarovski doesn't turn black
What is the difference between a tungsten wedding band and a tungsten-steel wedding band?
Tungsten wedding bands are made with 100% Tungsten. Tungsten Steel is made with 1/2 Tungsten and 1/2 Steel and those are the rings that will turn your fingers green, you dont want that! Tungsten Carbide Rings/Wedding Bands are the best option and are industry standard. They have about 95% Tungsten with a Nickel binder. I have had mine for about a year now and it still looks great, not a single scratch and still shiny! Make sure to get a lifetime warranty because they can not be resized. I got mine here: www.TungstenWorld.com
Is it true that tungsten carbide mens rings are dangerous because there is nothing strong enough to cut them off the finger in case of accident or emergency?
Added by Gmarmalard: Please see "Related Link" below for a video demonstrating the method used for removing tungsten carbide rings with a pair of "Vice Grip" pliers. There's no need for any special cutting equipment and certainly no amputation necessary! As tungsten does not bend, the pressure placed on the ring will cause it to crack or shatter. Because the "Vice Grip" pliers are adjusted slightly tighter in increments the pliers do not clamp down on the finger once the ring breaks. No, that is false. Tungsten carbide is quite strong, but it can be cut. Furthermore, the loss of a digit is hardly considered immediately life threatening. So even if one was to lose a finger as a result of an emergency in which a tungsten carbide ring could not be cut, the chances the person would die from such an injury are extremely remote. We cut tungsten carbide all day long at our company. It is cut with a silicon carbide blade or a diamond blade. One problem would be the intense heat generated during the cutting. The ring would have to be water cooled during cutting so as to not turn white hot. We use tungsten carbide at work all the time. It is hard, but can be easily broken. If you hit the ring on the side with a hammer it would crack into pieces. If you put a diamond ring on a anvil and hit it with a hammer it would shatter. Similar deal for carbide. Added by derekg0: Also I've heard of people shattering their tungsten carbide rings on rare occasions, so that might be another way to get it off. I don't have any experience with this, however, just anecdotal evidence
Is it normal for a platinum ring to turn black?
Platinum ring NEVER turns black. Only sliver rings turn black.
What makes gold earrings turn black?
Besides being expensive, gold is a very soft metal, so it is mixed with harder metals to make it suitable for earrings (also gold coins, cuff links, tie clasps, rings, toe rings, navel rings, and just about everything else made from gold). Nickel is often used, and it turns black from exposure to the air, which is why an old nickel coin turns black. The gold itself should not turn black.
Why would a gold ring only turn a finger black when worn at work?
My rings turn my skin black when I use a particular soap or hand sanitizer at work. When I use the soap at home, it doesn't cause a problem.
What type of caterpillar is orange with black spines?
The caterpillar is mainly orange with black rings is a Seirarctia Echo caterpillar. This caterpillar will turn into a Echo Moth.
Do titanium rings turn black over time?
Good Question… If the ring is made up of pure titanium and is good quality then it will not turn black over time. I think you should be aware from whom you are buying your ring. Source :- www.buybluesteel.com
How do you turn on a Lord of the Rings train set?
the lord of rings movie
Stainless steel rings are often used for what type of bodily decoration?
Stainless steel rings are never used for any type of body decoration. Stainless steel is used for jewelry and watches because it will not oxidize or turn black.
How can you turn black?
You are either born black or not, and you can't simply "turn" black at will.
What does sonic use to turn into darkspinesonic?
The seven World Rings
Why do bannans turn black?
because if they get old they turn black
