Why does a Tungsten Carbide Wedding Band Ring cost so much?
I am curious why a small ring like this costs 100$ or more ” http://www.amazon.com/Black-Tungsten-Dome-Comfort-Fit-Wedding/dp/B0019BM1SS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1224614381&sr=8-8 ” What is so expensive about this metal/material? I want this ring to wear as a temporary men’s engagement ring until I actually get married, but I am curious on why it is that expensive?
first, congrats on finding that special someone!
Tungsten Carbide is a really fancy name for a common metal that used to be called just one type of steel! When i was looking i actually found a really cool custom ring (1200 dollars) that was gold inlay in a “iron” ring.
it looked really nice and very different, but i ended up going for white gold with gold inlay.
the cost of $100 is really all about the labor to make the ring, and then a markup for the reseller to make a living (profit) too. pay a jeweler minimum wage, hand him a chunk of metal, and have him make you a ring. It will cost a hundred bucks easy….
the ring is really about the symbolism of your love.
the metal that it is made out of only really matters in that some people are alergic to some metals. the second factor is that some metals corrode (rust) and so over time will decay to nothing.
the best example of decay is the copper rings that were worn in the seventies to “fix arthritis”. they would turn a persons finger green if worn long enough.
platinum, gold, and even titanium are inert for most people and won’t cause a reaction.
for what you are seeking anything should do as long as you dont have a reaction.
you can probably find a similar ring for slightly under $100 here: http://24kdiamondrings.com/ …..
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