Tungsten wedding bands: the complete guide for men
6 min read · True Vow Rings
Tungsten has become one of the most popular metals for men's wedding bands. Here is what it is, what it is like to wear and how to choose one.
What tungsten is
Ring tungsten is tungsten carbide: tungsten bonded with carbon. It scores about 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, well above gold, silver and steel, so it resists everyday scratches and keeps its finish.
How it feels to wear
Tungsten is dense, so a tungsten band feels solid and heavy for its size. Many men like that weight: it feels substantial. Comfort-fit edges help it slide on and off easily.
Pick a finish
Polished gives a mirror shine. Brushed gives a soft, matte look that hides fingerprints. Compare them in brushed vs polished tungsten, or go straight to the Polished Dome Tungsten Band and the Brushed Tungsten Band.
Pick a width
Most men wear 6 to 8 mm. Slim 2 or 3 mm bands suit smaller hands or a matching set. See our men's ring width guide.
Get the size right first
Tungsten cannot be resized, so measure carefully with our ring size guide. Read more in can tungsten rings be resized.
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Questions and answers
Do tungsten rings scratch?
Tungsten carbide is very hard, so everyday scratches are rare. Harder materials, such as diamond or some ceramics, can still mark it.
Can tungsten rings break?
Because it is so hard, tungsten does not bend. A very strong impact on a hard surface can crack it, so take it off for heavy work.
Is tungsten heavy?
Yes, it feels noticeably heavier than steel or titanium of the same size.
More ring guides
Brushed vs polished tungsten ring: which finish to choose
Mirror shine or soft matte: how each finish looks and lives day to day.
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What width should a men's wedding band be?
How 2, 3 and 8 mm bands look and feel, and how width changes the fit.
Read the guide →Can tungsten rings be resized? What to know before you order
The short answer is no. Here is how to get the size right the first time.
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