Metals Guide

Why Tungsten Carbide? 

TEN TIMES Harder than GOLD, Highly Scratch Resistant and Incredibly Durable.

There are insurmountable positives to owning a piece made of tungsten compared to many other (more traditional) types of metal, far beyond the price point and hypoallergenic nature. 

As you know by now, our Tungsten pieces are incredibly durable and created to last for our wearers. The metal itself is four times harder than titanium and ten times that of gold, making it one of the hardest and heaviest (similar to platinum) metals found naturally. 

Due to the heavy-duty nature of the metal, it’s highly scratch-resistant and corrosion-resistant. Best of all, it requires little maintenance to sustain its shine and ward off abrasion. These pieces were created for longevity. 

The material allows our designers to get creative where they may not be able to with other metals. Tungsten allows our designers the creative freedom needed to break some of the boundaries that more traditional metals keep us confined in, giving us the ability to craft pieces in an array of various different colours, finishes, and forms, from our luminescent cobalt blue to the sleek satin black finish all the way through to a classy 18kt gold finish. 

Tungsten is the perfect choice for our wearers living active lifestyles, whether working in a trade, at a gym, or honing the corporate lifestyle. Our tungsten pieces are purposefully and diligently crafted to remain unscathed throughout your day-to-day life, no matter how rigorous your lifestyle may be. 

There are of course times with which it may be dangerous to wear a tungsten piece (i.e. if you’re rock-climbing at gym, or manning the dropsaw on site), our recommendation is stocking up on our Silicone range for safety purposes. In saying that, in the case of emergency contrary to the rumours; a pair of vice grip pliers will do the trick, every emergency room will be equipped with a pair. 

 

Tungsten’s worst enemy is a hard surface. While the metal is highly scratch-resistant, its heavy weight makes it more brittle than other metals. Just like Superman has Kryptonite, a tungsten piece has a tiled floor. Our recommendation: Don’t take your piece off before bed and leave it in the bathroom; leave it on the bedside table!

 

Silicone 

Our silicone range was created to compliment our Tungsten pieces. Where our tungsten pieces may fall short, our Silicone range picks up all the scraps. 

Silicone is classified as a ‘metalloid’, meaning that it contains properties from both metals and nonmetals. We think you’re getting the best of both worlds when you choose a silicone piece. 

These pieces are flexible, allowing them to stretch beyond a half size (which is why we only stock full sizes in Silicone). Before you ask, you’ll be pleased to know that all of our Silicone pieces are crafted with your safety and health in mind; our bands are hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and BPA-free.

These bands are crafted to ensure maximum comfort for the wearer. They won’t interfere with your lifestyle, even at the most active times. They are heat resistant, non-conductive (safe for electricians), and designed to be worn while weightlifting, on the construction site, climbing rocks, and doing all the other crazy things that we seem to love doing so much. They are also 100% safe for the finger in case of emergency. 

Our recommendation for all of our pieces is that they should be removed at night. Silicone, in particular, can trap sweat and water underneath your band, which can irritate the skin. Similarly to Tungsten, these pieces are not resistant to harsh chemicals and can lose their finish if they come in contact with bleach, etc. 

With enough pulling, tugging, stretching the flexibility can wear down & the piece can snap. This is also a safety pre-caution meaning that you can not skin your finger while wearing a silicone band - making them perfectly suitable for our most adventurous gents taking on wild exports each day.