September 2nd, 2010
Tungsten World is proud to be an American owned business. Summertime brings us some amazing holidays that we take great pride in recognizing. We wanted to take a moment to share with our readers a short history lesson about the origin of this glorious holiday we have upon us.
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement of American workers. It is a national holiday to honor the contributions workers have made to the well-being of The United States of America.
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday and the Central Labor Union recommended that other organizations in other cities follow the example and celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday” on that day. The word spread with the growth of labor groups and organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of our nation.
Fast forward to present day and Labor Day still represents the strength and prosperity workers have contributed to our nation and its subdivisions. Go forth this weekend and celebrate however you see fit. Be safe and don’t forget the origins of this significant holiday weekend! Happy Labor Day from all of us here at Tungsten World!
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Posted in General
August 26th, 2010
The most popular tungsten ring with inlay gracing the pages of our site, the XENON tungsten carbide ring has been a customer favorite for quite some time. The perfect combination of classic styling and new-age functionality, it’s easy to see why this ring is so appealing to casual wearers and soon-to-be-weds alike. Here’s a closer look at just what makes this tungsten ring such a favorite.
Specs:
• 6mm or 8mm width
• 2mm wide Sterling Silver Inlay
• High polish tungsten carbide band with beveled edges
• Qualifies for free laser engraving
Width
The XENON comes in both 6mm and 8mm wide widths. Traditionally, 6mm is the common width of a wedding band, with the 8mm width becoming the new trend. The two widths are also great for matching wedding band sets, in most cases the groom wearing the 8mm wide version and the bride in a 6mm wide band. Depending on your personal preference, there is a width selection for you.
Inlay
The XENON is fitted with a 2mm wide inlay of 925 Sterling Silver. This wide inlay is used in both width selections, so even if you decide on a 6mm wide band, you’ll still get the same amount of sterling silver used for your inlay.
Sterling silver is a traditional precious metal alloy based on a thousand-part scale. Silver is too soft in its pure form, but by alloying it with other metals, most commonly copper, sterling silver is created. Sterling silver is a much more functional form of the precious metal, while maintaining many of the preferred aesthetic qualities of silver. To be classified as sterling silver the metal must contain 925 parts fine silver on the thousand-part scale, anything less cannot be called sterling silver.
Beveled Edges
An update on the “pipe-cut” styling, beveled edges add a modern look to the classic band. The angular feature at each edge offers just that bit more of style many customers are looking for. They continue to be one of the more popular features of our tungsten carbide rings, as shown on the OLYMPUS and PROMETHEUS as well.
Engraving
Like all of the tungsten rings shown on the site, the XENON is able to be personalized with your laser-engraved message. And as an added bonus, the XENON is one of the many rings on the Tungsten World site that qualifies for free engraving.
Don’t forget our Tungsten World Guarantee:
When shopping at Tungsten World for our Tungsten Forever brand, you are guaranteed the highest-quality designer Tungsten Wedding Bands. Every purchase includes our Lifetime Warranty, Lifetime Sizing, 45-day return policy, free 2-day shipping, free wood box + gift bag, and laser engraving is available. In addition, all of our rings are Comfort-Fit and we offer tungsten wedding ring sets. Tungsten World’s Women’s & Men’s Tungsten Rings are offered in a variety of styles and finishes with standard widths in 8mm and 6mm. Tungsten carbide rings are perfect for wedding bands, tungsten engagement rings, or luxury-style tungsten jewelry. Rest assured, when you buy a tungsten wedding band from Tungsten World, you are making a purchase from the most reputable tungsten retailer on the web with best customer service around. Feel free to email or call us if you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do for you.
Tags: silver inlay, tungsten carbide, Tungsten Rings, xenon
Posted in Tungsten Product Spotlight, Tungsten Rings
August 11th, 2010
Grammy Award winning singer Michael Buble seen sporting a pre wedding male engagement ring. When asked about it he gives some insight into this trend that is increasing in popularity in the States, as well as a bit of history on other countries and their customs with Man-gagement rings. Find more about the Male Engagement Ring phenomenon in one of our previous blog posts here: http://tungstenworld.com/blog/2010/07/the-man-gagement-ring-phenomenon/
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/251325/michael-buble-and-the-man-gagement-ring/
Tags: engagement rings, male engagement rings, Man-gagement ring
Posted in Tungsten Rings
August 9th, 2010
Over the years we have helped countless couples get exactly what they are looking for to help make their wedding day as special as possible. The internet has come to be the single greatest resource for finding the best wedding vendors, deals, tips, tricks, ideas and inspiration for weddings everywhere. We thought we’d share a list of wedding sites and blogs that just might help you find what you need to make the ‘Big’ day what you always hoped it would be. Enjoy!!
http://www.top100weddingsites.com/
Tags: Wedding related
Posted in General
August 5th, 2010
(From www.indiamart.com)
Tungsten reserves are abundant in countries such as China, Russia and Canada. Tungsten is a metal with a wide range of uses. Owing to its unique properties such as high melting point, hardness, strength, durability, and recyclability, tungsten is considered to be extremely versatile and valuable element. It is used in the manufacture of a large number of products ranging from light bulb filaments, special heavy metal alloys for specialized industrial cutting tools, automobile, energy, aircraft components, and munitions. Tungsten and some of its alloys, such as tungsten carbide (cemented carbide or hard metal) are wear-resistant materials and can withstand a lot of friction. Therefore they are used by the mining and construction industries.
Tungsten and its compounds are quite safe toxicologically. However, studies involving experimental animals and cell culture show that heavy metal tungsten alloys possess certain carcinogenic properties.
A new application area for tungsten is that of Therapeutic use. Tungsten can be used to treat a wide range of diseases in Homeopathic treatment. Tungsten (Potency: 18C) is a homeopathic medicine which is marketed in the form of medicated sugar pellets in C potencies and also in liquid form. It is usually prescribed for those working in areas such as rescue operations, life boatmen, casualty medicos and firemen, all of whom are involved in life and death situations, and face numerous challenges as part of their daily jobs. It imparts a certain degree of Boldness, assertiveness and improves the sensory perception.
Tags: New Uses for Tungsten
Posted in General
July 26th, 2010
Heres another video from our Youtube page demonstrating the differences in durability between our tungsten carbide rings vs titanium and white gold rings. (CLICK LINK BELOW TO VIEW.)
Video: Hammer Test (Tungsten Carbide ring vs titanium ring vs white gold ring)
Tags: General, tungsten carbide rings, Tungsten Jewelry, tungsten world
Posted in Tungsten Rings
July 24th, 2010
Tungsten World demonstrates the high durability and scratch resistance of their Tungsten Wedding Bands in this demonstration; the file test. Tungsten World has mens and womens 6mm/8mm Tungsten Carbide Wedding Bands & jewelry, including Black Tungsten Wedding Bands! (Click link below to view video.)
File test with Tungsten Carbide ring vs Titanium vs White Gold
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July 19th, 2010
Our vast selection of tungsten carbide ring styles shows our willingness and ability to please many tastes. Our variety doesn’t stop with our rings. Our tungsten watches are a great gift for yourself or a loved one. We carry them in both men’s and women’s sizes for both him and her. Next on the list is our nearly indestructible tungsten bracelets. These bracelets are the result of beauty and function rolled into one, and with the classic tungsten high gloss finish and also come in black tungsten. We also have gorgeous pendants for men and women which can represent a sense of commitment and integrity in a relationship. Our pendants boast flawless features and use carbon fiber, crosses, and diamonds among other details to set themselves apart from just any old pendants. The line of accessories is rounded out by our keychains. These virtually indestructible yet stylishly polished keychains compliment any of our other products or your tungsten rings nicely. Check our some of the popular types of tungsten rings. Your keys will have never felt so safe and secure!!
Check out all these items in detail on our website.
Tags: black tungsten, tungsten accessories, tungsten bracelets, tungsten pendants
Posted in Tungsten Watches
July 16th, 2010
Times they are-a-changin’! Traditions are being revamped to reflect a more dynamic style of individuals and couples of today. One of which is the option for men to wear engagement rings. We are finding that it is not uncommon for men to request their own Man-gagement ring to show off during the period of engagement to their loved one. Not only that, but more women are “popping the question” to their future husbands than ever!
One of the styles of rings that is popular among Man-gagement ring wearers are the tungsten carbide rings. We have heard many examples of tungsten diamond rings, and also the popular black tungsten rings being purchased for the new groom-to-be’s.
In the last year or more many polls have surfaced about the popularity of this. Below is the poll from the NY Daily News which reveals that nearly 40% of people asked thought the idea of a man wearing an engagement ring is a great idea!
NY DAILY NEWS POLL
Poll Results
This poll has expired.
What do you think of engagement rings for guys?
It’s a great idea. 39%
Maybe. I’m not sure my partner would go for it. 15%
I’d rather stick with tradition. 47%
Tags: black tungsten ring, engagement ring, Man-gagement ring, tungsten diamond ring
Posted in Black Tungsten Rings, Tungsten Diamond Rings, Tungsten Rings
July 7th, 2010
Here at Tungsten World we try to keep our finger on the pulse of what our customers
desire. Our product line already boasts a wide variety of rings styles and accessories to
suit any tastes. We are always open to suggestions about new styles that our customers
would like to see in our lineup. If tungsten diamond rings aren’t for you, maybe our
black tungsten rings are. Not into tungsten celtic rings or mokume gane? Maybe one
of our tungsten inlay rings are more your speed. If carbon fiber or brushed tungsten
rings aren’t your thing then maybe there is something else out there that is exactly
what you are looking for. Well we’d like to know! Got any ideas for custom designs or
engraving pattern ideas? Share with us any suggestions and ideas of potential new
styles we could offer that would make your day. We love to satisfy our customers
however possible. Your input is always welcome here!
Tags: accessories, customer feedback, new styles, tungsten ring
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