While the black Zirconium rings are known to be shatterproof, the zirconia rings can be cut off if and when necessary.
Even so, cutting off a zirconium ring is a lot harder than cutting a ring made of most precious metals, which is why most of the time, two cuts are needed — the material is quite hard to bend.
The hardness of Zirconium is the reason why it is impossible to resize Zirconium rings — these rings can only be exchanged or replaced. Ceramic rings , just like tungsten rings, cannot be cut. Ceramic is too hard, and in case of emergencies, ceramic can only be shattered to be removed from your fingers. A sheer amount of pressure is needed to shatter the ceramic rings, and the right equipment must be used to ensure that the ring is shattered correctly and without damaging your fingers or causing any more damage.
A ring cracker is often needed to crash and remove ceramic and tungsten rings, given the high density and the impressive strength of the ceramic ring.
Gold is a soft metal , and even in its alloyed form, gold is significantly soft, and it is easily cut off in case of emergencies. All that is needed to cut off a gold ring is a high-quality ring cutter, preferably one with a high-quality steel blade. A professional ring cutter could be used too, but a diamond blade ring cutter might not be the best option for cutting gold rings and other rings made of soft metals.
Like gold, silver is a soft metal that is easy to cut off in case of emergencies. A professional ring cutter can be used, but to prevent the precious metal or the ring from spreading out after the ring is cut, it is recommended that a hardened tool steel blade is used to cut off the ring.
Titanium is three times the strength of steel and much stronger than silver, gold and platinum. Titanium is also very light weight with its low density. This strong and light metal is also scratch-resistant. So, you might be thinking, why doesn't everyone get a titanium ring? Well, for starters, most jewelers don't offer many titanium ring choices because it is a metal that is very hard to work with. It would be difficult to resize or repair your wedding ring if anything were to happen to it in the future.
Also, it's not a traditional precious metal, like platinum or yellow gold, and in essence it is a commercially used metal. Tungsten is the ring of choice if you want a darker metal wedding ring. It's a completely different look than any of the other metals that we've covered here, and it offers a very contemporary look that is sleek and often reasonably priced.
Tungsten has a high melting point and is extremely durable and somewhat rare. Wedding rings that are made out of tungsten are not made out of pure tungsten. They are made out of tungsten carbide so that its easier to work with. Tungsten can be a good option if you are really looking for something that is a little bit different.
But, there are a few drawbacks that you have to consider. Tungsten is a very heavy metal that cannot be resized. That means, if you ever gain or lose any weight in your fingers, you'll have to get a completely new ring. Also, tungsten rings are difficult to cut off of your finger during emergency situations and cannot be repaired once broken or cracked. Additionally, tungsten is one of the only wedding ring metals that can conduct heat and electricity, making it a safety risk at times.
If your finger gets crushed while wearing a gold band, chances are the gold band will bend with the finger. In turn possibly taking most of the finger with it. Tungsten will crack under pressure allowing the finger to be free from the metal. Skip to navigation Skip to content. To reiterate — while tungsten cannot be cut off, it can definitely be safely removed when required.
So how is a tungsten ring removed? Instead, it shatters or cracks into smaller pieces. Think about it. There are a few different ways to do it. This video demonstrates this:.
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