Post by StoopidMonkey » August 15th, 2011, 7:58 am
Hi everybody,

I was wondering if I can get your input on something that's been bouncing around my head for the past few days. I was at a local maul shop browsing their inventory for kicks, and I really found myself drawn to their selection of tungsten carbide wedding bands. It's hard to find any local B&M shop with any platinum rings and "modern metal" rings have flooded the marketplace. While my initial reaction was to feel like these rings were somehow inferior to rings made from noble metals, tungsten carbide rings are intriguing me with their platinum-like appearance (albeit darker), high scratch resistance, substantial weight, and variety of design options. I found myself wondering, just why is it that I'm set on spending $2000 on a platinum wedding band when TC bands can be had for about $200? Is it all about the purely subjective feeling of owning a rare noble metal, or is platinum actually a preferable metal for this kind of jewelry for objective reasons? Let me know what you think!

EDIT: BTW I am aware TC rings can't be sized but many stores' warranty plans cover the exchange of rings for new ones of a different size if need be. It wouldn't be the same ring I'd be married with so I know to keep that in mind.