What Are Black Wedding Bands Made of?

So, Which Materials Are Used?

Generally, black wedding bands are made of one of three things (sometimes a combination of them): tungsten, carbon fiber or black zirconium. While they look quite similar, you’ll likely have a personal preference. They vary in terms of weight, durability and look. For example, tungsten is heavier but more durable, and carbon fiber is a bit more delicate but lighter on the finger. Consider what makes the most sense for your lifestyle since the look will be similar.

Why Choose a Black Wedding Band?

Style

If you’re a guy who jet-sets around doing James Bond-type stuff, you want people to know. Well, maybe if you’re James Bond, you don’t, but you get the idea. There’s a very distinctive style in black wedding bands, and it’s a very distinctive type of guy who wears it. If that guy is you, there’s no other band you’ll want.

Durability

You need to take on the world but can’t take off your ring? No problem. Black wedding bands are always made of durable materials, so the only question is, “How durable?” They’re all great, but tungsten is for the guy who needs that little bit of extra strength out of his wedding band.

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Why Choose Something Else?

Weight

So, this could be a pro or a con, depending on what you like. In fact, it’s guaranteed to be both. Why? Well, some black wedding bands have some weight on them, and others are light as a feather. So, it’s a pro and a con, but how those pros and cons shake out solely depends on your preference.

Dudes who want a lighter ring should go for carbon fiber, while dudes who want some heft on their band want to gravitate toward tungsten.

Trends

It’s no secret that black wedding bands are hot right now. Dudes everywhere are wearing them with confidence, and why wouldn’t they? Here’s the thing to keep in mind: this trend may stay and become classic, but it also may go by the wayside. If you’re cool with rolling those dice, awesome. If you don’t care about trends, so much the better. If, however, you’re worried your ring won’t stand the style test of time, black wedding bands may not be for you.

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Resizing Concerns

As long as you get it right the first time, this isn’t an issue. Measure twice, buy once, as the old saying (more or less) goes. Our return policy has you covered. However, if, for whatever reason, you want to resize a ring, it’s incredibly difficult to resize black wedding bands. The durability here is a double-edged sword as the strength of the ring makes it near impossible to resize without breaking.

Your fingers swell throughout the day, and for most people, that isn’t an issue. If your ring is a tiny bit tight or loose, no sweat. If, however, your fingers swell more than the average person, black wedding bands are still an option! Black silicone wedding bands for men give you the look without the resizing worries and at a much lower price. Plus, they’re non-conductive and easily break if you work in medicine or the trades.

So, what are black wedding bands made of? Dreams and modern style. They’re also made of metal, so maybe start by searching for tungsten or carbon fiber.