Ceramic or tungsten jewelry like black tungsten bands is becoming a fashion trend among men and women that desire a stylish ring that is both lightweight and durable.

black wedding rings are designed from a combination of tungsten and carbon powders and coated with a black outer layer of a metal like zirconium, also used in ceramic pieces like black ceramic wedding rings.

Zirconium is similar to titanium in terms of weight and durability.

What are ceramic wedding rings? They are made from a combination of powdered pure ceramic materials and zirconium, which is then heated to more than 6000 degrees, resulting in a molten liquid. The liquid is shaped, cut, cooled, & then polished into a ring. These king of rings are harder than titanium, and almost as hard as a tungsten carbide wedding ring.

This is great news for those unfortunate folk who have contact allergies to metals. Ceramic is most commonly found to be black however in recent years white and pink have become popular.

While some other colored and treated wedding rings may fade in color, a ceramic wedding ring won’t. Ceramic and tungsten are also scratch resistant which makes them popular for those that work with their hands.

Many companies now feature ceramic rings for wedding jewelry. Ceramic is vibrant, unique and comfortable to be worn. The amazingly lightweight trait makes the wear ability very easy for both men and women.

Common designs include simple dome shaped styles, flat bands and ceramic inlays combined with both tungsten carbide and titanium rings. Prices for ceramic is competitive and usually low in cost. Ceramic fashion rings will continue to gain popularity with both men and women for years to come.