How to tell if it’s a high-quality tungsten ring?

This should help you out a little when trying to make a purchase decision

CONSIDER THE COST

Cost should not be the be-all and end-all of your decision to buy a ring, but it can generally be a good indicator of quality.  Tungsten carbide rings made with tungsten and carbon will not be available for anything less than around $190.  If you find cheaper rings, the likelihood is that they are made with cobalt or another material, giving you a poorer product.

WHAT IS IT MADE WITH?

Tungsten rings will rarely be 100% tungsten, as on its own the metal can be difficult to forge into a ring.  Therefore, most tungsten rings will be tungsten carbide rings.  Most sellers of tungsten carbide rings will have them labeled simply as ‘tungsten rings,’ but it is always worth checking just to make sure.

Tungsten carbide is an alloy, and it is best to check what metal has been mixed with the tungsten to create it.  The best, most desirable tungsten carbide is created by mixing tungsten with carbon, so you should always target these types of rings.

Cheaper tungsten carbide rings might be made from cobalt, although these will discolor your finger in the way cheap jewelry is known to, so are best avoided.