That being said, we still fall in love, we still want to have that special day and give a token of our affection to the love of our life. We have anniversaries that we want to remember and celebrate without feeling that we are missing out on being able to express ourselves with a gift the way we would have done 10 or perhaps even 5 years ago. However, the inevitable truth is that times have changed the way we celebrate and commemorate our most special moments. That is not all bad, it has prompted us to reflect on what is really important, not just the things we buy for our loved ones, but on our loved ones themselves.

The rising cost of a wedding today is staggering, a recent survey found on theknot.com polled some 10,000 brides and 1,000 grooms who were either married or engaged in the past year. The results reported that the average cost (not just the more expensive of tastes, but the average) of an engagement ring was $5,200. The average cost of the wedding band was $1,126 for her and $491 for him.

And the most popular metal of choice Wedding Bands For Women among those preparing for their walk down the aisle, was white gold. Wow! That’s quite an amount to be spent when a new couple is looking to secure a future together, and no doubt adds to the stress of planning their special day, especially since most couples are paying for their own ceremonies and receptions these days, without the help of mom and dad.

According to that same survey, a growing number of grooms had apparently found a solution to the expense of purchasing a white gold wedding band. 27% of the grooms surveyed had opted for a man’s tungsten wedding band instead of white gold. He commented further by saying that selection was important to the consumer, “We have found that more and more couples are choosing mixed metals wedding bands. Our best sellers are tungsten rings that are combined with gold or silver. The Tullamore tungsten ring by J.R. YATES with two sterling silver braids and the collection of tungsten rings with Rose gold by Heavy Stone Rings have been popular.”

Grooms have not wanted to feel like they were making light or skimping on the significance of their wedding ring. As a result many still want the designer name, even if choosing a less expensive metal. For this reason, quite a few high end jewelry designers have been adding more and more men’s tungsten wedding bands to their selection. One name that stands out in aiming to meet this demand is Benchmark. To show you the kind of value and savings that choosing tungsten carbide over white gold can give you, I recently compared 2 wedding bands of similar style, both from Benchmark. The price of the men’s 7mm Benchmark wedding band in white gold was $1,549 while the 7mm Tungsten Carbide band also from Benchmark was a mere $199. That makes a world of difference when you are looking for style and still hope to afford the honeymoon.

Tungsten rings, watches and necklaces are not only ideal for fall attire, but they can represent the perfect transitional accessories.  From day to evening wear or season to season, tungsten and titanium jewelry can work in a simple and understated manner to bold and seasonal transitions.  The cool and contemporary look of titanium and tungsten are excellent for evening or day time accessorizing.

White metals like tungsten ringsand titanium jewelryare set to sparkle with pizzazz this fall as the clothing trends lean towards cool, crisp and tailored.  Look for grays and reds to replace the traditional fall colors for clothing as gold and silver give way to tungsten, platinum, titanium and palladium.   Jewelry in general is a hot ticket this fall, but white metals bring the perfect balance to fall wardrobes.  As the standout colors in fashion, nothing offsets shades of red or gray better than tungsten and titanium.  Sleek, sexy and stylish tungsten rings convey a look of professionalism with a blend of contemporary class.

With the simple and almost masculine lines of tailored trends, big, bold and sleek jewelry designs create the perfect offset for the structure of buttoned up looks guaranteed to be seen in fall fashions this year.  Paired with a prominent titanium necklace, tungsten ringsand chunky titanium heart bracelet, your everyday basic separates can go from drab to shine.  Sparkle and glimmer are starting early this season and tungsten is the ideal element to make a statement without looking like a New Years Eve explosion in your closet.

When it comes to tungsten and titanium jewelry, there are many excellent options available at wide range of price points.  Tungsten is a bit heavier than some metals, but the versatility and sleekness are comforting.  In addition, tungsten rings are extremely durable.  Scratch resistant, corrosion defiant and virtually indestructible, tungsten jewelry maintains its luster, gleam and shine long after the initial debut. With lifetime sizing programs and warranties, you can’t beat the investment in this fashion must have.

Tungsten rings, watches and necklaces are not only ideal for fall attire, but they can represent the perfect transitional accessories.  From day to evening wear or season to season, tungsten and titanium jewelry can work in a simple and understated manner to bold and seasonal transitions.  The cool and contemporary look of titanium and tungsten are excellent for evening or day time accessorizing.  Tungsten offers a luxurious feel of style, class and comfort.  Light enough for everyday enjoyment, yet elegant enough to pair with formal wear.  Tungsten rings may be worn in sets or as an individual piece.

Whether you go for a classic tungsten ring simple in form, or the more intricate designs such as two tone rings, there are many styles and options you can choose from.  For necklaces, rings and bracelets, diamonds can also be included.  Regardless of your style or preference, you can find titanium or tungsten rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches or cufflinks online from reputable dealers. Titanium-Jewelry.com has a complete brick and mortar store that offers custom fine jewelry, antique and estate pieces in addition to their full line of titanium and tungsten jewelry.

Tungsten Carbide will not bend. It is 10 times harder than 18K gold, 5 times harder than tool steel and 4 times harder that titanium. This metal measures between 8 and 9 on Mohs hardness scale. To give you an idea by comparison, diamonds measure in at a 10, which is the highest. Due to their extreme hardness, a men’s tungsten wedding band will hold its shape despite consistent daily wear longer than any other ring on the market. As an added reassurance you have no need to worry that its unmatched strength and durability could harm you in any way. In case of an emergency situation, medical professionals are perfectly capable of quickly removing the band if there was ever a need, so rest easy.

A tendency with the vast majority of polished metals such as titanium, platinum or gold, is that upon close inspection you will continue to observe varying degrees of denting or scratching. This is not the case with tungsten carbide. To this end, tungsten has earned a reputation for appearing permanently polished. Due to this unique property, there are vendors who guarantee to re-polish or replace your men’s tungsten wedding band for free in the rare occurrence that it should scratch. Any one choosing a tungsten band for themselves should be congratulated on this account, as it will hold its original polish like no other type of ring.

No matter how you look at it or try to get around it, the old adage often proves itself true. You get what you pay for. Now there may be cases of getting a great deal and there is certainly no crime in that. But when making your selection from the wide array of men’s tungsten wedding bands to choose from, please do your due diligence and ask the right question. Namely, “Is this band cobalt fee?” Why is this important? Plainly speaking, a tungsten band that uses cobalt as a bonding agent in its make-up may do permanent damage to your skin as it mixes with the natural oils in your body. Why do some tungsten ring manufacturers use cobalt as the binding agent? The simple and honest answer is that it is less expensive to use cobalt as the binder in place of nickel.