Tungsten carbide and titanium are two of the most durable metals for the crafting fine jewelry. With a well-earned reputation for traditional and innovative styles from the most respected designers, in 1994 Titanium Kay became one of the first to specialize in producing jewelry made from aircraft grade titanium.
Their latest creation, the exclusive tungsten carbide coin edge wedding band ring for men is manufactured in a gunmetal color, polished to a high finish. The sophisticated presentation of the ring carries the distinctive “reeding” or grooved notch design originally produced on the edge of coins during the minting process to deter counterfeiting.
This coin edge motif was first made popular as a part of jewelry design in modern times by Tiffany & Company. Yet this motif is not new: it has been discovered on archaeological artifacts in Greece from the 5th Century BC where it was used to decorate the traditional “lekythos” ceramics used for storing olive oil. Today this design is used to give character to a variety of jewelry items including watches, bracelets, pendants and earrings.
Pairing the incredible strength of tungsten carbide with the elegant coin edge motif produces a stunning and unique men's wedding band ring. With a hardness rating of 8.5 to 9.5 on the Mohs scale, this metal has been used industrially for years for its wear-resistance, making it an ideal medium for mens jewelry.
