| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Width | 2.5mm |
| Weight/Feel | Medium (7.9 g/cm³), Balanced Feel |
| Scratch Resistance | Moderate |
| Hypoallergenic | Good (low chance of reaction) |
| Tarnish/Corrosion Resistance | Good |
| Durability/Toughness | Good-High |
| Resizeability | Limited |
| Maintenance | Low |
FAQs
Which material is best for me?
How does each material compare?
| Feature | Tungsten Carbide | Titanium | 304 Stainless Steel | 316L Stainless Steel | Black Zirconium | Silicone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 9-9.5 | 6 | 5.5-6 | 5.5-6 | 8.5-9 | Flexible material |
| Scratch Resistance | Very High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High |
| Weight | Heavy (15.6 g/cm³) | Very Light (4.5 g/cm³) | Medium (7.9 g/cm³) | Medium (7.9 g/cm³) | Light-Medium (6.5 g/cm³) | Light |
| Durability/Toughness | High (very hard but brittle under extreme impact) | High (strong, won't shatter) | Good-High | Good-High | High (durable, shatterproof) | Moderate (flexible, designed to break for safety) |
| Hypoallergenic | Generally yes | Excellent | Good (low chance of reaction) | Excellent (low nickel release) | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tarnish/Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maintenance | Very Low | Very Low | Low | Very Low | Very Low | Very Low |
| Comfort/Flexibility | Heavier feel, substantial | Lightweight, barely noticeable | Medium weight, balanced feel | Medium weight, balanced feel | Light-medium, minimal feel | Ultra-flexible, breakaway safety feature |
| Price Point | Mid-range | Mid-range | Entry-level to Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Entry-level |
| Resizability | No (cannot be resized) | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | No (stretch fit only) |