F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS
1. WHAT IS TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE?
Tungsten Carbide is a uniquely forged metal used in luxury watches and is perfect for a man’s active lifestyle. It is
strong, scratch resistant and will maintain its finish over time with normal use.
2. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE TC.850TM?
Triton Tungsten Carbide TC.850 actually stands for a patented formula consisting essentially of 85% Tungsten Carbide
yielding a strong, heavy weight, hypoallergenic and tarnish resistant material. This uniquely forged metal is perfect for
a man’s active lifestyle (US Patent No. 8,061,033).
3. WHAT MAKES TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE TC.850TM METAL FORMULA UNIQUE?
Triton TC.850 utilizes exclusive patented nano-technology coatings that are applied to the surface of the metal using
a physical vapor deposition (PVD) method that results in high scratch-resistance, high wear-resistance and increased
hardness and durability.
The patented metal’s micro grain structure provides tighter, more compressed molecules, creating the best balance
between hardness and its lustrous finish. TC.850 is alloyed with a non-leaching nickel binder for a more radiant color
and hypoallergenic properties, and contains chromium that reduces oxidation of the alloy.
4. WHAT METAL IS THE MOST SCRATCH RESISTANT?
Tungsten Carbide and TungstenAIR are the most scratch resistant metal in the jewelry and bridal industries. Both
metals are so strong, they are patented (US Patent No. 8,061,033). The material combinations of both Tungsten
Carbide and TungstenAIR have strong resilient surfaces that will maintain their finish over time with normal use. All
colors of Tungsten Carbide (black, white, classic gray, yellow & rose) and TungstenAIR (black, white) are
scratch resistant.
5. ARE COBALT, STAINLESS STEEL AND TITANIUM AS SCRATCH RESISTANT AS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE?
Other contemporary metals are an important part of the jewelry and wedding band industry, however, Cobalt, Titanium
and Stainless Steel wedding bands do not have the scratch resistance of Tungsten Carbide.
6. WHAT IS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE’S VICKER HARDNESS?
At 1300 Vikers, or over 8.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, Triton’s Tungsten Carbide TC.850TM is the hardest material
available in wedding bands behind a diamond. In comparison, Triton’s Tungsten Carbide TC.850 is 10 times harder
than 18K gold and has substantial, luxurious weight similar to platinum.
7. WHAT IS TUNGSTEN CARBIDE’S NATURAL COLOR?
Tungsten Carbide’s natural color is a deep gray. Triton’s Tungsten Carbide is a lustrous gray due to our TC.850TM
patented content. Triton offers TC.850 in 5 colors: white, black, classic gray, yellow & rose.
8. HOW DO THE WHITE TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RINGS GET THEIR COLOR?
Triton’s white Tungsten Carbide obtains its lustrous color through a patented nano-technology multi-layered coating
applied to the surface of the metal using a physical vapor deposition (PVD) method. The proprietary coating process
is specifically designed to enhance the color and provide extra protection and durability to prolong the life and luster of
TC.850TM white. Triton’s white Tungsten Carbide is highly scratch, tarnish, wear and fade-resistant and designed to
last. (US Patent No. 8,932,437 B2 / 8,927,107 B2 / 8,956,510 B2)
9. HOW DO THE YELLOW & ROSE TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RINGS GET THEIR COLOR?
Yellow & rose Tungsten Carbide obtain their colors through a proprietary metal blend that includes yellow &
rose gold that helps provide the lustrous look of precious yellow & rose gold with the performance of TC.850 TM.
The proprietary metal blend is applied using the same patented multi-layer technical bonding process as
white Tungsten Carbide.
10. HOW DO THE YELLOW & ROSE TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RINGS MAINTAIN THEIR COLOR?
Yellow & rose TC.850TM colors are sealed with a proprietary semi-translucent nano-technology coating that is
comprised of rare earth metals and applied using a physical vapor deposition (PVD) method to help sustain the vibrant
and lustrous colors.
The proprietary coating and process is specifically designed to enhance the color and provide extra protection and
durability to prolong the life and luster of TC.850 yellow and rose.
11. HOW DO THE BLACK TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RINGS GET THEIR COLOR?
The rich luxurious color of black Tungsten Carbide results from a durable black Titanium Carbide deposit that is applied
using a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. The PVD process deposits thin layers of color in a high temperature,
vacuum environment.
12. ARE ALL TRITON TC.850TM RINGS AVAILABLE IN WHITE, CLASSIC GRAY, BLACK, YELLOW & ROSE?
We have taken our bestselling styles and made them available in all five colors.
13. CAN A TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RING BE ENGRAVED?
Laser engraving can be applied to any color – white, classic gray, black, yellow or rose – in the Triton TC.850TM Tungsten
Carbide collection.
14. ARE THE TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RINGS WARRANTED?
Yes. As with all Triton rings, our Tungsten Carbide rings are covered by the Forever Fit Limited Warranty, which
warrants against imperfections in design, materials and/or workmanship. See your Triton retailer or a Triton warranty
card for specific details.
15. WHAT CAN I DO IF MY FINGER SIZE CHANGES?
All Triton rings, including our Tungsten Carbide rings, are covered by the Forever Fit Limited Warranty. In addition to
being warranted against imperfections in design, material and/or workmanship, Triton rings will also be replaced if the
original owner’s finger size ever changes. See your Triton retailer or a Triton warranty card for specific details.
16. HOW DO I CARE FOR A TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RING?
While not wearing your Tungsten Carbide ring, it is best to store it separately in a small pouch or bag so it will not
scratch other, softer metal jewelry items. To clean your Tungsten Carbide ring, mix a few drops of mild detergent
(household soap works well) with warm water, dampen a soft cloth with the mixture and rub the surface of the ring to
remove dirt and oil.
You can then use a cotton swab to clean any hard to reach grooves or around diamonds. Rinse with warm water and
dry with a soft cloth. As with all jewelry, avoid contact with any harsh chemicals including household products such as
ammonia, bleach and chlorine. If your Tungsten Carbide ring does come in contact with any of the above chemicals,
clean the ring right away using the above cleaning instructions.
17. CAN YOU REMOVE A TRITON TUNGSTEN CARBIDE RING IF IT GETS STUCK ON YOUR FINGER?
Yes, you can safely remove a Tungsten Carbide ring utilizing a vice grip removal method. This safe and simple process
calls for a vice grip to be placed firmly over the ring with increasing force applied by gradually increasing the pressure
of the vice grip. As the pressure increases the ring will eventually crack and can be removed safely from the finger.