Con: Brittleness and Breakability. Tungsten's hardness also has its downsides. In fact, the harder the metal, the more brittle and breakable it is (unlike gold, which is soft and malleable, meaning it will bend rather than break).

How easily do tungsten rings break?

Tungsten rings are not very brittle. If you drop a tungsten ring from a 100 ft, 99% of the time nothing will happen to it. The pressure it takes to crack or shatter a tungsten ring would be about equivalent to inserting a ring in vice grips and squeezing as hard as you could.

How long does it take tungsten to break down?

On average, tungsten rings last 2-5 years before maintenance is required. However, it can last forever if you take good care of it. You can take it to your local jewelers for cleaning and polishing.