The Gravitas Black Tantalum Brushed Wedding Band

Premium Black Tantalum Wedding Ring with Brushed Center and Polished Beveled Edges - 7mm Widt

The Gravitas takes tantalum and makes it black through some coating process. Regular tantalum is already dark gray, so the black coating doesn't change the look as dramatically as it would on lighter metals. Still gives you that stealth appearance people seem to want these days.

Seven millimeters in tantalum feels heavier than the same width in titanium or even gold. Tantalum's dense stuff - you definitely know you're wearing something. Some guys love that substantial feel, others find it annoying after a while. Try before you buy if possible.

The brushed center hides dings pretty well, but those polished beveled edges are going to show every scratch. And with black coating, scratches show up as lighter marks underneath. Looks fine when new, but don't expect it to stay perfect with daily wear.

Tantalum itself is biocompatible and hypoallergenic - used in medical implants. The black coating adds another layer, literally. I'd be curious how the coating holds up long-term, especially around the edges where rings take the most abuse.

Can't resize tantalum easily. Most jewelers won't even attempt it because the metal's so hard to work with. Factor that into your decision because finger sizes can change over time.

The price reflects both the rarity of tantalum and the difficulty of working with it. Not cheap, but you're getting an unusual material that most people won't recognize. Flies under the radar while still being technically impressive.

Black rings aren't for everyone. Some professions or social situations might have opinions about non-traditional ring colors. Worth considering if you're in a conservative field.