I bought this for my husband to replace his previous Tungsten ring.  As you know, Tungsten is a very hard material that will crack before bending which is what we wanted it. My husband is a car technician so he needs a material like this while at work.  His first ring (purchased 5 years ago) finally cracked, but at this cost I can afford to buy another for him!  Ring is definitely darker in real life than the photo.  My husband says it feels very comfortable.