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To: TheSlowLane who wrote (15919)3/3/2010 1:57:04 PM
From: Reilly Diefenbach  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 48092
 
Well, I assumed it would be pretty difficult (based on my work experience with the stuff), but the ring marketing information makes it sound not so bad:

titaniumstyle.com

Tungsten carbide isn't just hard, it's also very brittle:

Tungsten carbide and ceramic rings are removed by cracking them into pieces with standard vice grip locking pliers. The same technique is used for removing natural stone bands like onyx or jade.

Place vice grip locking pliers over the band and adjust the jaws to clamp lightly. Release and adjust tightening screw one-forth turn and clamp again. Repeat this process until a crack is heard. The ring will brake in to two or more pieces.