All About Cobalt Chrome
Out of all the precious metals you could pick from the periodic table, cobalt chrome is one with lots of promise. But what exactly is it? A cobalt chrome ring is a versatile material made of cobalt and chromium. It may not seem like a unique composition, but its pairing creates something truly special. An alloy of cobalt has physical properties and a brilliant luster that make it a worthy contender against other traditional metals. You'll see it in hip replacements, stainless steel, and dental applications. You'll also see it in artificial joints, medical implants, and spinal implants. This is because it's hypoallergenic and safe to put in your body. Beyond the human body, you'll see it in machines like wind turbines for power. It's a lightweight and hypoallergenic material, making it a perfect material to use for jewelry.
It has high tensile strength, hardness, and wear resistance. Because of this, it's a forgiving ring to work with. Combined with its corrosion resistance properties, these can last a lifetime. It also has an incredible appearance that looks shiny and white under various angles, similar to white gold and platinum. People mistake it for expensive metals like platinum all the time. It's often one of the first materials we suggest for first time buyers. While some rings can only be worn on certain occasions, cobalt rings can be worn daily. This article will show you why cobalt chrome is a great option if you're looking to get a brand new ring.
Cobalt Jewelry: How Do I Take Care Of Cobalt Rings?
Unlike other rings, cobalt jewelry isn't a headache. Ownership is relatively stress free, and that happens to be one of the pros of owning a cobalt chrome ring. You don't have to exercise extraordinary care. This is the complete opposite of a meteorite ring, which is one of our most valuable yet hardest rings to own. You need to avoid water and excessive hitting to avoid rust. You'll also want to polish it with some ring wax. On the other hand, cobalt rings don't need this extra maintenance.
But you should still take a few precautions to take care of any ring. Try to avoid wearing a cobalt chrome wedding band while exercising to protect it. Unlike tungsten rings, these aren't completely scratch-proof. But they're still a highly scratch resistant metal compared to other alternatives. To maintain its original shine, you can regularly wash your ring with a damp cloth, mild soap, and water. With anything in life, if you neglect it, it will deterioriate. So just because Cobalt Chrome is a relatively strong metal alloy, you should still take the time to maintain and take care of it. If you do this, your cobalt chrome wedding band will last a lifetime. You can also buy jewelry metal polishing wipes to bring out this material's beautiful luster.
Cobalt Chrome Rings Vs Other Alternative Metals
Cobalt vs Titanium
Cobalt chrome's properties make it harder than alternative metals like titanium. It's much shinier than titanium, and it's also less likely to cause an allergic reaction due to its hypoallergenic properties. This makes it ideal for body piercings. Titanium also has a Mohs scale of hardness of 6, while cobalt chrome has a Mohs hardness of 7. This means Cobalt is slightly more scratch resistant. Cobalt pretty much outshines (literally) titanium in every facet other than the price department. It is a bit pricier than titanium, but with cobalt, you really get what you pay for.
Cobalt chrome's properties make it harder than alternative metals like titanium. It's much shinier than titanium, and it's also less likely to cause an allergic reaction due to its hypoallergenic properties. This makes it ideal for body piercings. Titanium also has a Mohs scale of hardness of 6, while cobalt chrome has a Mohs hardness of 7. This means Cobalt is slightly more scratch resistant. Cobalt pretty much outshines (literally) titanium in every facet other than the price department. It is a bit pricier than titanium, but with cobalt, you really get what you pay for.
Cobalt Chrome vs Tungsten Carbide
Cobalt chrome is also more expensive than a tungsten wedding band. It's also not as durable in terms of scratch resistance. You're less likely to see small or deep scratches on a silver tungsten ring. But when it comes to cobalt chrome vs tungsten, there's a difference in hardness. Cobalt chrome is much harder despite having a lower Mohs hardness than tungsten. They're a material that can't shatter, crack, or chip. Tungsten breaks against hard impacts and pressure. A lot of people prefer cobalt chrome over tungsten because of this key difference.
Our Favorite Cobalt Chrome Rings
Cobalt alloys are the closest thing to a white metal compared to other metals. We have an extensive Cobalt Chrome Ring collection if you're convinced that a cobalt chrome band's physical beauty is right for you.
Star Dust Ring
The Star Dust Ring in cobalt chromium is an excellent choice with all the advantages that the metal has to offer. Its inlay is full of Muonionalusta meteorite shavings and glow crystals. This ring symbolizes and mimics the cosmic beauty of outer space in the dark. If you look closer, you'll end up finding blue opals and crushed diamonds that add to the ring's beauty. Its gorgeous and shiny exterior will turn heads and spark comments. The blue opals and crushed diamonds add to the ring's sparkle and make it truly special. It's like a cosmic explosion around your finger.
The Star Dust Ring in cobalt chromium is an excellent choice with all the advantages that the metal has to offer. Its inlay is full of Muonionalusta meteorite shavings and glow crystals. This ring symbolizes and mimics the cosmic beauty of outer space in the dark. If you look closer, you'll end up finding blue opals and crushed diamonds that add to the ring's beauty. Its gorgeous and shiny exterior will turn heads and spark comments. The blue opals and crushed diamonds add to the ring's sparkle and make it truly special. It's like a cosmic explosion around your finger.
The Botanical Opal Glowstone Ring
If you'd like something that's more down to earth, the Botanical Opal Glowstone Ring is another great option. This cobalt chrome wedding band has an inlay mix of multi colored opals and colors of green. The result is a gorgeous combination with its green glow depicting a grassy field of flowers. Every other color is like a flower in the palm of your hand. It's a great cobalt wedding ring for people who enjoy nature.
If you'd like something that's more down to earth, the Botanical Opal Glowstone Ring is another great option. This cobalt chrome wedding band has an inlay mix of multi colored opals and colors of green. The result is a gorgeous combination with its green glow depicting a grassy field of flowers. Every other color is like a flower in the palm of your hand. It's a great cobalt wedding ring for people who enjoy nature.
If you'd like something that's more down to earth, the Botanical Opal Glowstone Ring is another great option. This cobalt chrome wedding band has an inlay mix of multi colored opals and colors of green. The result is a gorgeous combination with its green glow depicting a grassy field of flowers. Every other color is like a flower in the palm of your hand. It's a great cobalt wedding ring for people who enjoy nature.
Evergreen Cobalt Chrome Ring
The Evergreen Cobalt Chrome Ring is a popular choice for its forest green design. It has real emeralds, micro malachite, and black emerald opals along its inlay. Each material is set into a captivating forest of green glowstone as its background. All of this is held together by a stunningly beautiful cobalt band. The emeralds, malachite, opal, and glowstone give it a beautiful forest green colour. Its beautiful glow accents also highlight its nature-like uniqueness. If you and your partner love nature, this is a fantastic option with its forest-like theme.
The Evergreen Cobalt Chrome Ring is a popular choice for its forest green design. It has real emeralds, micro malachite, and black emerald opals along its inlay. Each material is set into a captivating forest of green glowstone as its background. All of this is held together by a stunningly beautiful cobalt band. The emeralds, malachite, opal, and glowstone give it a beautiful forest green colour. Its beautiful glow accents also highlight its nature-like uniqueness. If you and your partner love nature, this is a fantastic option with its forest-like theme.
Cobalt Chrome Glowstone Ring
Do you prefer a ring with more customization options? Our Cobalt Chrome Glowstone Ring is a fan favorite in this area. The ring comes in multiple daytime colors, glow colors, and inlay materials. You'll see limitless choices for design options along its inlay. We can swap out portions with other inlay materials to complement your personal style. A major advantage with this ring is that you can easily pair it well with your every day attire. If you prefer wearing darker clothing on most days, then a ring with darker materials might suit you best. You could go with materials like meteorite shavings or black fire opal to get this effect. This beautiful ring's comfortable weight also makes it great for every day casual wear, so you'll be able to comfortably wear any combination you choose.
Do you prefer a ring with more customization options? Our Cobalt Chrome Glowstone Ring is a fan favorite in this area. The ring comes in multiple daytime colors, glow colors, and inlay materials. You'll see limitless choices for design options along its inlay. We can swap out portions with other inlay materials to complement your personal style. A major advantage with this ring is that you can easily pair it well with your every day attire. If you prefer wearing darker clothing on most days, then a ring with darker materials might suit you best. You could go with materials like meteorite shavings or black fire opal to get this effect. This beautiful ring's comfortable weight also makes it great for every day casual wear, so you'll be able to comfortably wear any combination you choose.
Do you prefer a ring with more customization options? Our Cobalt Chrome Glowstone Ring is a fan favorite in this area. The ring comes in multiple daytime colors, glow colors, and inlay materials. You'll see limitless choices for design options along its inlay. We can swap out portions with other inlay materials to complement your personal style. A major advantage with this ring is that you can easily pair it well with your every day attire. If you prefer wearing darker clothing on most days, then a ring with darker materials might suit you best. You could go with materials like meteorite shavings or black fire opal to get this effect. This beautiful ring's comfortable weight also makes it great for every day casual wear, so you'll be able to comfortably wear any combination you choose.
Lava Rock Glowstone Ring
The Lava Rock Glowstone Ring is a fierce and hot looking ring. This lava-themed ring features a lava rock opal that has subtle purple and red tints. This comfort fit cobalt band has three different pigment colors that complement everything. They blend together well and highlight the lava rock opals along the inlay. The Lava Rock Ring's red inlay and glow contrasts beautifully against the polished cobalt band.
The Lava Rock Glowstone Ring is a fierce and hot looking ring. This lava-themed ring features a lava rock opal that has subtle purple and red tints. This comfort fit cobalt band has three different pigment colors that complement everything. They blend together well and highlight the lava rock opals along the inlay. The Lava Rock Ring's red inlay and glow contrasts beautifully against the polished cobalt band.
Is Cobalt Chrome Right For You?
As you can see from our top picks, cobalt rings are a great alternative to more traditional metals like gold. You have tons of durable options that won't tarnish or fade over time. You never have to worry about applying ring wax or polishing your ring every day. They're also very affordable and can be found at many jewelry stores.
Even if you've decided that you want a cobalt band for its positive qualities, you still have the stressful endeavor of picking out a design you'll like that'll also survive daily wear and tear. We have crazy amounts of cobalt designs to choose from, so it's normal if you're feeling a little overwhelmed. If you're still having a difficult time with picking out a ring for you, please feel free to reach out to us at support@patrickadairdesigns.com. We'll be able to see what your needs are and determine what customization options will match you perfectly.