Titanium Rings: What is Titanium?

Patrick Adair Designs

Gold, Platinum, and Silver are probably the first metals that come to mind when thinking about wedding bands. All three of these traditional metals have been staples in not only the jewelry industry, but also the wedding band industry. One metal that should not be overlooked is titanium. Titanium is an incredible material that boasts many features that makes it extremely popular and versatile in the wedding band industry. Keep on reading for the rundown on this popular alternative metal.

WHAT IS TITANIUM?

Titanium gets its name from the mythical Greek Titans and is an abundant metallic element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22 on the periodic table of elements. Titanium is a lightweight gunmetal gray metal that is an industry leader for a variety of things from jewelry to aircraft to surgical implants. Its wide range of use is due to its versatility and durability.

GRAY TITANIUM OR BLACK TITANIUM?

When shopping for titanium rings, you’ll notice they’re often black. This makes people believe titanium is naturally black in color. However, that’s not true. Titanium is a natural gunmetal gray color and is treated to turn black.

It’s easy to treat titanium so it turns black. Jewelers who offer a black titanium band will often give the ring a black ion plate. This treatment is popular and affordable, but the color will inevitably fade over time. Because of this, we highly recommend avoiding any black titanium ring. It will not last a lifetime and will leave you upset down the road.

Titanium in its natural form is a beautiful and sleek gunmetal gray color. It has a similar color to stainless steel, silver, and white gold. What's great about titanium is that it holds a polish extremely well with high reflection, making it a beautiful color and choice for a wedding ring. Its fairly neutral color makes it an excellent unisex choice.

IS TITANIUM METAL GOOD FOR RINGS?

Titanium is really strong, more so than other metals. So much so to where titanium is as strong as steel. In addition to being extremely durable, it’s very lightweight, making it comfortable to wear as a ring and on other jewelry. Its durability to weight ratio makes titanium an excellent choice for aircrafts as you need something extremely durable but also lightweight for aerodynamics.

Most titanium men’s wedding bands you’ll find are 99% pure aircraft grade titanium. A titanium wedding band of that quality will last a lifetime as long as its properly maintained.Another benefit of titanium is it doesn’t tarnish easily. Unlike other metals, titanium doesn’t tarnish easily from soil, air, or salt. Since it’s a poor conductor of electricity and heat, it’s a safe ring to wear all day.

Keep in mind, titanium isn’t completely scratch-proof, though it is more scratch-resistant than most metals. If your titanium band gets scratches, it's a pretty easy DIY fix or you can simply take your ring to a jeweler where they can buff out the scratches.

Titanium is really strong, more so than other metals. So much so to where titanium is as strong as steel. In addition to being extremely durable, it’s very lightweight, making it comfortable to wear as a ring and on other jewelry. Its durability to weight ratio makes titanium an excellent choice for aircrafts as you need something extremely durable but also lightweight for aerodynamics.

TITANIUM IS 100% HYPOALLERGENIC

The last thing you want to worry about is your wedding band causing you allergic reactions. This is an issue with some precious metals but with titanium, you can live worry free in this regard. Because titanium is hypoallergenic, it’s typically the material used in surgical implants for artificial body parts and joint replacements. Why is titanium hypoallergenic? It’s a metal that’s 99% pure. It’s rarely ever alloyed with other metals, making titanium a great option for those with metal allergies. In addition, titanium doesn’t hold in toxins, tarnish, or irritate the skin. This doesn’t mean you should skip cleaning your titanium ring, especially if you have sensitive skin. You’ll still want to use specific cleaning products to ensure you won’t damage the ring.

The last thing you want to worry about is your wedding band causing you allergic reactions. This is an issue with some precious metals but with titanium, you can live worry free in this regard. Because titanium is hypoallergenic, it’s typically the material used in surgical implants for artificial body parts and joint replacements. Why is titanium hypoallergenic? It’s a metal that’s 99% pure. It’s rarely ever alloyed with other metals, making titanium a great option for those with metal allergies. In addition, titanium doesn’t hold in toxins, tarnish, or irritate the skin. This doesn’t mean you should skip cleaning your titanium ring, especially if you have sensitive skin. You’ll still want to use specific cleaning products to ensure you won’t damage the ring.

WHY ARE TITANIUM RINGS SO CHEAP?

Titanium is cheap compared to other metals because of its abundance. Titanium is a material that is more available than precious metals like platinum and gold. Just because a titanium wedding band is cheaper than a platinum ring, it doesn't mean titanium is cheap. If anything, it is more affordable than its precious metal counterparts. There is nothing cheap about titanium. Its durability and lightweight properties make it ideal for many applications.

Titanium is cheap compared to other metals because of its abundance. Titanium is a material that is more available than precious metals like platinum and gold. Just because a titanium wedding band is cheaper than a platinum ring, it doesn't mean titanium is cheap. If anything, it is more affordable than its precious metal counterparts. There is nothing cheap about titanium. Its durability and lightweight properties make it ideal for many applications.

ARE TITANIUM MEN'S RINGS GOOD QUALITY?

We've talked extensively on how durable and scratch-resistant titanium is. Because of this, titanium is one of the easier materials for jewelers to work with. Even though titanium is a powerful metal, it’s malleable enough to customize. Some common ways that jewelers can customize your titanium ring are with engravings, gemstone inlays, and more.

CAN TITANIUM RINGS BE RESIZED?

What if you buy a titanium ring for your loved one and it doesn’t fit him? Can you resize it? It depends. As long as the ring is too small and needs to be sized up, it can be resized. But there are different factors that can affect this.

It’s still recommended you find a titanium ring that includes a generous warranty and purchase the ring from a jeweler that has a return policy. This way, you can exchange the ring you purchased with a new ring that will fit him. Patrick Adair Designs offers a lifetime warranty policy as well as a free size exchange if you happen to order the wrong size.

THEY'RE A COMFORTABLE OPTION AS WEDDING BANDS

As stated previously, titanium is a lightweight material which makes it comfortable to wear all day. This is especially important for wedding bands since you’ll rarely take it on and off.

GET YOUR OWN HANDCRAFTED TITANIUM WEDDING RING TODAY

Titanium rings for men are only becoming more popular. If you’re looking for something eye-catching and unique, browse our unique selection of Titanium Rings.

Our statement titanium rings for men are colorful and we offer different inlay options. We also offer a free ring sizer in case you’re unsure of your ring size.

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