Gold is tradition, white gold is clean, silver is fresh, platinum is chic but expensive, while titanium is clean and fresh and chic and inexpensive. In it’s natural state titanium rings are white with a hint of smoked grey, close to platinum in color, and with much richer and deeper tones than silver or white gold. However this metal can be altered through a thermal or electrolytic treatment which changes or enhances its color. Such rings are said to be anodized, and although not a durable as plain titanium, the results are stunning.
Unique titanium rings can be accented in blues, teal greens, and rich wine colors that are impossible to achieve with other precious metals.
Will Our Titanium Wedding Rings Really Last Forever?
No. They may outlive you, but they won’t last forever. Depending on the grade you choose for your jewelry, they will scratch and become worn looking EVENTUALLY. It is more a question of what you do while wearing your rings. Most rings, be they gold or silver or platinum, look perfect for a year or two and then begin to show wear.
In the same manner, titanium rings will need a polish or a scrub to refresh them, but the great thing about them is that they will NEVER tarnish like silver or become stained. They can also be refinished if you want to maintain the original shine or frosted look that has dulled over the years.
There is another thing about titanium rings, and that is its ability to withstand dents and deformation. I have seen so many expensive gold wedding bands totally bent out of shape. This will not happen with a titanium ring. It would take such an enormous amount of abuse that it is doubtful your hand would withstand it.
Emergency Removal of Titanium Rings
It has been brought up recently that titanium rings can be dangerous because they are so strong that in the case of an emergency, should the rings need to be cut off, they will be difficult to cut through. While it is true that titanium is strong and damage resistant, hospitals and paramedics have electric ring cutters that easily cut through any ring. So it is not an issue of titanium or gold or silver but just an issue of wearing rings in the first place. If you work in a profession where your wedding ring may create a danger to you or to those who you work with, no matter if they are made of it is best to consider removing them.
What about Titanium Wedding Ring Comfort?
Titanium rings are comfortable in general, but jewelers use the term “comfort fit” which applies specifically to the roundness of the edges and the inner dome shape of a ring -the rounder the edges and the better shaped interior dome of a ring the more comfortable. This science of comfort has been perfected for gold wedding rings, and for many titanium products this is also true. They are either “comfort fit” or “semi comfort fit” except for some which are known as slim, stealth or the ones with tension settings.
If you are not a ring wearer and you are concerned about the square edges of a very modern titanium wedding ring that you have selected, I recommend, before buying online, trying a few rings that are similar in a jewelry shop near you.
Is Titanium Ring Resizing the same as resizing other metals?
No. If the difference in size is greater than what can be done by titanium rod tightening then a wire (or “drop”) is inserted into the inner side of the ring. Most people comment that it doesn’t bother them, however it can change the way the ring feels against your skin if you are sensitive. If the size difference is really big, then it can be expensive to resize because the entire ring will need to be, practically, remade.
It can cost $50 – $100 to resize a titanium ring, and therefore may be better to buy a new one. If it is your ring then perhaps it will be a small price to pay.
Engraving Titanium Wedding Rings
Titanium rings, be they men’s rings, ladies sets, wedding or engagement rings can all be engraved the same as gold or silver. Engraving titanium wedding rings is often included in the price of the rings.
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