Titanium Wedding Bands
&
Black Titanium Rings

Titanium wedding bands are quickly rising in popularity due to titanium's high degree of strength, lustrous look, lightweight properties and affordable prices. The many styles and designs in which this metal can be formed into makes a titanium engagement ring or wedding band a perfect choice for wedding rings that will truly last a lifetime.

While typically used to make missiles,spacecraft, airplanes, and naval ships, titanium wedding rings emerged on the wedding ring market in the 1990s and in recent years there has been an increase in demand for these types of rings.

What is titanium?

• Titanium is a chemical element classified as a transition metal on the periodic table. While titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of all transition metals, it has a low density and so rings made of this material are light on your fingers.

• Titanium rings will stand up to lifelong wear and tear.
• Titanium rings are resistant to corrosion and tarnishing even if exposed to salt water.
• Titanium is 100% hypoallergenic, (used in artificial hearts and joint replacements).
• Titanium rings are lightweight and strong.
• Titanium can be formed into a number of ring styles including inlaid, carved, tension set, and grooved rings without losing any strength properties.

Cons of Titanium Wedding Rings:

• Due to the strength of titanium rings, any repairs or resizing changes are expensive.
• Titanium rings may scratch but a good polish will make them look like new again.
• It is difficult to engrave titanium rings.
• Custom titanium ring designs are often priced much higher than regular titanium wedding rings.

What Type of Titanium is Best for Wedding Rings?

• The best titanium wedding rings, and titanium engagement ring, are made from commercially pure (CP) grade titanium. This titanium is 99% pure, and it is available in Grades 1-4.
• Grade 1 is the softest form of titanium, and Grade 4 is the hardest form of titanium. For wedding rings a Grade 2-4 is best; though strong, these rings can be removed with regular ring cutting tools.

What about Aircraft Grade Titanium Rings?

• This type of titanium is 90% pure, and it is alloyed with 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium to increase it's strength even more.
• The World Titanium Council does not endorse these types of rings, especially for a titanium wedding band, because they are so strong they cannot be removed easily in an emergency nor can they be removed using regular ring cutting tools.
• It is impossible to resize, repair, or engrave aircraft grade titanium rings.

What are Black Titanium Rings?

• Black titanium wedding rings are created by chemically treating titanium with substances, such as silicon dioxide, and heat.
• These types of rings are often combined with regular titanium to form gray and black designs.
• Real black titanium always involves a treatment of the entire metal and not just a coating over the surface.

Shopping Tips for Titanium Wedding Bands:

• Always ask what titanium grade has been used to create the rings.
• Check for any replacement or exchange warranties in case the rings need to be resized or replaced in the future.
• If you are interested in black titanium rings make sure you are buying rings that are made from real black titanium.

Titanium Wedding Rings by Titanium Kay: A large selection of men's titanium wedding bands and black titanium wedding bands (they also have a laser engraving service so the rings can be engraved when ordered).

Cascadia Design Studios: Custom made titanium rings including men's wedding rings, women's wedding rings, engagement rings and engraved titanium rings. Shoppers can choose the Grade2 titanium option for wedding rings.

Titanium Rings Forever: A gorgeous selection of unique handcrafted titanium rings for men and women in a variety of styles and sizes including stunning inlay designs.

Overstock.com: A large inventory of men's titanium rings and wedding bands including engraved, two-tone, grooved and hammered.

Buy.com:An extensive selection of men's titanium rings (with a variety of sizes small enough to fit women as well for women's titanium wedding bands) including inlay steel cable rings, black titanium rings, textured, hammered and laser etched.

Edward Mirell: One of the premier designing companies for designer titanium engagement rings, men's wedding bands and women's wedding rings.

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