Titanium Wedding Bands Pros & Cons
Known for its lightweight properties and scratch-resistant properties, wedding bands made of titanium have grown in popularity in recent years. Do you wonde whether titanium is for you or your spouse-to-be?
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Pro: Lightweight and Strong
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Titanium has one of the strongest weight-to-strength ratios of known elements, which is why it is frequently used for airplanes, space shuttles and medical instruments. This strength makes titanium an ideal setting for stones because they do not give way to pressure. Its lightweight properties also make it ideal for men who are not accustomed to wearing a ring.
Pro: Corrosion-Resistant
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Titanium is an inert material, meaning it stays in the state in which it is formed and does not scratch or change shape. It is resistant to corrosion from salt, pollution, the sun's rays or any other potentially damaging influence.
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Pro: Hypoallergenic
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While some people have allergic reactions to naturally occurring metals, titanium is a nonferrous material. Titanium is 100 percent hypoallergenic and will not tarnish.
Pro/Con: Low in Cost
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Compared with higher-end materials such as platinum and gold, titanium is considerably less expensive, with many rings available for less than $100. Titanium rings can also be incorporated with precious metals, such as gold, for a distinct finish.
For some, the low cost of titanium makes it less prestigious as a wedding band. However, titanium is growing in popularity as a metal used for rings.
Con: Low Shine
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Titanium takes on a dull luster that is considerably less shiny than other metals such as platinum, gold and silver.
Con: Cannot be Resized
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Because titanium is so strong, it cannot be re-sized meaning. It is therefore critical that it's properly measured for the ring wearer. If you must special-order the ring, it is important to ask the jeweler or other vendor whether an exchange is possible should the ring not fit.
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