Are Titanium Wedding Bands Dangerous?
Titanium bands are made of very lightweight metal and weigh about one-third as much as gold. Since titanium is not a rare metal, titanium bands are more cost-effective than their gold and platinum counterparts.
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Titanium is not entirely scratch-resistant so eventually a band will show evidence of wear and tear; however, any jeweler can polish a band and make it look brand new again. Because titanium bands are made from solid titanium bars the rings are seamless. They are also extremely durable.
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Titanium is lightweight, but it is incredibly strong and does not bend easily. Once a ring is sized, it is impossible to resize. If a titanium band is stuck on a finger, two cuts are required to remove it safely from the wearer. A gold band would require one cut since gold bands and can be removed easily once one cut is made.
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Is It Dangerous?
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It is perfectly safe to wear titanium bands. Titanium does not irritate the skin. In fact, dentists and surgeons employ titanium in dental implants, hip replacements and even heart valves.
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