Guide For Purchasing Mens Titanium Rings

By Lelia Hall


Since its introduction to the marketplace in the late 1990's, titanium jewelry has continued to gain popularity amongst consumers and is admired for its fashionable, lightweight durability. Used for an increasing variety of pieces for both sexes, this lustrous metal stands out particularly as a favorite for men's rings, such as wedding bands. Unique in from other metals in several ways, it's advisable to know something about it when in the market for mens titanium rings.

Naturally occurring, this metal has a shiny, pale gray color. Its appearance may be changed using various techniques to alter its finish. It is known primarily for its notably high strength to weight ratio, which means that it is superior in strength but at the same time very light in weight. Although it can be made to hold a gemstone and shaped into numerous designs, its level of hardness somewhat limits this possibility.

While the sleek, simple styling of this metal appeals to the tastes of both sexes, it's slightly masculine appearance tends to attract more men. The fact that it is highly practical in terms of its eco-friendly manufacture, hypoallergenic nature, low heat conductivity, and indestructibility also entices many male consumers, as does the wide range of prices these rings have.

Much like other metals, titanium is categorized by its hardness, with grade 1 being the least and grade 4 being the most. Rings are normally crafted from "commercially pure" metal, which means other alloys are no more than 1 percent. Jewelry made from grade 2 to 4 metals provide the wearer ultimate scratch-resistance as well as the option to resize or engrave the ring if so desired.

Some pieces are designated "aircraft grade", which means they possess even more strength from additional metal alloys of aluminum and vanadium. Although some may prefer this kind, one must be aware of the fact that it is very difficult to remove them in case of an emergency, and they cannot be repaired, resized, or engraved due to their extreme hardness.

Black titanium rings have an elegant charm to them and are preferred by some buyers. When selecting this style however, one should find out which process was used to color the metal. If it was heat or silicon dioxide treated, the metal should maintain its color permanently, whereas it may chip away eventually if it was ion or color-plated.

Sometimes another metal such as gold or silver will be added to the ring. Inlaid strips of these metals are generally recommended over outer plating, which wears away over time and must be buffed to restore its appearance. One must give this latter type more care.

Dealing with retailers who guarantee their work and provide at least a 30-day refund policy is the safest bet. Most designs can be resized if desired, however this may not be possible with some, in which case one may want to find out if a lifetime exchange policy is available. It's always best to choose the correct size from the start, with most men having a ring size in the 6 to 10 millimeter range.




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