When people think of precious metals or wedding vows when rings are exchanged, everyone immediately thinks of a silver, gold or platinum ring studded with diamonds or gemstones. However, customers now have another option in the form of titanium. You could say that titanium is a relatively unsung hero in the jewellery arena and poised to give gold, silver and platinum a run for their money. With a wide range of stylish jewellery that captures the beauty, charm and individuality of unconventional jewellery, titanium is set to be a phenomenon. Interestingly, titanium is the first new metal to enter the supreme arena of platinum and gold in over 3,000 years and is the only metal which is a rare combination of beauty, lightness, strength and biocompatibility.
Titanium has previously been associated with aircraft and surgical equipment. Slightly heavier than aluminium and possessing the strength of steel, titanium is a silvery-white non-ferrous metal with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any known element. Titanium is fast gaining popularity in the men’s international jewellery market because of its strength and durability. It is perfect for those engaged in water sports or other rigorous outdoor activities. Men who find gold and silver too showy can now opt for titanium rings that sport the greyish sheen of platinum, but are available at a far more reasonable price.
With a lustrous shimmer, titanium outshines any other traditional precious metal. Jewellery designers are creatively involved in fashioning the metal into stylish and innovative pieces using techniques like engraving and anodizing to create colourful rings and bracelets with interesting motifs and inlay work. Titanium’s versatility allows it to combine readily with metals like gold and silver as well as diamonds and gemstones. Being lightweight, titanium rings and other jewellery are extremely comfortable to wear. Hypoallergenic, titanium suits all skin types. For those allergic to gold and silver due to the presence of nickel alloys, titanium jewellery is recommended. These rings are corrosion resistant and they don’t tarnish easily like silver. Gold and platinum rings lose their lustre over a period of time and require re-polishing whereas aircraft grade titanium rings will withstand the rigours of daily wear and tear.
Most rings are made from aircraft grade titanium, which will not lose its strength even when it is cut, resized, refinished or engraved. Although titanium is found abundantly on our planet, it is often priced in the same bracket as scarce metals like gold and platinum due to high technology costs. Soon, titanium could achieve the same significance as gold, silver and platinum and every other person could be seen wearing a titanium ring, pendant or bracelet.
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