Pros and Cons of Titanium Wedding Bands

Titanium is a gray colored lustrous metal, used in a variety of applications as it has several beneficial properties. It is very strong and is used in many light weight alloys. It is neutral to the human body and can neither cause any irritation to the skin nor get discolored itself. For this particular reason, titanium rings are very popular and are widely used as wedding bands.

Although wearing a wedding band is an old European custom, today it is very popular all over the world. The tradition of wearing a wedding band differs from place to place. In some countries, a wedding band is worn on the ring finger of the left hand, whereas in some countries, it is worn on the ring finger of the right hand.

Traditionally, gold wedding bands were commonly used but nowadays, bands of other metals like titanium, palladium, platinum, etc., are also used. Black titanium wedding bands can be found in different patterns. You can either go for a complete black titanium ring or have yellow or white gold inlaid on it.

There is a great demand for artistic carved wedding bands like the black or gray ones with a gold medallion engraved in it. One of the biggest advantages of a titanium wedding band is that it is less expensive than gold or platinum wedding bands.

Although popular, there are several advantages and disadvantages of making titanium jewelry. Before making a decision, you need to be aware of the pros and cons associated with it.

As mentioned above, titanium is very tough, but, light in weight. Due to this property, it does not give away under pressure, and hence, the jewelry is suitable for daily wear. At the same time, it is corrosion resistant from sun, weather, pollution or other damage causing elements. It neither gets scratched easily, nor changes its shape.

Many people wonder, are titanium wedding bands safe for everyday use? The answer to this is definitely positive as titanium does not cause any allergic reaction to the skin.

On the other hand, these wedding bands are hypoallergenic, hence, can be safely worn by people who are allergic to metals. It does not get discolored and can retain its shiny appearance for a long time.

One of the major disadvantages of a titanium wedding band is that it cannot be soldered or resized. If your wedding band is too large, you have to return or replace it as its size cannot be changed. Therefore, if you are thinking of buying a titanium ring, it is very important to take proper measurements or have it made custom fit.

Let us accept it, although titanium is very popular and 'in' these days, it cannot replace the importance of gold jewelry or even platinum jewelry. Titanium is less shiny than these metals and cannot match to the standards of these metals. Although it has a shiny appearance, its luster looks rather dull as compared to the other metals.

As we have just seen, the pros and cons of titanium wedding bands are just equal in number. Hence, you can decide whether to go for it or not. If you are looking for an attractive, sturdy and less expensive wedding band, titanium rings are just for you!