When people think of newlyweds, they think of pleasant terms to describe the marriage. Others may wish them a strong, enduring, carefree, and eternal union, because those are some of the characteristics that make a successful marriage. One of the most important symbols of matrimony is the wedding ring. It signifies that two individuals have come together to form one solid bond. Titanium wedding rings denote the strength of the couple even better.

Titanium was discovered in 1791. A chemist by the name of Martin Heinrich Klaproth isolated the element in 1975 and named it after the legendary Titan people. This metal has many wonderful characteristics that make it desirable. It is three times stronger than steel but fifty percent lighter. It does not corrode or weather except in very extreme circumstances. It is also non-irritating to skin. Because of these many beneficial features, titanium has innumerable uses. It often replaces steel in building construction. The metal is incorporated into medical devices such as pacemakers. Recently, the “other white metal” has begun to rise in popularity among jewelers. Jewelers are fashioning wedding rings out of titanium.

Titanium is a less expensive wedding band alternative to white metals such as platinum and white gold. In fact, the color of titanium closely resembles platinum. It’s a slightly charcoal grey color. The difference between the two is that titanium is faintly more opaque than platinum. Titanium wedding rings never rust and resist fading

Titanium has several advantages over other white metals, though. First, titanium is seven times stronger. This means it is less likely to bend or become warped. Engravings last exceptionally long and resist fading due to the strength of titanium wedding rings. Second, titanium is light-weight in comparison to other white metals. People often take momentarily take wedding rings off, because they are too heavy. Many people have misplaced rings due to this fact. Titanium rings are so light-weight, people often forget they are wearing a ring at all.

Finally, titanium rings can be anodized and embossed to create striking colorful designs. No other metal possesses this ability. The jeweler engraves words or designs into a ring and then uses electricity to apply the color to the engravings. Almost any color imaginable can be applied to these rings. It gives the ring a uniqueness that other rings will not have. Even after the ring has been anodized, it remains hypo-allergenic. The colorful portions of the ring will not react to sun, skin, or perspiration. The oxidized metal also refracts light extremely well so that colors remain bright and bold.

There are a few problems associated with titanium wedding rings. The strength of the metal can be an asset, but it can also be a problem. These rings can be engraved, but they are limited to simple engraving and embossing. Very intricate designs are possible, but cost a great deal of money. It is extremely difficult to engrave this type of metal. It often wears down jewelry cutting machinery. In fact, it takes special type of machinery to alter titanium and many jewelers may not be equipped to do this. Therefore, it may be very difficult to find a jeweler who can resize a titanium wedding ring. Be sure to consider these factors before purchasing one.

Titanium wedding rings symbolize strength and matchless love. These rings will last as long as the most tender marriage – a lifetime.