Thinking about a Titanium wedding ring? You must know this first.
If a gold or platinum wedding ring isn’t your style, alternative metals are an appealing choice. Titanium wedding rings are an affordable, light and durable alternative - but there’s one thing you should keep in mind if you’re choosing one. Here’s what to know before you buy.
Why Titanium Wedding Rings Are So Popular
Titanium is one of the most popular alternative metals for wedding rings for good reason:
They’re inexpensive. Compared to 18ct gold or platinum, a titanium wedding band costs a fraction of the cost of a precious metal ring. Given the overall costs of a wedding, that difference alone is a huge advantage.
They’re light. Pick one up and you’ll feel the difference immediately. A titanium ring is drastically lighter than a platinum wedding ring. If you’re not used to wearing jewellery, this can make wearing a ring feel less daunting.
They’re strong. Titanium wedding rings are more scratch resistant than precious metals, so they hold up well to everyday wear. They do eventually wear down, and can’t be restored when that happens, unlike their precious metal counterparts. Though the early scratch resistance is appealing initially.
Given these 3 advantages, it’s easy to see why titanium wedding rings have become such a popular option.
Titanium rings like these are a strong, light, affordable alternative to precious metal wedding rings.
The One Thing Most Jewellers Won’t Tell You About Titanium Rings
There’s one more thing most ring sellers won’t mention, and it’s important that you know this before you buy:
If you titanium wedding ring ever starts feeling tight? Take it off straight away.
More often than you’d think, I get calls from people needing engagement rings and wedding rings cut off. It happens. A ring gets a little tight, bit by bit, and suddenly you realise one day you can’t actually take the ring off.
For gold and platinum rings, a ring that gets stuck is an easy fix. You visit a jeweller. Snip. Bend. Ring is off.
It’s not as simple to remove titanium wedding rings. The same properties that make them strong, light and scratch resistant also make them more difficult to be removed. So if you’re about to buy a titanium wedding band, or if you’re already wearing one, remember to take it off if it ever starts getting tight.
For advice on choosing the right titanium wedding ring for your style, and making sure the size is right, book an appointment directly with our jeweller.
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