Titanium & Tungsten wedding rings comparison
Friday, March 13, 2009
Both titanium and tungsten are considered "model metals" in the jewelry industry because they were not available to the consumer market as commodities until ten years ago. They have gained tremendous popularity since the introduction and become an integral part of the jewelry material spectrum. 1. Hardness
Titanium and tungsten are both known for the superior hardness over traditional metals such as gold, silver and platinum. One thing worth noting is that it is not the metals themselves in a pure form that possess the hardness, it is their alloys that do.
2. Ductility
Titanium is more ductile than tungsten in the common alloys used in jewelry. In other words, when a wedding ring is under high pressure, such as hit by a car door, a titanium ring would be bend out-of-round whereas a tungsten carbide ring would fracture into several pieces.
3. Hypoallergenic
This is the very same concern as buying silver jewelry to some people: Will I be allergic to the jewelry? In general, titanium jewelry is virtually safe to wear for everybody. Yet, some tungsten carbide jewelry contains the element cobalt that some people are allergic to.
4. Weight
Titanium is lighter than tungsten, or more precisely, has a lower density. Titanium alloys are about 43% lighter than stainless steel and tungsten carbide is about 90% heavier than stainless steel.
5. Coloring
Titanium reacts with different chemicals and produces alloys of different colors. Jewelry makers use anodization to coat colored patterns on titanium rings. Black titanium is another form of titanium alloy that has a different color than the commonly used grey color. On the other hand, tungsten carbide is usually offered on in black color only.
6. Pricing
Titanium jewelry is in general cheaper than tungsten jewelry primarily due to the difference in equipment and environment control need to produce them. The temperature for forming a tungsten carbide is about 6000 Fahrenheit, which has to be in either a vacuum or hydrogen environment. More info here
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Titanium Grades & Purities
Thursday, March 12, 2009
There is an extreme diversity of available titanium alloys. In most cases hardness is governed by oxygen content, though numerous alloy combinations are available. All of our products, with the exception of our patented Black-ti (tm), are created using 99% (commercially pure) titanium, grades 1 and 2 titanium. These were selected for their balance of high purity, bio-compatibility, and strength. These grades form more easily, but are generally the most difficult to cut or machine. We intentionally avoided the ultra-high strength, aerospace grades such as grade 6-4 for reasons of color, continuity, lack of purity, and possibility of reaction to the alloy materials. Further, we prefer and chose CP grade (see the next question) to avoid safety issues which may arise in the event a hard alloy ring or closed product required removal. Our Black-ti(tm) is our only alloyed titanium. It was developed after 14 years of research and development. This alloy is comprised solely of other biocompatible materials.Labels: Titanium
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Top Titanium Wedding Bands, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Blue Titanium Celtic Wedding Band
One of our most stylish and best selling titanium rings. Anodized powder-coated blue titanium ensures a titanium band that will not fade. The Celtic design features traditional celtic knot-work, symbolizing the eternal bond of marriage.
Hammered Titanium Wedding Band
Hammered titanium is masculine, sleek, and one of the most carefree and low-maintenance designs available. The classic rugged look of a hammered band will never go out of fashion and easily hides wear and tear over time.
Benchmark Titanium and 18K Gold Band
The Benchmark brand is known for precision, quality, and their lifetime warranty. They will even re-size your ring for free for the lifetime of your purchase, if needed.
Benchmark Titanium Satin Wedding Band
Benchmark brand wedding band made with a satin finish in 6mm width. A true value for such precision in quality and design.
Green Titanium Celtic Heart Knot Band
Go Irish with our Green Celtic Titanium Love Heart Knot Wedding Band. The Celtic knot designs are continuous around the band, symbolizing your eternal romance and deep-natured love.
Black Celtic Titanium Wedding Band
We come full circle in this unique, Black titanium Celtic wedding band made of aircraft grade titanium. The celtic knots represent many things, including God and spirituality, eternal love, and is a deep symbol of your union in marriage.
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Titanium Rings Care & Maintenance
Monday, January 12, 2009
 Ring Care
Titanium, like all jewelry metals, will acquire surface scratches or scuffs through everyday wear. Scratches will be particularly evident in new ring, but as the ring is worn it develop a natural, even satin patina over the entire surface. This occurs in platinum and gold rings as well.
Protect your ring by removing it during activities that may subject it to abrasion or hard knocks. We recommend that you not wear any type of ring at the gym, when gardening, playing sports, or at the beach.
Safety
For your safety, never wear any type of ring around open machinery or electrical equipment, or while participating in physical sports and activities.
High Polished Rings
Minor scratches in polished titanium or precious metals can be removed with a cream metal polish. We recommend using Flitz cream metal polish applied with a soft towel. Use liquid dish soap to remove the polish residue.
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Buying Quality Platinum & Titanium Jewelry
 Platinum and titanium jewelry are among the most expensive jewelry items, in part because they are crafted of white metals. Platinum jewelry is often very heavy and dense as is most titanium jewelry. Platinum jewelry is much heavier than gold jewelry because of the density of the metal used to craft it. Titanium is actually really light. It's only 60% heavier than aluminum and 45% lighter than steel! Platinum jewelry and titanium jewelry are also naturally white or silver, thus do not have to be combined with other metals to achieve a brilliant whitish sheen.Most platinum jewelry is 90% pure or more, thus platinum jewelry is an exceptional selection for consumers who are allergic or who have sensitive skin. Gold jewelry might cause allergic reactions in people in part because it is mixed with other substances such as nickel, which can be irritating for some people. Platinum and titanium jewelry usually will hold up well over time and require little maintenance, other than regular cleanings using a mild soap or cleaning agent. Titanium jewelry is in fact considered one of the most durable jewelry selections available, showing few if any signs of wear and tear over the years. Read more info here
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Advantages of Titanium Jewelry
This metal is becoming one of the most popular forms of jewelry that is being used today. This is partially due to the fact that it has become easier in recent years to form this jewelry into the shapes that is necessary in order for it to be worn. It is also the case that the jewelry has become easier with modern methods to carve and form intricate designs. It's interesting to note that it is the fastest-growing type of metal that is being used to make wedding bands and engagement rings. Another reason why it is so popular as jewelry is because it is noncorrosive, which allows it to be worn in a number of different environments, including swimming pools. One more of the advantages of titanium jewelry is that it can be worn by people who are allergic to other precious metals that are used in jewelry making. Titanium is one of the more interesting things to come our way in a number of years. Because of it's diversity, more and more people are finding it in the various items that they use on a daily basis. You would probably be surprised at the number of different ways that you use it as well.
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Titanium Rings – How to Pick the Perfect Ring for Him
Monday, February 4, 2008
Selecting a ring for anyone can be a daunting task, but when it comes to picking the perfect ring for a man, it can be like crossing the final frontier. As with most styles of jewelry, titanium rings come in a variety of options. Choosing the best ring for the man in your life can be a simple task if you keep a few basic principles in mind during your selection process. More tips hereLabels: Titanium
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Unique Titanium Gifts for Her!
If you have chosen Titanium Rings in the past for that special lady in your life we have a beautiful selection of Titanium jewelry to compliment her collection. Delight her with a necklace, bracelet, earrings, watches or choices in gemstone titanium rings! Our elegant titanium & diamond necklace featured here holds three round brilliant diamonds and are flush set in this linear design. One side of the titanium pendant is high polish and the other has a soft satin finish. Elegantly displayed on a titanium rolo chain. More information & model hereLabels: Titanium
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Titanium Jewelry Myths
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
To many people, titanium is a mysterious term. General understanding of the public for this metal is that it is a very hard substance, and some may know that is very light as well, especially for folks who own any titanium jewelry or watches. We would like to clarify some common myths about this metal and give brief explanation for each one. Titanium is a newly found metal. Titanium is very hard. Titanium jewelry is indestructible. Titanium jewelry is hypoallergenic. More informationLabels: Titanium
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Titanium Jewelry - Stylish, Fashionable & Trendy to Wear
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Titanium jewelry is available at a lower cost than gold or platinum. Titanium for jewelry making is very easy to craft and mold into various different shapes. Although Titanium jewelry is much stronger than gold and silver jewelry, even steel, it is much lighter and hence more comfortable to wear. Titanium jewelry has also become a very popular choice of wedding rings for couples. it can also be anodized to create eye-catching colored titanium jewelry. More informationLabels: Titanium
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Black Titanium, Black Diamond Rings Fashion Treads
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Black diamond jewelry featuring black titanium anniversary rings and black titanium with black diamonds wedding bands driving fashion trends this season. This latest trend doesn't just touch clothing and apparel, but has seen its course in jewelry as well. With the new craze of black being the color of choice among many people, jewelry designers have been featuring black diamonds and black titanium more often in recent design. David Yurman & Tiffany are now selling black titanium jewelry. Edward Mirell, well known for his collection of titanium jewelry, has designs featuring black titanium with black diamonds. More informationLabels: Titanium
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Titanium Jewelry Facts, Buying Guide, Clean & Care
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Titanium is a great metal to use for jewelry because of its strength and greater scratch resistance compared to gold, silver and other metals. Pure titanium will not react to oils in the skin, sunlight and salt water. Not only this but titanium can be colored with a wide array of exotic colors where most other metals suitable for jewelry cannot. If you purchase a colored titanium ring it is a good choice to get a ring with the satin finish because it will help keep the ring looking great for a longer period of time. One problem with titanium rings is because of their strength they cannot be resized. Sometimes titanium can be stretched up in size, but not down. Make sure when you purchase a titanium ring you give the correct finger sizes to the jeweler. Clean titanium jewelry simply by using a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Never use strong detergents or chemicals. More informationLabels: Titanium
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How To Pick Titanium Jewelry? FAQ, Facts
Titanium jewelry is that it's strong. It's stronger than steel, and so is far superior to gold, silver and platinum in this respect. Salt water and cleaning compounds don't damage titanium. If you choose a simple style of titanium jewelry, it can be worn with almost any outfit to any occasion. Want to dress up a little black dress? Choose the sparkling contrast of titanium. Another good thing about titanium jewelry is that it's very individual. Unlike chunky gold bracelets which seem to be on every wrist nowadays, titanium is still the new kid on the block. More informationLabels: Titanium
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Mens Titanium Pendant, Beautiful Necklace Pictures
Friday, November 9, 2007
This men’s titanium pendant is made out of a darker titanium but you can also get a lighter version of the same pendant if you like it better. You can see a picture of this @ Bride Jewelry
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Square titanium pendant : Material: Pure Titanium/CZ stoneWidth: 16.0mmThickness: 4.0mmFinish: Polished - (Source)
Reversible Pendant of Titanium : “Eclipse” reversible pendant of titanium and 14k yellow gold with a green Tahitian pearl. The titanium is gray on one side and anodized to purple on the other - (Source)
Titanium Contrast Pendant : A gents titanium pendant, open tube style with contrasting matt and polished finishes, fitted to a rubber necklace - (Source)Labels: Titanium
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Titanium Jewelry Facts, Titanium Jewellery Designs
Monday, October 29, 2007
Titanium is an absolutely beautiful metal. With a brilliant white shine and a rainbow hued luster, titanium rings are guaranteed to garner compliments on any occasion.
Titanium may be the perfect metal for rugged, masculine-look jewelry that creates a unique fashion statement.
Titanium jewelry is the perfect combination of beauty, strength and durability; sporty enough to wear any time, beautiful enough for special occasions. It offers that unique look for today’s contemporary male.it’s completely non-reactive to salt water, chlorine, detergents, alkaloids, or body acids… not any, not ever!!). Pure titanium is 100% hypoallergenic. It won’t react with any part of the body, making it a great choice for even those persons most sensitive to other materials.
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Uses of Titanium for Jewelry - for Rings & Necklace
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Titanium is the fourth most abundant metal and the ninth most common element in the earth's crust. It is available in some 20 standard grades and alloys.
This article provides inputs on the metal as well as the various uses in jewelry for Titanium.
To quote some lines:
"Titanium is becoming increasingly more popular for body jewelry. The colors on titanium jewelry can be affected by the oils in your skin, but the colors can be easily restored to their former brilliance".
"Although titanium is abundantly available, the technology for creating titanium alloys that can be used in jewelry requires high-tech machinery and equipment. This makes the price of titanium jewelry comparable to gold."
It also says that Titanium jewellery might just be the metal for you if you are super-allergic to metals such as gold or silver.
Some interestnig related pics for you:
Titanium Alloy for Jewelry - Titanium And Titanium Alloy Rings (source)
Titanium Jewelry Properties - “Titanium is more than another material; it is an entirely new and exciting category,” he explains. According to his web site, spectore.com, “titanium would become the first such element to define an entirely new category of fine jewelry material in almost 3,000 years.” - (source)
Titanium Jewellery Colors - Anodizing is one of the processes we use to bring color to a Titanium ring. (source)Labels: Titanium
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Titanuim Jewelry - Purity, Weight, Safety, Care of Titanium Rings
Monday, October 15, 2007
Titanium belongs to an elite category of elements known as refractory metals. One of the more outstanding characteristics of these materials lies in the refractive properties inherent to their oxides.
Traditionally reserved for the engineering and aerospace industries, titanium has only recently been applied to jewelry and its popularity is growing quickly.
This article provides more inputs on the various aspects of titanium jewelry such as: Purity, Weight, Safety & Care
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Titanium Ring Purity - This smooth flat wedding band is the perfect ring to express the strength and purity of your love. - (source)
Titanium Ring Safety - An intriguing new look from the Diana Wedding Ring Collection, this remarkable set mixes together the elegance of the past with the promise of an everlasting tomorrow. Featuring solid titanium enveloped by platinum, these rings signify forever - (source)
Titanium Jewelry Box - Leatherette Ring Box Upgrade - (source)Labels: Titanium
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