Titanium Ring Problems

Choosing a precious metal is generally the first step when shopping for jewelry--particularly rings, including, most notably, engagement and wedding rings. Gold and silver have long been used, and platinum has gained in popularity. However, there is another metal, titanium, that has also become fashionable for use in rings.

There are very few documented complaints from those who choose titanium rings. Two possible problems are the expense, and the difficulty resizing the rings.

History
According to International Titanium Powder (ITP), titanium was discovered in 1791, and later named after the Greek god Titan by Dr. Martin H. Klaproth. It went mostly unused until the 1950s, when airplanes were built with the strong, durable yet lightweight metal. Now it's used to for planes, medical and dental procedures, aerospace, architecture and jewelry, among other things.

Sizing
Sizing your titanium ring properly is one of the most important steps when ordering it. Titanium rings are nearly impossible to re-size because of the strength of the metal. Stretching the ring one-fourth to one-half a size is possible for many jewelers; however, only inserting a spacer will make the ring smaller. To avoid costly reorders, confirm the correct ring size multiple times before placing an order.

Significance
Another benefit of the tough metal is its resistance to chemicals and everyday wear-and-tear. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to scratch a titanium ring. Basic grade titanium rings scratch almost as easily as silver, gold or platinum rings. Aircraft grade titanium is much more resistant to scratches. Either metal will likely make you happy, as you can simply have the ring refinished or buffed to restore it to its original state.

Potential
lack titanium is increasing in popularity, as it adds another dimension to the metal. However, some companies add coloring as an overlay finish, which will not last. This layer will eventually fade or scratch off, and may cause irritation. Therefore, if you're choosing an altered hue of titanium, confirm that the coloring process occurs during the refinery process.

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