A relative newcomer in the jewelry marketplace compared to more traditional metals, titanium has certainly earned itself a place of merit since its late 1990's debut. People admire this lustrous material for its superb durability and lightweight nature as well as its contemporary elegance, making it an ever popular choice for men's rings in particular. Since it differs from other metals in some ways, it's best to first learn more about it before buying mens titanium rings.
Naturally occurring, this metal has a shiny, pale gray color. Its appearance may be changed using various techniques to alter its finish. It is known primarily for its notably high strength to weight ratio, which means that it is superior in strength but at the same time very light in weight. Although it can be made to hold a gemstone and shaped into numerous designs, its level of hardness somewhat limits this possibility.
While the sleek, simple styling of this metal appeals to the tastes of both sexes, it's slightly masculine appearance tends to attract more men. The fact that it is highly practical in terms of its eco-friendly manufacture, hypoallergenic nature, low heat conductivity, and indestructibility also entices many male consumers, as does the wide range of prices these rings have.
Similar to other metals, titanium is grouped according to its hardness into grades 1 through 4. Most good quality rings are crafted from "commercially pure" titanium which contains no more than 1 percent of other metal alloys. The majority of pieces are made from grade 2 to 4 metal which provide ultimate durability and resistance to scratches, yet they can still be engraved or resized if needed.
Promoted as "aircraft grade" some rings feature the addition of aluminum and vanadium for extra fortification and superior strength. This may sound enticing to some buyers, however they should understand that this extra hardness will likely mean that the ring cannot be engraved or resized, and in an emergency it may be rather difficult to remove.
There are also black titanium rings which are quite striking in appearance. The process used to color the metal black varies; they may be treated in such a way that transform the color, or simply have an ion or black-colored plating applied. If a black ring is desired, it's best to choose the former, which use either heat of silicon dioxide to turn the metal black, as the latter are prone to chipping over time.
Gold, silver, or another metal may sometimes be added to a titanium ring to give a different look. Inlaid designs feature a strip of this metal, while plated ones just have a thin coating of it. This latter types calls for more care, or they may develop scratches that will need buffing to remove them.
Dealing with retailers who guarantee their work and provide at least a 30-day refund policy is the safest bet. Most designs can be resized if desired, however this may not be possible with some, in which case one may want to find out if a lifetime exchange policy is available. It's always best to choose the correct size from the start, with most men having a ring size in the 6 to 10 millimeter range.
Naturally occurring, this metal has a shiny, pale gray color. Its appearance may be changed using various techniques to alter its finish. It is known primarily for its notably high strength to weight ratio, which means that it is superior in strength but at the same time very light in weight. Although it can be made to hold a gemstone and shaped into numerous designs, its level of hardness somewhat limits this possibility.
While the sleek, simple styling of this metal appeals to the tastes of both sexes, it's slightly masculine appearance tends to attract more men. The fact that it is highly practical in terms of its eco-friendly manufacture, hypoallergenic nature, low heat conductivity, and indestructibility also entices many male consumers, as does the wide range of prices these rings have.
Similar to other metals, titanium is grouped according to its hardness into grades 1 through 4. Most good quality rings are crafted from "commercially pure" titanium which contains no more than 1 percent of other metal alloys. The majority of pieces are made from grade 2 to 4 metal which provide ultimate durability and resistance to scratches, yet they can still be engraved or resized if needed.
Promoted as "aircraft grade" some rings feature the addition of aluminum and vanadium for extra fortification and superior strength. This may sound enticing to some buyers, however they should understand that this extra hardness will likely mean that the ring cannot be engraved or resized, and in an emergency it may be rather difficult to remove.
There are also black titanium rings which are quite striking in appearance. The process used to color the metal black varies; they may be treated in such a way that transform the color, or simply have an ion or black-colored plating applied. If a black ring is desired, it's best to choose the former, which use either heat of silicon dioxide to turn the metal black, as the latter are prone to chipping over time.
Gold, silver, or another metal may sometimes be added to a titanium ring to give a different look. Inlaid designs feature a strip of this metal, while plated ones just have a thin coating of it. This latter types calls for more care, or they may develop scratches that will need buffing to remove them.
Dealing with retailers who guarantee their work and provide at least a 30-day refund policy is the safest bet. Most designs can be resized if desired, however this may not be possible with some, in which case one may want to find out if a lifetime exchange policy is available. It's always best to choose the correct size from the start, with most men having a ring size in the 6 to 10 millimeter range.
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