Titanium, the hardest natural metal in the world is stronger the steel and yet is very lightweight. A pure elemental metal, was first used only in laboratory experiments and military applications – and eventually found a home in the space program. Due to its unique coloration and lightweight, yet incredibly strong properties, titanium finally found a home in the jewelry market.

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. In the jewelry industry, titanium quickly found a home in wedding bands.

Titanium jewelry has evolved quickly – and today it is possible to find all manner of rings available in this metal. Many jewelers have started to colorize their titanium with other metals and alloys, creating such looks as bright blue and pink carved bands on their rings. Other titanium jewelry has been colored black by alloys, allowing for an entirely different look to this usually charcoal gray metal.

Most people may think of silver and gold when they picture their wedding jewelry, but for more and more couples, titanium jewelry is taking their place.

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. Another option is to purchase a colored titanium ring with the color part in grooves for added protection.

One problem with titanium rings is because of their strength they cannot be resized. Make sure when you purchase a titanium ring you give the correct finger sizes to the jeweler.

The most common type of jewelry made with titanium is rings, bracelets and pendants. Men tend to be more attracted to titanium jewelry then women because its durability and strength make it last longer.

Clean titanium jewelry simply by using a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Although titanium rings are scratch resistant like any metal they will scratch and show signs of wear.