| One of the hottest trends in men's and women's | | | | machines, the possibilities for making truly unique |
| jewelry is titanium rings. No longer do ring buyers | | | | ring designs are only limited by the artisans |
| have to settle for a 14 ct gold rings from the | | | | creativity and skills. |
| local jeweler or department stores. Nor do ring | | | | Some of the most popular titanium rings are |
| buyers have to settle for cheap, imported | | | | those that feature inlays. The base of the ring is |
| jewelry that will turn one's skin green or cause an | | | | made from titanium and the outside of the ring is |
| allergic reaction. | | | | grooved and inlaid with some materials. Popular |
| Titanium rings have become very popular due to | | | | inlays include gold, silver, exotic hardwoods, |
| the strength, durability, cost and design options | | | | minerals and gemstones. These handcrafted |
| available. This article is a good buying guide for | | | | titanium rings are all unique to the wearer and, if |
| those who are looking for a titanium ring. | | | | properly made, will last a lifetime. |
| Titanium Ring Material | | | | Ring Makers Experience |
| Most grades of titanium are hypoallergenic, which | | | | With titanium rings, like most things, you really do |
| means that will not react with human skin. Most | | | | get what you pay for. At the lower end of the |
| are also non-reactive to most chemicals, salt | | | | spectrum, there are the titanium rings that are |
| water and other corrosive elements. The only | | | | imported from Southeast Asia. These are |
| exceptions are the extremely cheap titanium rings | | | | mass-produced of inferior quality titanium and |
| found online. These are are often made from | | | | feature designs that might just be etched on the |
| impure titanium or low grade titanium and will, on | | | | surface of the ring. These rings are good for a |
| occasion, contain other metals or impurities that | | | | temporary ring or for an occasion that is not |
| will affect the ring. | | | | meant to form a lasting part of a person's life. |
| Most U.S.-based titanium ring manufacturers use | | | | For a women's or men's titanium engagement or |
| high grade titanium for two reasons. The first is | | | | wedding ring, you will want to locate an artisan |
| that it guarantees the ring will be hypoallergenic. | | | | with many years of experience making titanium |
| The second is that high grade titanium is much | | | | rings. An experienced titanium ring artisan will have |
| stronger than the inferior grade titanium often | | | | superior titanium, ring-making machines and |
| used in imported rings. For the strongest and | | | | artistry to make a ring that is is made to last a |
| most durable ring, you need to move away from | | | | lifetime. |
| the very low price point rings. | | | | When shopping for a man's or woman's titanium |
| Titanium Ring Designs | | | | ring, keep in mind the material, the range of |
| The design choices for titanium rings are basically | | | | titanium ring designs available and the ring maker's |
| limitless. With modern milling and engraving | | | | experience. |