Titanium Jewelry

[BaliBabyDoc]

Originally posted by: Drizzy

Originally posted by: Minotaar
Drizzy,

In terms of a rescue situation, where people cut STEEL off you ALL the TIME, my comment was very relevant. Im not spreading any myths by saying that its softer than steel, and you're not telling a lie by saying its harder than gold. no need to over-react. god.

And btw, unless you wear 24K gold, you're probably going to lose a finger on a gold ring too.

Actually saying it is softer than steel IS a myth. or just plain wrong however you want to look at it. Do your homework. Most titanium jewelry that is sold is "aircraft grade" titanium which is a type of titanium that is harder than most steel.

Children, children . . . let the master work.

Titanium comes in no less than 29 recognized grades. It is indeed possible to get a "soft" titanium. It is true that most titanium jewelry is either aircraft (Grade 9) or one of the ten different commercially pure (CP) varieties. But a reputable jeweler will not sell you crap. The easiest way to tell is with mixed designs. No one sells an 18k gold band with low grade titanium. Then again no one sells 24k gold with ANY titanium b/c 24k gold is REALLY soft. You cannot use the terms "hardness" and "strength" interchangeably.

For personal experience, I've owned two titanium bicycles, titanium eyeglass frame, a titanium/18k gold wedding band, and one car with titanium valve springs.

As for rings, it's going to be difficult to cut ANY titanium band but it's certainly not impossible. But re-sizing a ring is typically limited to 1/2 size or less . . . depending on the titanium grade and design of the ring.

Regardless, it's a great metal . . . notwithstanding the horrible environmental toll that comes from extraction and processing.

 

[Jaxidian]

So what is a reputable jeweler online where I can find this high-quality (not aircraft grade) titanium jewelry? I'm assuming all of the above-listed jewelers probably use the aircraft grade titanium...

 

[Jaxidian]

Oh, and for those arguing...

I found this an interesting read.

 

[SirPsycho]

Originally posted by: Jaxidian
So what is a reputable jeweler online where I can find this high-quality (not aircraft grade) titanium jewelry? I'm assuming all of the above-listed jewelers probably use the aircraft grade titanium...

I have a titanium wedding band that I bought from a local jewelry maker here in Arizona, and I love it. It's definitely not made from the aircraft-grade titanium that you mentioned. It's a comfort-fit band, which you should insist upon, and it's so light I hardly know I'm wearing it most of the time. This is what my ring looks like. The ring they show is blue, but they can make it in lots of different colors. My wife has a platinum ring with diamonds and a sapphire center stone, so they are reminiscent of each other, but still distinct. I wear it constantly, and after a year (tomorrow is our first anniversary), I still can't see any scratches on it.

There's something really cool and symbolic about having a wedding band that is near-indestructable.

 

[rastakirk]

The main reason to consider Titanium jewery is if you have an allergy to some common metal used to fabricate jewery. Pure titanium has not been shown to elicit an allergic response. It is used in medicine for screws, plating systems, and dental implants. Alloyed titanium may still cause problems in some people, but not pure titanium.

 

[cain]

i always thought titanium is expensive. and why wouldn't it be good for jewelries. most people arent a bunch of shallow fvcks who are attracted only to platinum and diamonds

 

[tranceport]

I might just buy me a ti ring at titaniumera.com..

I like the watches..But i'm not paying $1000 for one...

 

[Jaxidian]

Originally posted by: SirPsycho

Originally posted by: Jaxidian
So what is a reputable jeweler online where I can find this high-quality (not aircraft grade) titanium jewelry? I'm assuming all of the above-listed jewelers probably use the aircraft grade titanium...

I have a titanium wedding band that I bought from a local jewelry maker here in Arizona, and I love it. It's definitely not made from the aircraft-grade titanium that you mentioned. It's a comfort-fit band, which you should insist upon, and it's so light I hardly know I'm wearing it most of the time. This is what my ring looks like. The ring they show is blue, but they can make it in lots of different colors. My wife has a platinum ring with diamonds and a sapphire center stone, so they are reminiscent of each other, but still distinct. I wear it constantly, and after a year (tomorrow is our first anniversary), I still can't see any scratches on it.

There's something really cool and symbolic about having a wedding band that is near-indestructable.

Well, early congratulations on your 1-year! And thanks for all the info

 

[stevent76]

Originally posted by: SirPsycho

Originally posted by: Jaxidian
So what is a reputable jeweler online where I can find this high-quality (not aircraft grade) titanium jewelry? I'm assuming all of the above-listed jewelers probably use the aircraft grade titanium...

I have a titanium wedding band that I bought from a local jewelry maker here in Arizona, and I love it. It's definitely not made from the aircraft-grade titanium that you mentioned. It's a comfort-fit band, which you should insist upon, and it's so light I hardly know I'm wearing it most of the time. This is what my ring looks like. The ring they show is blue, but they can make it in lots of different colors. My wife has a platinum ring with diamonds and a sapphire center stone, so they are reminiscent of each other, but still distinct. I wear it constantly, and after a year (tomorrow is our first anniversary), I still can't see any scratches on it.

There's something really cool and symbolic about having a wedding band that is near-indestructable.

That is funny. I have a titanium wedding band as well. And my wife has a platinum wedding band with a 1 carat sapphire center stone with small diamonds on the sides. I love the titanium ring. Mine is starting to show scratches but I dont care.