Titanium Jewelry : Positive and Negatif

There are some positive as well as negative features associated with the use of titanium jewelry.

The positive point of titanium jewelry:

• Titanium metal is associated with the higher strength to weight ratio as compared to other metals commonly used for making jewelry. Thus titanium jewelry is quite strong and sturdy and lasts longer as compared to gold, silver and platinum jewelry.
• Titanium is useful because of its high strength to weight ratio which means that it is hard- wearing, yet it is not a heavy.
• Titanium metal is quite light. In fact it is as light as the metal aluminum. Thus titanium jewelry is quite light and is quite comfortable to wear.
• Titanium is an inert element. This means it will not react with water, sunlight, or with body’s chemistry. It is resistant to corrosion; hence titanium jewelry (unlike silver jewelry) will never tarnish. Titanium jewelry will not lose its color or shine over a period of time.
• Titanium is 100% hypo allergic. Thus it can serve as a great choice for people who are allergic or sensitive to gold, silver or platinum jewelry. This could be because it is not as mainstream as gold or white gold pieces. If you have not been able to wear gold alloy jewelry, titanium may be a suitable alternative for you.
• Titanium’s extreme strength allows for much greater amount of molding during the process of designing as compared to other metals like gold, silver etc. Thus you can get some unique designs with titanium jewelery which is not possible with metals like gold, silver and platinum.
• Titanium jewelry is highly durable: Titanium can be worn throughout active and demanding lifestyles as it is resistant to excessive wear and tear. Titanium jewelry seldom gets broken or nipped off.
• Titanium jewelry has nowadays become a fashion statement and is considered to be very fashionable and modern.
• Titanium is not rare, so the price is very affordable. Affordable, stylish jewelry is not always easy to come by, so this is a great alternative for the budget conscious buyer compared to gold silver and platinum jewelry.
• Another pro is the durability; it is virtually indestructible through normal wear. Unlike gold alloys that wear down over years of normal use, titanium will hold strong showing very little wear over the years.
• Titanium can be worn on a regular basis and requires little or no perpetuation which is extremely helpful for people who lead busy lives and do not have the time to keep getting their jewelery repaired.

So far, we’ve uncovered some interesting facts about titanium jewelry. You may decide that the following information is even more interesting. 

 The negative point of titanium jewelry:

• Titanium’s advantage of being durable and hard-wearing can in effect also be a disadvantage. This is because it difficult to re-size the metal once it has been made. For example; Titanium wedding bands cannot be cut and sized down once they are fitted to the person. If a person loses weight or puts on weight the ring may not fit anymore and would be able to be resized. 
• Titanium jewelry does not look as delicate and elegant as silver, gold or platinum jewelry.

Knowing enough about titanium jewelry to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you’ve just learned about titanium jewelry, you should have nothing to worry about.  

Tips When To Buy Titanium Jewelry

Many couples are going in for titanium jewelry for their wedding. So it is important that you have some basic knowledge if you’re going to choose the right titanium jewelry for your occasion. The rest of this article will give you some basic knowledge and tips on how to choose titanium jewelry that best suits you.

1. Match titanium jewelry with almost any outfit to any occasion. But if you want to dress up a little black dress, then consider of choosing the sparkling contrast of titanium jewelry. If you want something simple to wear with your blue jeans, again titanium jewelry is the suitable jewelry that matches your style.
2. The strength of titanium also means that it is hard to modify the size of the titanium jewelry once it is engraved. If you have sensitive skin or allergic to gold, silver, platinum, nickel or any other metals, you need to ensure that the titanium jewelry that you’re going to purchase is 100% pure. Pure titanium will ensure that your skin will not get irritated when you worn it.
3. Since titanium jewelry is still new in jewelry market compared to gold and silver, it hasn’t become widely available yet, making it difficult to purchase. Furthermore, many local jewelry stores carry only small amount of titanium jewelry with only a small selection. There are plenty of titanium jewelry stores online, so it’s easy to shop around and find the style of jewelry you like for the best possible price.
4. Aside from the renowned jewelry stores selling titanium jewelry online, you can choose between numerous internet stores that offer titanium jewelry. Typically with titanium bands the sizes are larger than you would discover on other bands.

How To Care Your Titanium Jewelry?

Titanium has been known to have greater structural integrity than gold, platinum and silver. But despite these properties, it is not resistant to scratches like any other jewelry. To preserve its pristine look, remove it when doing manual labor, while working with abrasive substances, or when exercising or playing sports.

To restore the beautiful colors and shine you simply have to wash with any non abrasive soap or cleaner or wash it in tepid soapy water or alcohol. Anodized products are best cleaned with warm soapy water the dried with a soft tissue. This will restore it to the same level of optical purity and display the original vivacity of colors. Do not scratch the surface of the piece. These simple steps would help you keep your titanium jewelry at its best and keep it sparkling new.

History of Titanium Jewelry

Titanium was first discovered by clergyman William Gregor in 1791. In 1795, Austrian chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth identified it as a new element, gave it the number 22 and named it Titanium after the Greek Gods - The Titans. Since then designs and quality have gone from strength to strength to make GETi the world leading brand of quality Titanium rings, both plain and inset with precious metals and diamonds.

Titanium is a naturally occurring element found in the Earths crust and other ‘M’ class planets. Some sources say Titanium is the sixth most abundant element others say the ninth. Titanium is highly reactive and it is possible, under certain conditions, for it to spontaneously combust at high altitudes. People aware of Titanium will know of its high tensile strength to weight ratio, but to the best of our knowledge Titanium rings will not float as a certain film featuring three angels and a man called Charles would have us believe.

Alloying Titanium with materials such as Aluminium and Vanadium produce a much higher tensile strength material - Grade 5 or Aircraft Grade. This grade is used by GETi to manufacture our tension set diamond ring designs. Also please be advised that resizing rings made from Aircraft Grade is totally impractical, so you should be wary of companies boasting about this material as it will be extremely difficult to resize a Titanium ring made from this.

Titanium has a very high corrosion resistance, this is due to the ability of the material to, when scratched or machined, form a protective oxidised surface almost instantaneously - unlike gold or aluminium for example, which oxidises (or tarnishes) slowly over a period of time. Deep sea divers and surfers like Titanium rings particularly because of this high corrosion resistance to salt water we even came across a mention of swim shorts made from Titanium fabric which provide a degree of protection from shark bites but cannot confirm the existance of such.

Uses for Titanium - apart from GETi rings, Titanium has many uses, golf clubs and spectacle frames are made from it, surgical implants, aerospace, marine and motor industry applications even paint, to name but a few.

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