What is Titanium?

Titanium (Ti, atomic number 22) is a lustrous silver-white metallic element used principally to make lightweight, resistant alloys. Titanium metal and its alloys are light in weight and have very high tensile strength, even at high temperatures. These metals are utilized in aircraft, spacecraft, naval ships, guided missiles, and lightweight armor plate for tanks.

Titanium has many desirable properties of notable strength and durability and is immune to corrosive attacks by saltwater and marine atmosphere and exhibits exceptional resistance to a broad range of corrosive gases, acids and alkalis. Pure titanium is as strong as steel yet nearly 50% lighter. With all its properties, titanium is perfect material for making a durable and jewelry, say, ring, pendant . . . etc.

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Why Titanium ring and jewelry?

Titanium is inert.
Titanium has been embraced by the medical world for its superior biocompatibility, and is the preferred material for surgical instruments and implants. Titanium is inert and therefore completely corrosion resistant. It does not react to salt water, sunlight or any body chemistry and Titanium(Deletion) is 100% hypoallergenic. Titanium is the preferred material for surgical tools, implants, pacemaker cases and other internal casings. It won¡¦t react with any part of the body, making it a great choice for even those persons most sensitive to other materials. When a person has an allergic reaction when wearing a pair of gold or silver earrings due to the alloys, it is recommended that they switch over to titanium earrings. And unlike silver, titanium will never tarnish!(Deletion) Persons with allergic reactions when wearing gold or silver earrings is recommended to switch over to titanium earrings.

Titanium is extremely durable and strong.
Titanium is more resistant and has the highest strength to weight ratio of ANY known element, which is why 85% of the Space Shuttles structure is titanium. In fact that is why many titanium ring manufacturers have a lifetime warranty.(Deletion) In jewelry applications, titanium¡¦s strength allows for design capabilities that were otherwise impossible. For example, tension set rings made with titanium provides maximum security for the stone. Softer materials such as gold, silver and platinum cannot make this claim! In fact, even the softest forms of titanium start with over 30,000 psi tension, much more than platinum.(Deletion) Titanium can be worn throughout active and demanding lifestyles without concern for the excessive wear and tear that would be exhibited by gold and platinum.

Titanium is lightweight.
Only slightly heavier than aluminium with the strength of steel, titanium becomes is the quality standard in all fields. With jewelry, titanium¡¦s light weight translates into comfort.

Titanium is proven.
Titanium is the fastest growing category in jewelry history. Without exception, titanium has dominated each and every market arena entered. From sports products like bicycles, tennis rackets, golf clubs, to marine hardware, computer cases and jewelry, titanium symbolizes the new standard for quality and reliability.

Titanium is fashionable.
Titanium provides the stylish rich grey tones of platinum at a much more attractive price. Many designers such as Edward Mirell are designing fashion forward cutting edges styles for titanium jewelry. Titanium is at the forefront in the designer jewelry community. No other metal has experienced such a dramatic rise in popularity as titanium.

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I have an allergic reaction to most of my jewelry, including gold. Can I wear Titanium?

Absolutely yes ! Titanium is the most biocompatible (hypoallergenic) element known to human being and will not irritate the most sensitive skin. Unlike other jewelry materials, t itanium does not need alloys to harden it . Many alloys create negative reactions with our body chemistry yet t itanium can be safely and comfortably worn by every one . Our Titanium jewelry is 100% anti-allergic , and is approved by the European Union.

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Sizing information

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What is "Tension Setting"?

"Tension Setting" is believed to have been started in Europe, possibly Germany about 30 years ago. In tension set rings, the stone is held in place only by "tension" of the metal band. Initially gold and silver were used in the manufacturing. However as gold and silver are relatively soft material and in order to achieve the required "tension", the bands had to be made fairly thick, resulting in a chunky and heavy ring.

Today, you will find tension set rings using platinum, gold, stainless steel and titanium. The tension has to be just right, if it is too loose, the stone will fall out and if too tight, the stone will crack. With tension setting, light is allowed to pass through the stone unimpeded resulting in a more brilliant stone. Tension setting also allows a flatter profile for a high tech look. Due to the way the ring is made, the ring generally cannot be resized. Each of our tension set ring is engineered to exacting specifications with a seat cut into the side to hold the stone and a carefully calculated gap for the size stone selected for that design. Every style is engineered to maximize the security of the setting.

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What is the difference between "High Polish" and "Brushed/Satin" finish?

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Email

For some reason should you prefer not to use our secure online ordering; you can email us your order at sales@JustTitanium.com .

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