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Titanium Rings" src="http://www.totallytitanium.com/images/2010/01/womens-titanium-rings-232x300.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="300" />While titanium rings have long been associated with the more masculine of the sexes, women are finding themselves increasingly attracted to this lightweight, durable metal. Titanium is the hardest metal known to humankind, making it the perfect choice for the woman who needs a ring that won’t break. After all, few substances are harder than a diamond, the centerpiece of so many great rings. Why shouldn’t the band be just as durable as the rock?
Add to this titanium’s rich gray color and its friendliness as it pertains to allergies, and you have a recipe for titanium to become the popular choice for women everywhere. And, unsurprisingly, this is exactly what has begun to happen. A recent survey showed that 32% of engagement rings in the year 2005 were made of titanium.
Popularity in Today’s Market
Titanium has increased in popularity in recent years, especially in the women’s market. Of course, one small drawback to titanium is the cost. While often times less expensive than gold (due to gold’s relative rarity), titanium can be costly simply because of the hardness of the metal. This hardness makes it impossible to solder, and thus, fancier and more expensive manufacturing techniques and equipment must be used to fashion the rings themselves. However, the added cost is easily amortized in the lifespan of the ring. Titanium is the most durable of jewelries, withstanding wear and tear. As long as you don’t lose the ring, you can assume it will last a lifetime.
If you go to the jewelry store looking for a gold ring that doesn’t look like gold, you’re probably in for some disappointment. On the other hand, titanium rings, with their unique properties, can be colored in any way you wish. Therefore, you are not limited to one particular color that represents the metal. If you want a blue ring or an orange one, a black one or a green one, those choices are available.
