Wednesday, October 21, 2009

One Of The Most Popular Choices In Mens Jewelry

By Andrew Jacobsen

Things have changed especially in the area of mens jewelry. There was a time not to long ago that the last thing men were concerned about was the jewelry they wear but today's modern man just is not well dressed without his jewelry. When men get married, the choice of the wedding band they wear has become a big issue and instead of the usual platinum or white gold band the trend is toward the titanium wedding band.

The wedding band made out of gold or platinum is heavier than and not as smooth to the touch as the titanium wedding band. The titanium band has the appearance of either white gold or brushed platinum.

The cost of the titanium wedding band is much more affordable than other choices for the modern groom. Even though it is more affordable, the appearance of the band is superb and looks very expensive.

The natural state of titanium is a medium gray in color. The titanium metal is extremely strong. Actually it is about seven times stronger than platinum and when compared to steel it is about the same. The look of the band is a polished shine and is just as pleasant to look at as platinum or white gold even though it is so much stronger.

One of the most important reasons that the titanium wedding band is such a popular choice for men is the properties of the metal are hypoallergenic. It will not react with contact to the skin and will not tarnish or change color from oxidation with wear.

The titanium alloy has two distinct grades which are commercially pure or chemically pure. Wedding bands made of titanium are the CP or commercially pure grade of metal. The grades for the metal run from 1 to 4 with 4 being the hardest grade and 1 being the softest grade of metal. The grade of the metal depends on the amount of oxygen that is added.

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