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Titanium

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Titanium ring with blue and violet reflections

Titanium is a silvery-gray metal, very light and very strong, that is well tolerated by the skin. In jewelry it is used mostly in wedding bands, watches and piercings, and it has a special quality: when anodized it can take on blue, violet, green or gold tones without any paint.

Properties #

  • Density: about 4.5 g/cm³, clearly lighter than steel, gold or platinum.
  • Melting point: around 1670 °C.
  • Color: matte or polished silvery gray; anodizing creates color through light interference.
  • Resistance: excellent against corrosion, even in salt water.
  • Biocompatibility: very well tolerated by skin; implant-grade titanium is used for piercings.

Uses in jewelry #

  • Light wedding bands and rings.
  • Watches and bracelets.
  • Piercings and earrings for sensitive skin.
  • Designer jewelry with anodized colors.

Pros and cons #

Advantages #

  • Very light and comfortable to wear.
  • Hypoallergenic and corrosion-resistant.
  • Its anodized colors are not paint that peels.

Limitations #

  • It is hard to solder and to work with standard jewelry tools.
  • Titanium rings cannot easily be resized.
  • It can scratch, and anodized colors may change with heavy use.

Care and cleaning #

  • Clean with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft brush.
  • Avoid abrasives and strong chemicals on colored pieces.
  • For a close-fitting ring, try the size before buying: changing it later is difficult.

See also #

This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.