# Titanium

> Titanium is a light, very strong and hypoallergenic metal that can be anodized into colors; ideal for wedding bands, watches and piercings.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/titanium/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-09-04
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/titanio/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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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

- [Stainless steel](https://www.711grados.com/en/stainless-steel/)
- [Tungsten](https://www.711grados.com/en/tungsten/)
- [Aluminum](https://www.711grados.com/en/aluminum/)