Titanium Engagement Rings

Even though titanium is not considered a precious metal like gold or platinum, it is becoming increasing popular in jewelry design for its durability and strength. Titanium is primarily used by NASA in building the space shuttles because it is a very strong and lightweight material. These same properties make it an enticing metal for jewelers. It can be carved into intricate designs to give titanium engagement rings an upper hand on its precious metal opponents. It does not cause irritation or discoloration on the skin, making it a perfectly suitable material for the most sensitive skin types.

Titanium engagement rings are available in a variety of setting. One popular choice of titanium engagement rings is the tension setting. A tension setting allows for the appearance of the diamond or other stone to be floating. Even though it appears this way, the diamond or other gemstone is secured by the tension of the band around it. The prong setting is popular among titanium engagement rings as it is with other metals. A channel setting is designed by cutting a channel into the band and placing the diamonds or gemstones side by side with nothing in between. The diamonds or gemstones are set into seats within the channel and the channel walls are bent just slightly over the tops of the diamonds to hold them in place.

A burnished setting is popular design for bands of titanium engagement rings. It is similar to a channel setting but the stones are set individually into the band. Stones are sunk into the mounting until they are nearly level or flush with the surface. Only the table of the stone and a bit of the upper pavilion facets show. This is a streamline design that adds a touch of glitter to band. The burnished setting is a nice way to add other gemstones to titanium diamond engagement rings.

A band inlaid with gold is also a popular addition to titanium engagement rings. It adds a touch of gold and glitter to the band, which can range in color from a silver white to black. The black titanium engagement rings are more expensive and harder to find. They are made from a special Black-Ti alloy that is much more costly than other titanium products due to the rarity of the alloy materials. Two-tone bands are also available on titanium engagement rings. A plain band can come with a shiny satin finish or a brushed finish.