Every year, over two million couples get married in the United States alone - which averages over five thousand couples a day. With all of these marriages, there are a like number of engagements. While gold has long been the king of the engagement ring market, titanium engagement rings have recently begun to hone in on gold's market share. Perhaps this popularity is not that surprising when you take a look the benefits of titanium - along with its very affordable price.
Customization and Style
Not much has changed in the engagement ring market over the last fifty years. A gold band with a solitaire diamond, accented by two side diamonds, is the most popular choice for couples as they plan their nuptials.
However, as times progress and customs change, even the most traditional and conservative of couples have looked for ways they can set their weddings and engagements apart from the pack. This has led many people to experiment with different types of rings, abandoning gold, and in some cases, even abandoning the diamond. One of the more popular alternatives to gold has been titanium, as evidenced by the increasing capture of the market share. One of the primary reasons for titanium's popularity stems from its ability to exude the classic beauty of the gold or platinum ring, yet presents a durability that will last a lifetime - just like a beautiful marriage.
Setting the Jewel
Many people question how setting the centerpiece of the titanium engagement ring differs from other more traditional bands. This is an interesting question with no quick answers, but we can provide an overview of how the process is achieved.
Jewelry manufacturers use a process involving tension settings to place the jewel securely into the engagement ring. This is a rather new process for setting jewels, one that has only been put in widespread use for the past decade. With tension settings, it is the ring itself and the metal surrounding the centerpiece that actually keeps the jewel in place.
This makes it the perfect jewel setting solution for a titanium ring, since it is not pliable and soft like many other metals used in such jewelry, and thus will not come loose over time.
An Array of Color
With gold or silver, you are typically restrained in your choice of colored engagement bands. They will be, naturally, the color of gold and silver, without any additional color options. While this may be fine for most of the population, you may want something more unique for your wedding. This is again where titanium provides creative advantages, as its unique properties allow it to be colored in a way that other metals cannot be. If you want an engagement ring of a different color, titanium is your best bet.
Author Resource:-
Totally Titanium is an online resource for titanium jewelry, including titanium engagement rings. Scott Davis is a freelance writer for Totally Titanium (http://www.totallytitanium.com/).
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