Cobalt alloy is a bright white metal, giving it the appearance of platinum. It's heavier than other alternative metals (such as titanium), giving it a heavier feeling for those who want heft to their wedding jewelry.
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Cobalt alloy is a bright white metal, giving it the appearance of platinum. It's heavier than other alternative metals (such as titanium), giving it a heavier feeling for those who want heft to their wedding jewelry.
Cobalt alloy rings are fairly scratch-resistant. It is also a metal that allows for easy resizing, unlike some of the other contemporary metals on the market today.
Beautiful and durable, cobalt is a popular jewelry metal for rings including men’s wedding bands inlaid with diamond details.
| Value | Less value than precious metals |
| Care | Clean with warm water and dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth. |
| Lifespan | Tarnish resistant and non-corrosive jewelry metal |
| Hypoallergenic | Cobalt jewelry is hypoallergenic |
| Strength | Nearly scratch proof; one of the hardest alternative metals |
| Restoration | Handles resizing and professional polishing for restoration |
| Rarity | Less rare and more affordable alternative metal |
| Heft | Natural heft will feel heavier to wear |
Shiny and strong, stainless steel rings can be polished to take on different looks - the more matte look of pewter or the reflective look of chrome. Either way, some people appreciate the sturdy, modern look of the metal.
Purity Stainless Steel is mixed with at least 10.5% chromium to resist oxidation.
You can clean stainless steel jewelry easily with dish soap, water and a soft cloth.
Strong stainless steel is one of the most popular jewelry metals for watches and is also used for jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
| Value | Less value than precious metals |
| Care | Clean with warm water and dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth. |
| Lifespan | Can rust; regular polishing and care can help it last decades |
| Hypoallergenic | Not 100% hypoallergenic; may contain metals like nickel |
| Strength | Tarnish and scratch resistant, durable for everyday wear |
| Restoration | Handles resizing and professional polishing for restoration |
| Rarity | Less rare and more affordable alternative metal |
| Heft | Generally lightweight; larger pieces can feel heavier |
Appearnce Black, grey or silver, titanium rings often have inlays of other metals and commonly come with polished or satin finishes.
Purity
Purity Titanium jewelry doesn't include alloys and is hypoallergenic.
Titanium is one of the lightest, strongest, and most scratch-resistant metals available for wedding rings. Titanium wedding rings cannot be sized.
Best For The long-lasting titanium is most popularly used for pieces that need to stand up to everyday wear, like titanium watches and wedding bands.
| Value | Less value than precious metals |
| Care | Clean with warm water and dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth. |
| Lifespan | Non-corrosive and can last a lifetime |
| Hypoallergenic | Titanium jewelry is hypoallergenic |
| Strength | Very durable, tarnish and scratch resistant jewelry metal |
| Restoration | Titanium rings cannot be resized; handles professional polishing for restoration |
| Rarity | Less rare and more affordable alternative metal |
| Heft | Known for its lightweight feel |
Appearance This silvery metal alloy is the hardest metal, a 9 on the Moh's Scale. Tungsten rings create a brilliant, hard-looking shine.
Tungsten carbide is a scratch- and chemically-resistant compound and is relatively hypoallergenic.
Little maintenance is required for tungsten carbide wedding bands because of the metal alloy's hardness. Tungsten rings cannot be sized.
Because of its natural heft, this metal is mostly popularly used for jewelry like rings and men’s wedding bands.
| Value | Less value than precious metals |
| Care | Clean with warm water and dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth. |
| Lifespan | Tarnish resistant and can last a lifetime |
| Hypoallergenic | Tungsten jewelry is hypoallergenic |
| Strength | Very durable as one of the hardest jewelry metals |
| Restoration | Tungsten rings cannot be resized; handles professional polishing for restoration |
| Rarity | Less rare and more affordable alternative metal |
| Heft | Natural heft, has a heavier feel |
Tantalum is dark-bluish to dark gray in color. While it won't tarnish, it's important to note that tantalum jewelry may show signs of natural wear over time.
Tantalum jewelry is heat resistant, shatter-proof, hypoallergenic and won't tarnish.
Care When you're not wearing tantalum jewelry, store the piece in the original box or a soft cloth bag. To clean, gently wipe with warm water and a soft cloth.
Best For Thanks to tantalum’s natural heft, this metal is popular for men’s wedding bands and can be inlaid with gemstones and precious metal designs.
| Value | Less value than precious metals |
| Care | Clean with warm water and dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth. |
| Lifespan | Holds up to everyday wear as long-lasting jewelry metal |
| Hypoallergenic | Tantalum jewelry is hypoallergenic |
| Strength | Very durable, tarnish and scratch resistant |
| Restoration | Handles resizing and professional polishing for restoration |
| Rarity | Less rare and more affordable alternative metal |
| Heft | Natural heft, has a heavier feel |