Titanium Jewelry, Original and Contemporary
For those seeking something unusual and different from traditional jewelry, titanium jewelry is the answer: a distinctive material that creates unconventional pieces through artisanal craftsmanship and precious combinations. To understand the characteristics of these jewels, one must start from the foundation, namely the specificity of titanium.
Titanium, from Aircraft to Eyewear
Titanium was discovered in 1791 by William Gregor, a chemist and mineral expert, in the rocks of Cornwall, but it was his German colleague Heinrich Klaproth, a few years later, who gave it this name inspired by Greek mythology. The Titans were indeed the gods born from the union of Uranus (the sky) and Gaia (the earth), older than the gods of Olympus and considered the primordial forces of the universe.
In its pure state, titanium is lustrous and metallic white in color, similar to the color of silver; it is abundantly present in numerous minerals, especially in Scandinavian countries, North America, and Australia. Its main characteristics are strength and lightness: it is as hard as steel, but weighs approximately 40% less and is also resistant to high temperatures and acid corrosion.
These properties have allowed titanium to be used in many fields, from the aerospace and aviation industry to the production of bicycles, motorcycle and computer components, watches and eyewear. Titanium is also biocompatible and for this reason is used for bone prostheses, such as hip and knee replacements, and for dental implants. Finally, the world of jewelry: among rings, necklaces and bracelets, titanium jewelry has been an example of modern and trendy pieces for years.
4 Reasons to Choose Titanium Jewelry
The characteristics we have seen make titanium perfect for creating original jewelry, with a look that recalls the “industrial” use of this material, but which also pairs perfectly with precious stones.
Why choose titanium jewelry?
- First of all because they are lightweight, much more so than gold jewelry. This characteristic allows for the creation of jewelry even in large sizes or with stones, while keeping them lightweight and comfortable to wear.
- They are also durable: they do not risk bending, even when the jewelry is thin, nor being damaged even by aggressive chemical substances. Furthermore, they maintain their luster unchanged.
- Another valid reason is that they are hypoallergenic. Titanium, in fact, does not cause allergic reactions and can therefore be worn without any problem even by people who have sensitivity to metals.
- Finally, titanium jewelry is less expensive. Titanium, as we have seen, is easily found in nature and is therefore more economical than gold or silver.
However, one must keep in mind that the final cost of the jewelry also depends on other elements, such as precious stones, and on the craftsmanship. Titanium, in fact, being very resistant is also difficult to work with and requires very high temperatures for melting. This is the reason why it is not so easy to find artisanal titanium jewelry.
Titanium Jewelry, Perfect for Men
Titanium is one of the materials that best suits men’s jewelry. First of all, the gray color and materiality give titanium jewelry a contemporary look that is best expressed in geometric and linear forms, suitable for masculine rings and bracelets.
The characteristics of titanium make it perfect also for those who do not want to fear the wear of time or other elements. The jewelry can be worn in any situation, for example even at the seaside.
Practicality does not come at the expense of elegance. Titanium pairs well with distinctive precious stones, such as black diamonds, which amplify the black effect in a bracelet or in a ring. And it is also perfect for the most traditional of jewelry pieces, the wedding band, whether simple or illuminated by a central diamond.
