Top Ten Styles Of Titanium Wedding Bands

Titanium wedding bands are becoming increasingly popular. Not only do they have a great modern appearance, they also offer you a ring made of the strongest metal in the world. And not only is titanium strong, it is also corrosion-resistant, tarnish-resistant, and its color and lustre don't fade.

With these great characteristics and a price that is much less that platinum, gold, or palladium, what's not to love?

Although titanium styles are usually simpler, due to the fact that this metal is harder to work with and mold than gold, platinum, or silver, there are still a lot of great options.

Titanium wedding bands also tend to have a more masculine appearance because of their darker colors and typical lack of ornamentation or elaborate metal work. Mens titanium wedding bands are certainly more common.  But can they be a good choice for women, too?  Absolutely.  Many styles can be found that are sleek and feminine-looking.

Let's look at some of the most popular styles of titanium wedding bands. 

This is the classic version. Simple, subtle, and very contemporary-looking. Although titanium comes in two different colors, gray and black, the option of pure black has a more trendy look for a wedding band, while plain gray can look a bit to industrial for many people's tastes.

Taking a black or gray titanium wedding band and inlaying it with a band of gold accents adds a great look to the ring. You can have the appearance and tradition of yellow or white gold, while still having the strength and modernity of titanium.

One or two braided metal cords wrap around the titanium wedding bands in this style. The cords are typically black, giving a nice contrast to the grayer color of the titanium used in the band. This style has a very masculine appearance, making it the perfect choice when looking at titanium wedding bands for men.

A simple gray titanium band is given extra style and elegance with one or more grooves cut into it. These grooves run the whole way around the ring band, and can be centered or off-center for a more trendy look.

Titanium wedding bands come in two colors: gray and black. By combining both of these colors in one wedding band, a great look can be created. A black titanium wedding band with gray titanium inlays is a popular style. Black titanium grooves in a gray band is another choice. Other patterns or designs, such as a criss-cross style, can be created by using a combination of black and gray titanium.

With a diamond set into the ring band, titanium and diamond wedding bands have a flush surface and a bit of added flash to them. This makes them perfect for anyone who wants the style and benefits of titanium while still having the symbolism and tradition of a diamond. This style is often combined with a gold inlay, or a grooved band.

In a tension setting, it is only the strength of the metal and the design of the ring that holds the diamond in place. The titanium is not fashioned into a complete ring—instead, the shape more closely resembles a “C”, with the diamond secured between the two end points. The incredible amounts of pressure put on the diamond by the metal secures it permanently into its location. These ring bands have a very open look to them, and they really emphasize the diamond.

Tension set engagement rings can also come in very sleek and feminine designs, making this style a favorite among women who are looking for modern titanium wedding bands or engagement rings.

In a split shank wedding band, the entire ring is split, right through the middle, nearly all of the way around its circumference. Generally only a small strip of metal will cross this gap at one place, to hold the two shafts together. It is popular to leave the gap empty, or to put a single diamond in it, allowing the diamond to be held in place by tension. Multiple gemstones running all the way around the circumference of the ring are another popular style.

The Celtic Knot, also called the Infinity Knot, makes a perfect symbolic addition to titanium wedding bands. This design wraps around the ring band without any beginning or end, symbolizing the eternity of your love and marriage. These wedding bands have a great appearance to them. The pattern of the Celtic knot is often emphasized by an inlay of blue, purple, or some other color of titanium oxide, giving it a striking appearance.

While most titanium wedding bands will give you the option to customize the band with some engraving on the inside of the ring, there are also options to create your own design.  Complex geometric patterns and inlays can be cut into the surface of the ring.  You can also choose to have a symbol or image that is meaningful to you carved into the ring. 

With so many options to choose from, it's no wonder that so many men and women are choosing to go with titanium wedding bands to symbolize their marriage.