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Alternative Metals

There are a few different types of alternative metals used for wedding bands such as titanium, tungsten carbide, cobalt, and ceramic wedding rings. These metals are not precious. It is an alternative choice to gold, platinum, and palladium wedding rings. WeddingBands.com only carries titanium and cobalt for alternative metals. Below can find more information about each alternative metal WeddingBands.com carries:

Titanium

TITANIUM, Named for the Titans, sons of the Greek gods, Titanium, when pure, is a lustrous, grayish white metal. It has a low density, good strength, is easily fabricated, and has excellent corrosion resistance. It is mainly used in jewelry as an accent metal in Men's jewelry. Its inertness and ability to be attractively colored also make it a popular metal for use in body piercing. View More

Cobalt

COBALT, is an alternative metal, white color, harder than platinum, and similar to platinum appearance. Cobalt is not a precious metal. It is more scratch resistant than titanium and other precious metals. It can be sized slightly without cutting into the ring. The weights of cobalt rings are very similar to the weight of gold rings. Cobalt does not contain harmful alloys and as of today does not cause any allergic reactions. Read more...

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7/24/2015

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7/6/2015

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3/19/2013

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4/25/2014

I have never ordered a ring on-line before let alone a wedding band with engraving. I ordered the heavy 14k gold plain band for our 30th anniversary and it is absolutely beautiful! The engraving is perfect and it is everything I expected and more. I was sent emails throughout the entire process advising that status of my order. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!- Theresa, Bronx NY
12/17/2017

I ordered a band to wear while I work as I wear gloves and am in water all day long. I work with chemicals and my diamond is just too risky. This band came quickly and exactly as pictured! It was inscribed with my wedding date. I havent taken it off since I received it. I LOVE IT!! Thank you !!!- Karen, Georgia
4/21/2017

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3/17/2015

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2/13/2013