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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...

Testimonials

I made an egregious error in purchasing a wedding band from another purveyor. I then made a last minute Hail Mary attempt to get what I wanted from W.B. They delivered with plenty of time to spare. The titanium bands are gorgeous and priced right too. Delivered in a wonderful white satin pouch with drawstring cords. The inscription was perfect. Thank you Rich- Richard, Los Angeles California USA
4/10/2015

Great ring great price- Gonzalez, TX
5/2/2014

I ordered two handmade gold rings. The turnaround time was amazing. I got an email that they were being sent and I got them the next day 6 days from order to receipt. I had to return one to be re-sized and I had it back in 10 days including Thanksgiving weekend. Amazingly prompt and very clear on instructions. Oh and we love the rings too!- Mark, DC Area
12/13/2013

The rings I bought were amazing! They came in sooner than was expected and I fell in love with them. The engraving is gorgeous and I love how light it is.- Teagan, Oklahoma
3/14/2013

We decided to take a chance ordering wedding bands online after seeing what the local shops had to offer. Without qualification we got more for our money and we didnt have to listen to crappy piped-in store music and desperate pitches from salesmen on commission. We would definitely recommend bypassing the stores and coming here for wedding bands.- SCHC, Maryland
3/12/2012

You are absolutely the best.Not only is the wedding band beautiful you got it here in time for Christmas which was beyond my wildest expectations. My 85 year old Dad was overwhelmed with joy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.- T.H., SC
12/26/2015

Thank you so much for the speedy response and for the upgrade. Your customer service is one of the best Iev ever dealt with being a customer service rep myself I know how important it is and how difficult it could be with some customers. Keep up the great work and I will definately be reccomending you guys to anyone needing wedding bands. I just wish I knew about you sooner adn ordered my bands from here too.- M.P., NY
7/16/2010

We were hunting around the web and local jewelry stores for a wedding band that would compliment Belles engagement ring. She found Wedding Bands on line and the ring she wanted. Simple beautiful elegant. They shipped it out promptly the engraving was correct wonderful service. We will definitely buy from here again and recommend it to others. 5 stars and two thumbs up all the way!!- Clifford and Belle C., Maine
2/17/2013