It may seem like men’s designer titanium rings have been around for a while, but the trend towards titanium wedding rings for men is a relatively recent phenomenon.  In fact, the use of titanium in any type of jewelry is a thoroughly modern concept.  Not long ago, men had to choose from a few very basic styles in white gold, yellow gold or platinum.  With all of these modern “industrial metals” now available in men’s wedding rings, it’s no surprise to see major designers jumping on board. 

One of these designers is Benchmark, a company that has made enormous strides in elevating the “alternative metals” into their designer wedding bands by placing them right alongside their collections of precious metal jewelry.   Benchmark is also known for their extraordinary designs in gold, platinum, Argentium silver, diamond and seranite.  Not surprisingly, their latest collection of men’s designer titanium rings is generating a terrific response already among ring buyers.

Despite the fact that men’s designer titanium can be difficult to find in your local jewelry store, there are hundreds of rings to choose from online.  Because of this, more and more couples are using the internet as their preferred way to shop for contemporary men’s wedding rings.  Not only is the selection far better, but online stores often sell these rings at much more affordable prices.

Why Titanium?

In order to understand why titanium wedding rings for men are so popular, one must first understand how it became a jewelry metal.  When it was initially discovered back in 1795, Titanium was named after the god Titan.  A naturally occurring element with the atomic number of 22, titanium is so prevalent in our universe it has even been found in space.  This may explain why so many jewelers call it a “space-age metal.”  When the Apollo 17 mission returned to earth, the space rocks they found were made from more than 10% titanium.  Because it is so lightweight, rust-resistant and extremely strong, titanium was used primarily in the aerospace industry for making airplane propellers and other aircraft parts.  It wasn’t until recently that it started showing up in the form of men’s designer titanium rings.

Many men prefer titanium wedding bands because they are so strong and durable, without being heavy on the hand.  For men who work with their hands or in situations where rings can become dented and scratched, titanium is far superior to gold and softer metals.  Other men simply prefer the look of titanium over other metals.  It can be just as shiny as platinum, or brushed for a more modern look.  Men who are allergic to gold or silver choose titanium because it is hypoallergenic and doesn’t react with the skin.

As a jewelry metal, titanium is ideal.  Even watchmakers who have traditionally used stainless steel for their luxury watch bands are switching to titanium.  Not only is it extremely resilient and hypoallergenic, it retains its shine and looks terrific for years to come.  Now that men are seeking out a more diverse selection of jewelry, men’s designer titanium wedding rings are available in an exciting assortment of designs.