Wedding Resources

Can a metal detector find my lost titanium wedding band? My wife still cries when I slip on the little titanium band I got on ebay for $16. She reminds me how she'd had my original band engraved especially for me. I lost it in a sorghum field over two years ago. I returned to the field with a rented metal detector. I found all sorts of rusty junk, but no ring. Later that week, I learned in an electronics class that metal detectors only detect ferrous metals. So unless my titanium ring was alloyed with some iron, even a really good metal detector was useless. I've scoured the net and read a lot of accounts from people who have set-off airport metal detectors with titanium body jewelry. So unless these people had a different titanium alloy than mine, the technology does exist to detect titanium. So my question is this: is there a handheld metal detector that might find a small piece of titanium buried in soil?

What's the difference between a 'brushed' and 'stone' finish on a man's titanium wedding band? I am in the process of reseraching rings to buy for my future husband. Can anyone tell me what the difference between a brushed and stone finish is? Is the stone finish actually rough to to the touch, rather than smooth like the brushed? Thank you!

How can I polish or shine my husband's titanium wedding band?

Can I add a stone to a titanium wedding band? My husband has a titanium band with light engraving on the inside. I was told it is hard to size titanium but was wondering if I can have it enhanced by having a sapphire added to it. Does anyone know if this can be done? If so do you know of a jeweler in the CT/MA/NH area? Thanks! P.S. - I had thought to ask the jeweler I bought the ring from, but they are out of business.

Titanium wedding band question? I love the look and durability of a titanium wedding ring for my guy. My question is can titanium be engraved? I want to have something engraved on the inside of the band. Jane- He is a chef, so I think titanium is good for him but I will check out the tungsten carbide. Thanks!

I recently bought a titanium wedding band? How do I take the blemishes off of it jewelry cleaner does not seem to be working?

Any women wearing a titanium wedding band? Just wondering. I'm thinking about it. I think they're really neat because they aren't the typical wedding band and they basically last forever (awesome symbolism there)! Thanks ladies! Looks like some great answers so far. And thanks, armywife, for the fun fact!

Would you consider purchasing a black titanium TIMOKU ring as a wedding band? Just curious if you would consider wearing, or purchasing, a TIMOKU black titanium wedding band. It is not a traditional ring for a mens wedding band - like a white or yellow gold band. But are you really looking for traditional or ordinary? Trying to get a feel for how many people are willing to break free from the traditional wedding bands. Here is what they look like: http://www.titanium-jewelry.com/edward-mirell-timoku-collection.html

I may be getting a titanium wedding band. I've heard they can't be cut in case of emergency. True or false? I've heard arguments that EMTs can not cut a titanium ring if you're in an accident and your finger begins to swell. I've also heard that they do have the means to cut titanium. Does anyone have a definitive answer. Thanks.

is it possible to be allergic to a titanium wedding band? If so what are the symptoms?

I bought a titanium wedding band and now I am concerned if it is real or not? on the inside of the ring, it says TD in a triangle, then it says titanium...any ideas if it is real or not?

HOW DO i CLEAN MY TITANIUM WEDDING band?

What is the best web site to find titanium wedding bands with gold inlay for good prices? I am getting married on the 19th and we still haven't picked out our wedding rings. I have surched and surched online. I have found some I like but of course their the expensive ones. I will be very greatful for any suggestions. :)

Titanium wedding band?? Why is it said that Titanium can not be cut through? Is it true? I heard that if you cant take it off your finger, the only way to take it off is by cutting off your finger? Not exaggerating or joking... lol

can i get a big diamond on a titanium band? I want my engagement and wedding bands to be titanium, or maybe even black titanium, but the only titanium bands I have seen with diamonds, have a little tiny diamond. Is it possible to get nice sized diamonds in a titanium band?

what metal is stronger for a wedding band... titanium or tungsten?

What are titanium wedding bands? Is titanium a precious metal like gold? Why are they so cheap? Are they like gold and platinum? I was thinking of white gold and platinum bands. Is titanium better or just a cheaper rendition?

Titanium wedding bands? Good or Bad? I know nothing about what types of metal are worth buying are not. I want to get my fiance a titanium band because I heard they were durable and he's working on construction and cars...but are they high quality? They won't turn his finger funny colors or anything right? lol.

Anyone seen any awesome black titanium wedding bands for men on the web? Or do you advise against? My fiancé is looking for a black titanium wedding band with a unique design. He loves the carbon fiber look. Please help... Or do you strongly advise against black titanium?

What Metal has better wear and tear in a mens wedding band? White gold, Platinum or Titanium? Why? Looking to get my first wedding band and work construction so I want something that will withstand the elements

Has anyone every got a Titanium or Tungston wedding band? Do they scratch easy and are they comfortable. My fiance really does not care about a ring to be honest. I can't see paying a lot of money for a ring and neither does he. We can use that money elsewhere. Before we buy one I was wondering your outlooks on them.

Titanium wedding bands... what do you think? My fiance likes the look, feel and strength (they will last forever, never bend, get scratched or break) of titanium for our wedding bands... what do you think?

Black Titanium wedding bands.? Where is a good place to find black titanium wedding bands? I have searched yahoo and I can't find a website that has what I am looking for. I need a website that has both men and women wedding bands that are black titanium with designs on them. Please help I am getting married in two months and can't find the wedding bands we want.

black titanium wedding ring? My fiance found a gorgeous black titanium wedding band, but we can only find mens black rings...does anyone know of a website where I can find a womens black wedding ring that is pretty? I know I can get the ring in my size, I mean, does anyone know of a site with feminine looking rings, not just big bands...imagine an engagement ring, but black so that our rings match, thats what I am looking for.

Can a tungsten wedding band be re-sized? My fiance and I are wedding band shopping and we have come to find out that you can't re-size a titanium band, is this true for one made out of Tungsten as well? I am not familiar with this metal. THANK YOU!

were can i find cheap wedding band sets for bride and groom? and is titanium a good medal for a ring ? the only cheap rings ive seen are like titanuim sterling silver and others but i dont know if they are good medals or if the will rust or make your finger turn green? i really want white gold wedding band for me and my husband were can i find the set for bride and groom cheap from$150-$200

what is better for a men's wedding band? white gold or titanium? pros/cons? i know titanium can not be resized and thats a con. i know i will be getting my guy white gold to match mine, but i still want to know some info

For a men's wedding band...which is better?? At first he was looking into 10kt white gold...but has since found this... http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-MENS-8MM-TITANIUM-WEDDING-BAND-MATTE-RING-SIZE-10_W0QQitemZ130135983637QQihZ003QQcategoryZ92848QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem which is an 8mm 4gram Titanium ring. What are the pros/cons between 10 kt gold and Titanium. I'm familiar w/the characteristics of 10kt as I used to work in a jewelry store...but we didn't deal w/titanium and I'm not very familiar w/it. any advice or opinions???

what do you think about titanium wedding bands?

Men's wedding band metals; tungsten, palladium, gold, or titanium? i started looking for a wedding band, i like the dark shiny look of the titanium rings a lot but i guess they cant be resized if your ring size changes during your life, which it almost always does. i wasnt a silver looking band and was thinking about an alternative metal rather than white gold because it kinda looks like crap and loses its silver color after a few years. someone told me palladium dents and scratches easily so i was thinking maybe tungesten, does anyone know if that can be resized? if anyone knows of a good, objective buying guide for metals it would be appreciated. most of the guides ive found either sound unobjective or dont include tungsten and titanium no, there is a metal called palladium. im not getting platium because like the first person said its horribly expensive and its soft so it dents easily and cheaper stuff looks just as good

I heard black titanium wedding bands are for gay guys only. Someone at my work said this and i wanted to know.

Should my titanium ring have scratches? I just got married a few days ago and already notice scratches and marks on my titanium wedding band. I was under the assumption that these rings never scratch. Is there anyway to remove them?

What type of Wedding Band should the Man buy? Im looking into getting a wedding band, Which type should I get? Pros, cons of the ones below. Please let me know any personal feelings if you own one of these types of wedding bands. White Gold Tungsten Titanium

Is pure steel a good choice for a man's wedding band? Me and my Fiancée have been shopping for a wedding band for our September wedding. We found some very nice and unusual designs at the TeNo jewelry store L.A.. Is it in good taste to get a pure steel ring for a man's wedding band? They also had titanium rings that were attractive as well. Thanks for any advise. P.S. My Fiancée has no issue with me getting a steel one if that is what I choose to get. She was looking at the titanium bands for hers. Me and my Fiancée have been shopping for a wedding band for our September wedding. We found some very nice and unusual designs at the TeNo jewelry store L.A.. Is it in good taste to get a pure steel ring for a man's wedding band? They also had titanium rings that were attractive as well. Thanks for any advise. P.S. My Fiancée has no issue with me getting a steel one if that is what I choose to get. She was looking at the titanium bands for hers. P.S.S According to their sales rep, all their steel jewelry is rust proof.

what's better to get for a man as far as wedding bands, titanium, silver, or platinum?

how much would a wedding band for a man cost made from titanium cost?

those tungston carbide (sp?) and titanium mens wedding bands? ok, i have heard that the tungston carbide ones have to be cut off if they ever get stuck on a man's finger, so presumably you cant engrave them, right? can you engrave them? what about titanium ones? would they have to be cut off and can you engrave them? my fiance works in a steel mill so obviously his ring will take a beating (no he doesnt wear it while working, but taking it off and throwing it in lockers etc, it gets beaten) so i dont want to get white gold. if tungston and titanium are not able to be engraved, can someone tell me about a knockoff or some other harder metal ring that CAN be engraved? no gold, white gold, silver, or platinum please. thanks! thanks so far! what about a metal thats not AS hard as tungsten or titanium (they sound like a pain to get engraved so far!), and not as soft as gold, but will still look nice and be engraveable?

How do I clean a titanium ring? My engagement ring is titanium with a peridot tension set, and my wedding band is titanium. I wear them always and soap them in the shower, but I'd like to know how to clean them better. What can I use on the titanium that also won't scratch or harm the stone? Thanks! Btw, I have searched online and have found tips for cleaning titanium alone, but nothing on how to clean the peridot. I don't want to scratch or dull the stone...

Where can I find Mens titanium tension setting wedding bands?

Can titanium rings be engraved? My fiancee and I are considering purchasing him a titanium wedding band. I had planned on engraving his wedding band, and because titanium cannot be resized, I was wondering if it is possible to engrave it. And if so, where can one have that done? Thanks!

What is the best kind of wedding band to purchase? my husband is a business owner of an automotive and a tow truck company- I need a very nice wedding band, one that will NOT melt (i.e. GOLD) and get scratched up to easily...... Titanium, Tungsten, or Platinum???

is it true that if your finger swells and you wear a titanium ring...? ...that you'll have to get your finger cut off? I read that somewhere and it seems really silly, but I want to make sure so we don't buy a titanium wedding band and have something stupid like this happen. to janecat: that's what i'm thinking. i read it on a wedding blog and thought it seemed a bit off.

What's the best material for a wedding band for a professional chef? I work with my hands, so I want something strong. I hear that tungsten and titanium are strong, but I'm concerned that the color will not look the same as white gold or platinum,or they won't look as shiny. Or should I just go with white gold or platinum?

Men: What would your ideal wedding band be like? My fiance wants something gawdy w/ big diamonds all around. I told him that most guys just want something simple, maybe like a thick titanium or tungsten band. So, guys, what would YOU pick for your wedding band?

What is the most durable wedding band material? tungsten, titanium, or gold? It's for my fiance and he is pretty rough.

Best value in a mens wedding band? I am looking for a relatively inexpensive mens wedding band. I found several that I like under $250...which is better though, white gold, titanium or tungsten? I'm not looking for anything flashy, just plain and durable.

What kind of metal is best for a wedding band? while i dont wear jewelry, i am more than willing to make an exception :) we know nothing about jewelry so please advise. my options are: Gold Titanium Platinum Silver if gold what carat? im thinking of something long wearing, scratch resistant, not heavy. if possible, please include the price range for your metal of choice (2 matching rings) thanks and happy friday

what is the best place to buy wedding band in SF bay area,ca? titanium ring or white gold no diamond,round fit. Do you recommend online store?

Men's wedding bands Stainless steel vs titanium? ? What are the pros and cons of both stainless steel and Titanium? Do you know anything about either metal? Would a white-gold band be a better option?

Do you think this is a pretty wedding band? I love this wedding band. Do you think it's pretty. Would it still look nice if i got regular titanium and my husband got black titanium? http://www.titaniumera.co.uk/catalog/detail?cid=665&pid=1250

Guys with Titanium rings... what do you think? Guys out there with like... the Tungsten Titanium wedding bands... what do you think of them?

what's the best wedding band material...? I am looking for a wedding band for my fiance. I need to know what the best metal material would be for him to have, because he works in a factory, he is a hi-lo driver, and I know that the ring will get beat up everyday. I know some of the rings, like titanium, cannot be resized and he has freakishly small fingers for a guy cuz he is really skinny. He wears a size 8.5. If anyone can tell me a good metal material to work with, I would be extremely appreciative.

Are wedding bands supposed to match? I always thought the bride and grooms bands were supposed to match. The ladies ring a little smaller, but same material, shape, design. But since we started looking at engagement rings, they almost always have a wedding band that matches the diamond ring. Obviously, his wedding band would not match (not even close) if we went with the diamond band that would match the diamond ring. Also, he wants a titanium band, which would not go with my platinum diamond ring, if we were to try and match bands. I guess what I want to know is: What are other people doing these days?

My fiance is allergic to All metal..what can we do for a wedding band? I do mean all metals including white gold.. platinum, titanium, silver.. everything.

is stainless steel a better metal to use in place of titanium or wite gold when it comes to mens wedding bands I am trying to figure out if stainless steel will be less scratch resistant than titanium

Wedding Band? What is the difference between the metals used for men's wedding bands? My fiance likes the look of titanium and tungsten, but we don't know which is better. He's a firefighter so he wants something that will be durable and won't scratch easily.

Wedding Band (for the Groom)? What did you pay for your husband's wedding band? How big/wide was it? And where did you get it from? Also, was it white/yellow gold? Platinum? Tungsten? Titanium? What's the best one to go with? Experience-wise? ..Getting Married Soon..and want the best for the best..

Best Way to Care for Titanium and Stainless Steel Jewelry? Through trial and error, I've discovered that I can wear stainless steel or titanium jewelry in place of the gold or sterling that I'm allergic to. I already have titanium earrings and a nice stainless steel pendant set with a small diamond. I'm also planning on buying a titanium wedding band to replace the gold original that I can no longer wear. My titanium earrings have darkened after six weeks of constant wearing (necessary to keep the piercings open), and I'm wondering what the best way to clean and care for them (and the rest of my non-precious metal items) would be. Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!

Question about wedding band types and sizing...? OK, I know gold can be resized. But are there any other metals that they make rings out of these days that you CAN'T have resized? Like Tungsten, Titanium, Silver, Brass, Steel, etc... I'm kind of shopping around for my fiance's wedding band and want to know just in case I'm looking at something then I KNOW I must buy in his size because it can't be resized or if I'm safe to buy any size because it can be resized... Thanks!!! :) White gold is able to be resized, cuz my rings are white gold :) Yes, I know that a ring that has designs on it wouldn't be able to be resized for the fact that it would mess it up... I'm just asking for general information... I'm probably going to get a flat-surfaced band, not one with etched detailing or whatever... ...I'm also not planning on having it engraved either... at least I wouldn't until I got it sized properly, If I were going to... I know his ring size already, so that's not an issue...

Palladium or white gold wedding band? Palladium for those who don't know is a mix between platinum and white gold but is stronger and more durable than white gold. My husband accidently threw his in the trash or in the snow yesterday during the winter storm and cannot find it. It was a titanium, so it cannot be resized. We are purchasing a new one. http://www.ross-simons.com/images/231179b.jpg the first is the palladium--it's a scott kay ring from ross simons, cost is $589 http://zgor.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pZALEGORD1-3695161t400.jpg is from gordon jewelers and is Men's 6.5mm 14K White Gold Wedding Band, cost is $399. http://www.jbrobinson.com/images/en_US/products/detail/251031009.jpg the 3rd one is from jb robinson for $499 and is a 14k white gold ring.

Men's Wedding Band Advice? I am so confused. I need some advice when It comes to men's wedding bands. I want the "white/grey" look for him but I cannot afford platinum. I have been researching other metals. Does anyone have any good advice when it comes to this. I have been looking at palladium, titanium, tungsten, white gold, sterling silver, and even stainless steel. All these choices are confusing and I need to know if anyone has any experience in this stuff. Of course I want something to last for a long time and not turn his finger an odd color. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Wedding band? This is a two-parter. First, I don't really like the traditional 'wedding band'. What do you think of anniversary bands in lieu of reg. ones? This is the kind I like http://www.littmanjewelers.com/Products/EngagementWedding-FMJ/EW_ShopByCategory-FMJ/EW_SBC_Ladies-FMJ/EW_SBC_L_AnniversaryRings-FMJ/EW_SBC_L_AR_WhiteGold-FMJ/EW_SBC_L_AR_WG_Princess-FMJ/715904.aspx Part 2-My fiance is also a bit 'untraditional'. Which is fine, I want him to like his band, he has to wear it, so it's absolutely his choice, and I'm not going to tell him no. I know they won't be worn 'together' but wanted to get opinions on his, since it looks very different from mine. http://www.littmanjewelers.com/Products/EngagementWedding-FMJ/EW_ShopByCategory-FMJ/EW_SBC_Mens-FMJ/EW_SBC_M_WeddingRings-FMJ/EW_SBC_M_WR_Titanium-FMJ/EW_SBC_M_WR_Ti_WithoutDiamonds-FMJ/601815.aspx This is the one he picked, he seems to have his heart set on two tone titanium, what do you think of our choices together?

What is the best kind of wedding band to purchase? my husband is a business owner of an automotive and a tow truck company- I need a very nice wedding band, one that will NOT melt (i.e. GOLD) and get scratched up to easily...... Titanium, Tungsten, or Platinum???

Titanium or White Gold Ring? For my fiance... :) What are the up and downs? Wear and tear? What's the color difference? My ring is white gold, will they match? Thanks! http://www.e-weddingbands.com/store/goldmg6info.html or http://www.titaniumkay.com/Titanium-8mm-Milgrain-Wedding-Band-Ring-P103444.html

What is black titanium? Chemical composition would be nice. Is it harder or softer than aircraft grade titanium? Looking at wedding bands.

Men only: Wedding Bands? Can you send me a link of a wedding band that is appropriate for a man. I would like to have suggestions on what a manly man would prefer in a ring. Oh - I have to narrow it down to titanium and white gold or silver

Do you think these rings are any good? Hi, I was just looking at rings on eBay and was wondering do you think these rings are any good, like quality wise? We were going to buy the same thing at our local jeweller but for around $500. Do you think these rings are any good and would last? http://cgi.ebay.com/TITANIUM-WEDDING-RING-MENS-6MM-DIAMOND-BAND-ALL-SIZES_W0QQitemZ180205717483QQihZ008QQcategoryZ92848QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262 http://cgi.ebay.com/MENS-TITANIUM-DIAMOND-CUT-RING-WEDDING-BAND-MEN-SIZE-9_W0QQitemZ220221954652QQihZ012QQcategoryZ92848QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks!

Unique men's Wedding Bands? Does anyone know of a UK retailer who sells Wedding bands for men which are made from tungsten, or other unique metals? I cn find plenty of US retailers and titanium based products. I was thinking of concorde or space shuttle metal but can't seem to get hold of it!