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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, 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, 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
Even though I have made purchases online I had some trepidation about buying gold jewelry especially our wedding bands online. However after reading MANY of the online testimonials and one clarifying phone call with the company I felt more at ease. Then we received our wedding bands but neither one fit. Feeling a little panicked I called the company and they couldnt have been nicer or more helpful! They immediately sent me an email outlining my concern and the information needed to mail back the rings. My partner was lucky because on the 2nd try his fit perfectly. Mine however needed to be returned a 2nd time again incredible customer service! and on the 3rd try it fit like a charm. I should also note that the turn around time was very quick...within a week. We are very pleased with the quality and look of the rings and we were very impressed when they arrived in a beautiful wooden box. I can honestly say that the rings and every contact we had with the company were exceptional. I do not have any reservation recommending weddingbands.com and I encourage all couples to consider purchasing their rings from them. You wont be disappointed and if like me you run into any issues e.g. size they make it very easy to resolve.- Mark D,
Indiana
8/11/2015
This the BEST online jewelry shop.From ordering to delivery this company will not fail you. I had an issue with my return/exchange because the mail man did not deliver my ring to their office. Odessa made every effort to even contact their local post office to ensure receipt of my returned item. The price and the quality of the product cannot be beaten by any other jewelers out there.I will definitely order our next rings here. Thank you wedding bands. Sorry for the late testimonial.- Mai,
GA
2/3/2016
So I picked up my Fiances ring that I purchased from Weddingbands.com to local jewelry store and ask about sizing the ring. Because I ordered it too large. The salesman asked in a certain tone which said he thought he'd be able to say he could've gotten me a better deal and why didn't I come to him first...So James may I ask how much you paid for this ring? I replied with the price...and his eyebrows went up eyes widened and wrinkled his forehead. He said Large ring...heavy...thats a great price. At that moment I really knew I'd gotten a good price. Thanks Weddingbands.com!- James and Sarah,
San Antonio Texas
2/13/2013
Hi were from Australia - we happened on the weddinbands.com website and decided to order what turned out to be two beautiful and great value rings nice engraving and jewellery boxes too ... thanks so much could you also consider shipping to this country by US airmail as we buy a lot from the US and they are always good too - Brett K- Brett K.,
Sydney Australia
3/12/2011
It was exactly what I wanted a 2mm white gold band.- Linda,
New Hampshire
4/25/2015
The ring is absolutely perfect! It is even more beautiful than the pictures show. Wedding bands.com did everything related to this order in the most professional, timely manner. I have already recommended this website to several friends. My husband loves, loves, loves his anniversary present!- Gail W.,
CA
5/5/2012
Thank u so much for our gorgeous wedding bands look great.Fast and safe UPS delivery and its came in a lovely box.We are very happy w/our purchase.Thanks again!!!- Ioana V.,
IL
9/21/2009
Beautiful ring just as advertised. Excellent customer service. I will definitely use this company again.- Carla O.,
California
9/19/2014
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