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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

Could not be more happy!!!! Talked to Steve on the phone. He was very considerate and helpful. He took my order helped me with inscription. Rings arrived in 6 days and were beautiful. Recommend highly!!! Anthony B.- Anthony F. B., Florida
2/24/2017

Dear Weddingbands.com, I just received my wedding bands today in the mail, and I just wanted to tell you how much I am absolutely thrilled with your service!!! My rings arrived within 6 DAYS of my ordering them- not to mention that they were engraved for free and looked exactly like I hoped they would! They were carefully wrapped and handled, so I didn't have to worry about them arriving damaged, and they even came in these pretty little mahogany boxes! They were exactly what I was looking for! And the customer service was awesome! Thank you SO MUCH for your excellence! Sincerely, A Satisfied Customer- J.N., NC
7/28/2006

We found this ring at a retailer and thought we wouldnt be able to afford it. Then I found the exact ring at weddingbands.com for $800 less! Wow! What a bargain. The ring is beautiful and great quality. Thanks.- Jo H., Texas
3/29/2012

Our WeddingBands experience was wonderful like our whole wedding. We only had five days between the ring sizing and the wedding. With the free plastic sizing rings finding the right size was a breeze. Even with free engraving our rings were ready in two days and shipped to our wedding resort with time to spare. Throughout customer service was friendly and responsive. I can think of no better place to get a beautiful ring!- Guy, Washington
6/21/2015

We received our wedding bands within a few days of placing our order. They are lovely. We couldnt have asked for better service.- Louise L., Pennsylvania
2/1/2014

Very satisfied with the fit and finish and quality - Highly reccomended- Warren S., Missouri
12/21/2010

Thank you so much for sending the ring so quickly! We just received it (my fiance and I) and it is beautiful! More wonderful then anything we could find in a store - and it fit him perfectly. We cannot thank you enough. *I* cannot thank you enough, for giving him a ring he will want to wear for the rest of his life!- Martin B., NY
9/24/2005

I had nothing but the best experience. I guessed my ring sizes and I guessed wrong. Wedding Bands.com sent me a ring sizer and they exchanged my bands for the correct sizes with no questions asked. I will definitely be back for more. - Jeana, CA
12/28/2011