WeddingBands Logo
0
MENU

Metals Education and History

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

My beautiful wife of 18 years lost her wedding ring. After checking local jewelry stores for a replacement WeddingBands.com had the exact style size as our original band...PLUS they engraved it with our wedding date FOR FREE! Great service received it within a week of ordering...cant ask for better than that. Thank-you so much WeddingBands.com!- George W., Pennsylvania
3/17/2012

We bought 5 mm 18K two tone wedding rings. They are beautiful fit perfectly and engraving is wonderful. The shipment was fast. Thank you WeddingBands!- SR KR, Florida
7/6/2015

I ordered the Lords Prayer Wedding Band-14K Yellow Gold. I love the ring and its meaning. My husband and I have been married for 40 years and I wanted something to celebrate that. The only complaint I would have is that the prayer and cross are really hard to see. Maybe antiquing would make it show up better. However I would highly recommend this ring to anyone who would like to express their spiritual nature.- Shirley S., South Carolina
1/12/2015

You know things will go well when you call an internet company and an actual live person from the United States answers the phone. BRAVO! From that point on your customer service was OUTSTANDING. Our custom ordered rings were delivered ahead of the time promised. The price was as quoted -- no surprises. Quality is great. I will definitely use you the next time I need a wedding ring! - Sue L., WI
8/28/2009

WAS SOME DIFFICULT WITH DATE OF GETTING RING BUT WAS TAKING CARE OF AND PROVIDED ME WITH UPDATE INFORMATION AS BEST THE COULD. CUST SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT AND I RECVD MY RING IN ENOUGH TIME MY FIANCE LOVED HIS RING SO MUCH HE IS WEARING IT NOW. WOULD PURCHASE AGAIN IF EVERY NEED A RING WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SITE THE QUALITYWORKMANSHIP AND LIFETIME WARRANTY IS WORTH HAVING THANK YOU AGAIN- tenesia, penna
2/3/2014

We are very pleased with our rings. They were delivered quickly and are excellent quality. Communication from the company was outstanding. I highly recommend this company to other people.- Janessa, Victoria Australia
5/23/2011

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You guys are amazing! My fiance had ordered my wedding band, it was engraved, when I received it only 2 days later is was just a little small. You guys accepted the ring back, resized it, and had it back to me in 4 days total!! I will be recommending you to everyone! Great prices, great customer service, and fast shipping!! Thank you again!- Carissa S, IL
3/18/2009

My name is Lee Casey I am Cynthias husband to be. I am actually was the one who ordered the ring. The process was extreme quick and easy. I have to say I had my reservations about ordering a wedding band online considering how special the ring is and everyone wants it to be perfect. No one wants a unpleasant surprises especially on their wedding band. After ordering my ring I discovered I made a mistake on the inscription and the next morning I call WeddingBands.com and spoke to a pleasant young man who immediately helped me correct my mistake. My ring arrived and it was perfect and at a really great price. My ring priced at a jewelry store close to me was over $400 more than what I paid for the exact same ring. I honestly would encourage anyone to at least check them out and if you decide to buy your ring from WeddingBands.Com I honestly believe you wont be sorry.- Cynthia R., NC
4/24/2017