Titanium’s strength lends a huge dose of durability to wedding bands that are crafted from it. These rings are resistant to scratches and dents, making them good choices for those who tend to be a little rough on their jewelry. Every one of Apples of Gold’s titanium wedding bands is made from aircraft-grade titanium, ensuring that it will hold up for the long haul.

In addition to being incredibly strong, titanium is also remarkably lightweight. It’s both stronger than steel and lighter than steel, making it ideal for aircraft—and for wedding bands that sit buoyantly on your finger. Its strength without heft allows it to communicate a love that never weighs you down.

Of course, aside from these properties, titanium is a great-looking metal! Its cool gray hue can be polished to a sleek, eye-catching sheen or given a brushed finish that’s understated but undeniably classy.

The Concave Titanium Wedding Band Ring is a prime example of the uncomplicated but high-flying appeal of titanium. This modern style turns the curve of the classic plain wedding band inside-out, creating a look that’s simple but intriguing. A shining finish highlights this piece’s unique shape.

A number of Apples of Gold’s titanium wedding bands are given pops of color through an anodizing process that results in titanium oxide designs in a number of hues, including blue and green. For example, the Blue Titanium Celtic Wedding Band Ring features a modern adaptation of an hourglass-shaped Celtic infinity knot in a brilliant shade of indigo. It’s just one of several of Apples of Gold’s Celtic wedding rings that feature colored titanium.

Hammered wedding bands represent resilient love, and when they’re crafted from titanium, their meaning is magnified. For example, the Titanium Hammered Wedding Band Ring is a picture of endurance in a marriage. Although the band has been repeatedly pounded, creating a hammered texture, it stands strong and refuses to cave.

Black titanium wedding bands have the same properties as other titanium wedding bands, but they have a sophisticated, slightly unexpected look that sets them apart. For instance, the Black Titanium Satin-Finished Carved Wedding Band has a dark, rich sheen that emulates class. Two carved rings divide this band into three sections; a combination of a brushed satin finish on the outer sections and a polished finish on the inner section creates stunning contrast.

Like true love, titanium is strong but gentle. Each of these rings, like every piece in Apples of Gold’s collection of titanium wedding bands, is naturally hypoallergenic.

Although they’re aircraft-grade, titanium wedding bands aren’t expensive—in fact, you can purchase one for approximately the cost of a sterling silver band. Affordability is just another one of the many talents of titanium, allowing brides and grooms of all budgets to celebrate the strength of their love.

Titanium has the advantage of being low-maintenance and incredibly durable. It’s stronger than steel, making it hard to scratch or bend, and it’s highly resistant to tarnishing and rust. However, this resiliency won’t protect your titanium jewelry from getting dirty, and it’s important to clean the titanium pieces in your jewelry collection periodically to keep them looking their best.

Although titanium is a non-reactive metal, it’s still a good idea to steer clear of abrasive cleansers and harsh chemicals. Not only are they not needed to restore titanium to its original sheen, but they may irritate your skin in the cleaning process. It only makes sense to clean this naturally hypoallergenic metal with equally gentle products, and many natural and organic soaps are effective in cleaning titanium. Why irritate your skin for the sake of a piece of jewelry that’s inherently free of irritants?

While you can take titanium jewelry to a jeweler to be cleaned, it’s not hard or expensive to clean it at home, nor does it take a lot of time. All titanium jewelry, including black titanium wedding bands (like the Black Titanium Satin-Finished Carved Wedding Band) and those with colored inlays (such as the Blue Titanium Celtic Wedding Band Ring), can be cleaned using the same simple method. All you’ll need is gentle soap, water, a soft toothbrush, a soft cloth and these instructions:

1. Dilute a little bit of gentle soap (such as a mild hand or dish soap) in a small bowl of warm water large enough to completely submerge your titanium jewelry.
2. Place your jewelry in the bowl and allow it to soak for a minute or two (or a little longer if the pieces you’re cleaning are particularly grimy).
3. Once your jewelry has soaked, use the soft toothbrush to gently scrub each piece, paying extra attention to engraving and other elements where dirt tends to collect. You shouldn’t need to apply a lot of pressure to remove any residue that remains. If you’re faced with a stubborn spot, try soaking the jewelry for a few more minutes and then scrubbing again, being especially gentle as you go over any colored inlays.
4. Dry your jewelry with a soft cloth.

Keeping your titanium jewelry clean can allow you to give even less attention to this already low-maintenance metal. For example, don’t forget to remove a titanium ring or bracelet before applying lotion or sunscreen, gardening or cooking with your hands.

It isn’t hard to keep titanium bracelets and rings looking their best! Just follow the steps above to keep them clean and their naturally resilient properties will do the rest.