Frequently Asked Questions

What is Titanium?
Titanium is considered as one of the strongest natural elements which is hypoallergenic, non-destructible, noncorrosive, nonmagnetic and light weight. It was first discovered in 1791 in Menachan Valley , Cornwall , England , by clergyman and amateur chemist William Gregor. After four years, a famous chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth of Berlin discovered the element in rutile. He named it Titanium, after the mythological Titans, who were known for their extraordinary strength.

Is Titanium better for those allergic to gold?
Titanium is more inert than most metals, hence those who develop hypersensitivity reactions to gold will have none to titanium.

Can Titanium rings be resized?
Resizing T itanium rings is not easy. The ideal size should be the one which is comfortable, even when the hand is closed into a fist and should be tight enough to avoid the ring from falling off inadvertently. If you do not know your size, it would be best to visit a jeweler. Remember that finger size changes with temperature and time of day. Fingers tend to expand slightly in the morning, and shrinks back during the day and evening. Midday is a good time to get accurate measures.

If Titanium is as hard as steel, can it be removed in cases of accidents?
Indeed, titanium is about as hard as stainless steel, so things that can cut steel like a hacksaw or Dremel tool can be used when there is an urgent need to cut Titanium jewelry off.

What is the true color of Titanium and Tungsten?
Titanium has a slightly darker shade than white gold and platinum. It is closest to a chromium toaster's color. Tungsten has exactly the same color as titanium. Although one cannot tell the difference between the two by simply looking, you can certainly feel the difference in weight.

Can I polish titanium jewelry myself?
Yes, and there are various polishes on the market for stainless steels in both liquid and waxy form that goes well on titanium. They can be used with a cloth, or to save time, you can use a Dremel tool with a cotton polishing buff. For heavier scratches, you might need a light sanding with super fine wet sanding paper. For Brushed finishes, all that's needed is to buff along the grain lines with the usual pads used for pots and pans.