Black Titanium Band - Image: Absolute Designs

If you are shopping for wedding rings, you can’t go wrong with gold or platinum. However, there are other alternatives. Titanium rings are a popular choice for men’s wedding bands. These rings are normally much less expensive, while also light.

But don’t let the lightweight fool you. Titanium bands are actually stronger than gold, silver or platinum rings. They are also much less likely to dent or scratch. You can’t re-size titanium rings, however. So, be sure that you have the right size when you make your purchase.

Titanium wedding bands don’t have to be plain. They can be inlayed with stones, coloring or other metal. You are probably familiar with silvertone titanium, but black titanium wedding bands are also gaining popularity. Black titanium isn’t coated or painted black, the metal itself is actually black. So they won’t tarnish or get dull.