Women are avid jewelry collectors and have been since time began, but men these days are also intensely interested in adorning themselves in sleek exciting designs forged from alternative metals. Traditionally used in modern hi-tech industries, these metals are attractive, masculine, and oh so cool choices for men’s jewelry.
Thanks to modern technology men can choose from tough and durable metals like titanium, tungsten carbide, and stainless steel for their jewelry. Think about the vehicles used in space travel, automobile manufacturing, aircraft, and other vehicles and equipment—they all utilize alternative metals in their manufacture—metals that must combine strength and durability which are also essential jewelry requirements for the active man. These heavy duty ‘macho’ metals are usually mixed with a malleable iron for strength and elasticity and integrated into men’s jewelry designs along with diamonds, other gemstones, leather or rubber, and silver and gold accents creating for the trendy fashion-forward man a collection of sophisticated rings, chains, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants.
And to think that once upon a time men only wore cufflinks and watches. Now, partly inspired by rock stars and celebrity athletes, this manly jewelry is a much sought after collectible for the average man.
One of the most popular choices for men's jewelry is stainless steel due to its durability and resistance to scratches. A man can wear stainless steel with confidence anywhere—with a tuxedo, playing sports, or at work. Looking for all the world like platinum, stainless steel weighs in at a fraction of the cost and is 1000 times stronger! Virtually indestructible, jewelry made from stainless steel is very popular for men’s and women’s jewelry, too! Check out Stainless Jewellery for a great assortment of stainless steel men’s jewelry at very affordable prices!
Tungsten carbide has a dark undertone giving it a rich oxidized look. Made from tungsten and carbon compounds, tungsten carbide has similar characteristics to titanium and is extremely hard and also scratch resistant. However, due to the inelasticity of the metal it may shatter. Polished tungsten is exquisite, whether in a wedding ring or other jewelry creation. Check out Tungsten World for some fabulous designs in tungsten carbide!
Titanium is a lustrous grey metallic element used principally to make lightweight, resistant alloys. It is one of the transitional elements of the periodic table and has many desirable properties, most notably its incredible strength and durability. Titanium is abundant in the Earth and has been detected in meteorites, in our sun and other stars, titanium oxide bands being particularly prominent in the spectra of M type stars. Titanium is also found on our moon, rocks obtained during the Apollo 17 mission showed presence of titanium oxide (TiO2). Titanium is as strong as steel yet 50% lighter. It is the least dense of the three alternative metals and is not only extraordinarily strong and durable, but immune to saltwater, acids, and other corrosives. Titanium colors will oxide like silver but it is generally a desirable and extremely ‘cool’ look for men’s jewelry, and due to the process of anodizing comes in not only black but several other colors. For high quality aircraft grade titanium men’s jewelry check out Titanium Era!
