Picking a wedding band can be a difficult decision because there are so many options. Whether you are searching for your wedding band or a second band to wear more casually, it is important to determine what ring is best for you and we are here to help break up the confusion! There are four main options when it comes to alternative metal bands: Cobalt, Titanium, Tungsten, and Tantalum. There are many different benefits to each one but, thanks to their long-term durability, they will last much longer than the trending silicone rings.
Let’s take a closer look!
COBALT
· Color: Looks very similar to white gold – offers the whitest color out of all the alternative metals but is also available in black.
· Weight: Less than Tungsten but more than Titanium. A nice medium weight!
· Strength: Fairly scratch resistant
· Highly Hypoallergenic and great for people with sensitivities!
· Available in a variety of styles, including wooden and carbon fiber inlays and classic polished styles.
TITANIUM
· Color: Often a very light grey in color but is also available in black!
· Weight: Lightest of the alternative metal bands.
· Strength: Has precious metal properties but will retain its shape with everyday wear
· Doesn’t tarnish, even if you wear it in the pool!
· Shatter resistant.
TUNGSTEN
· Color: Typically, dark grey in color but it’s also available in white, rose, and yellow! Most popular colors are grey and black.
· Weight: One of the heaviest of the alternative metal bands.
· Strength: Extremely scratch resistant and more durable than other types of wedding bands
· Tungsten's shine won’t fade over the years.
· In the event of an emergency, Tungsten is designed to shatter along pressure points.
TANTALUM
· Color: Dark grey in color.
· Weight: One of the heaviest alternative metal bands.
· Strength: Has a high durability and is extremely shatter resistant.
· Available in a matte or satin finish and a variety of designs.
· Comfortable and safe to wear.
· 100% pure and doesn’t conduct heat.
We want you to feel confident while wearing your wedding band and we want you to enjoy them for a long time! Silicone rings offer a variety of fun colors but will also crack and attract dirt over time. Our alternative wedding bands offer a masculine look that is unique and functional while also offering durability. We have hand selected Benchmark as our featured wedding band designer because they offer hundreds of styles, are ecofriendly, made in the USA (Tennessee to be exact!), and offer a lifetime warranty!
For a more in-depth look at alternative metals, check out this comparison! Browse our alternative metal bands here.
