If you have a metal allergy, you still have plenty of awesome options for hypoallergenic wedding bands that are far from boring. There are a handful of metals that are non-irritants AND other unique, alternative materials used to make rings that won’t cause a skin irritation:
Titanium
Platinum
Tungsten
Black Zirconium
Ceramic
Elysium
Silicone
Keep reading to learn more about the pros and cons of each of these options AND to see some ring design inspiration.
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are highly sensitive to nickel, meteorite has a very low percentage of nickel in its composition and may cause skin irritation.
What Ring Metals Are Hypoallergenic?
Titanium and platinum are 100% hypoallergenic ring metals.
Both metals are similar in appearance, but very different in
composition and cost. Titanium is a low-cost, lightweight, alternative
metal. Platinum comes at a premium price and is considered a precious
metal.
Deciding between a titanium wedding band or platinum wedding band is totally personal preference. If you’re looking for rarer, heirloom
quality jewelry, opt for platinum. If staying budget-friendly is top
priority, titanium is the way to go. Best of all, many ring designs can
be crafted in either titanium and platinum, so if you find a unique
titanium ring, it’s likely it can be made in platinum (and vice versa).
Is Tungsten a Hypoallergenic Ring Metal?
Not all of it! It depends on its composition as tungsten used for
jewelry is usually an alloy (mixed with other metals). If tungsten is
mixed with cobalt, it’s not hypoallergenic; cobalt causes skin
irritation for some individuals.
Nickel-bound tungsten carbide is 100% hypoallergenic. That
seems unlikely because nickel is the usual suspect metal allergen, but
because the tungsten is bound to the nickel, it prevents it from being
an irritant. Because science.
Jewelry by Johan’s handcrafted tungsten men’s wedding bands are hypoallergenic. Here are some of our favorite tungsten ring designs.
The jewelry used in our wedding bands is not the same as the stuff that was used to create grandma’s bric-a-brac. It’s not only 100% hypoallergenic, but is also non-conductive, lightweight and very scratch-resistant.
Black Zirconium Rings
Zirconium is naturally white in color, but is oxidized to create its black surface layer that is showcased in our Black Zirconium Wedding Bands. Outside of its use in jewelry, it's primarily used in nuclear reactors because of its high resistance to heat and corrosion.
Find Your Perfect Hypoallergenic Ring
Don’t let a metal allergy prevent you from finding a hypoallergenic ring that fits your lifestyle and personality. Browse our huge selection of hypoallergenic wedding bands that includes both traditional and alternative styles. If you’re still struggling to find an existing design that you love, have us create a custom wedding band just for you.
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