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Married couples know how important wedding bands are. These undying symbols of love not only have a sentimental value but a monetary value as well. The kind of wedding bands a couple chooses is often based on a gemstone or precious metal preference. For budget-conscious couples, however, this can be a hard decision. Without any guidance, couples will find that shopping for them can be confusing considering that it requires both time and money.

Smart shoppers usually go for titanium which is understandable. This metal's unique properties make it a great choice. It is lightweight (almost like aluminum) and weighs only 1/3 as much as gold. This light feel is preferred by many people since they hardly ever notice they are wearing any ring at all.

While it is marked as scratch-resistant, experts say that with normal wear, titanium wedding bands will get small scrapes and scratches similar to gold and platinum wedding bands. True, titanium is a hard and durable metal but it can still be scratched by abrasive materials like rocks, sandpaper and even steel utensils. Fortunately, a quick trip to the near jeweler can make your wedding band look new again with a little polishing.

Be sure to get the correct ring size when shopping. Due its strength and durability, it's hard to cut and shape this metal compared to gold, silver and platinum. You can slowly increase this ring's size by removing a small amount from the inside surface but you can not make it smaller. Correct sizing is important.

What's more, this precious metal will not irritate or discolor your skin – the very reason why it is commonly used in the medical and dental fields to make surgical implants, bone screws and hip replacements among others. Indeed, a band made from titanium is so strong that it will even outlive the wearer. This makes it a good wedding band for budget-conscious couples.

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Source by Mike Allin