Are Titanium Rings Safe? Our Expert Take On Emergency Removal

Few things are more exciting than searching for the perfect ring for a loved one or for oneself.

After all, so much significance is packed in such a special gift, and so much meaning is derived once it is worn.

If you’re here however, you may be wondering: are titanium rings safe? And can you remove them in emergency situations?

These are important questions, and the simple answer is that titanium rings can indeed be cut off in case of emergency.

To explain how and why, in this article we will walk you through:

Why people may think that titanium rings cannot be cut off.
Little known facts about titanium that will help you a lot.
Our very own video showing how easy titanium rings can be removed (because proof is in the pudding!).

What leads people to think that titanium rings are unbreakable?

As you may know, titanium is a very resistant material which, combined with its surprising lightness, can make titanium jewellery a very appealing choice.

Thinking about these qualities, some curious people might begin asking important questions, like if titanium rings can be broken.

This is where confusion typically arises.

A few online searches, in fact, return mixed views. Some pages debunk this myth right away, while other pages report different opinions.

In our view, for a more grounded answer there’s only one place to go: titanium itself.

Useful facts about titanium

We promise we won’t deliver a chemistry lesson! Just a bit of simple titanium knowledge will help you gain a lot of clarity on this topic.

To get there, let’s start by recognising that titanium has four main qualities: its strength, lightness, resistance (to corrosion and high temperatures) and the fact that it’s hypoallergenic.

As such, this material is used in many different industries and, depending on the application, it is normally mixed with other components (called alloys) to alter its qualities.

Just as an example, a type of titanium could be made to be relatively pliable, but it might come at the expense of its durability.

Reversely, some titanium applications may require this material to be very hard to break, at the expense of other properties.

In other words, this means something very important: all titanium isn’t made equal.

Titanium ‘grades’

In titanium language, these differences are expressed in ‘grades’, which are used to categorise different types of titanium.

In total, there are 12 grades. Most of them have commercial applications, from the medical sector, all the way to aerial engineering. All of them differ from each other in terms of their qualities!

Can you see how even a little bit of titanium knowledge can help you choose wisely? And with this information at hand, can we find the best grade for titanium rings?

Are titanium rings safe?

Grade 2 is your best option

Technically, grades 1 to 4 are all suitable for titanium rings. But make no mistake, within this range, there are crucial differences.

For example, grades 3 and 4 would be extremely difficult to cut off in case of emergencies.

If you haven’t guessed it yet (our brand name is a big hint!) the best grade for titanium rings is grade 2.

This grade offers the optimal mix between great durability and scratch resistance, while affording the ability to be cut off in case of emergency with standard medical equipment.

As a proud British manufacturer of titanium jewellery, at Ti2 Titanium we only work with grade 2 titanium, producing high quality and beautiful products that our customers can safely wear on a daily basis.

Cutting off a grade 2 titanium ring (video)

We did say that proof is in the pudding, didn’t we?

Here’s a video showing just how easy it can be to break off a titanium ring with everyday equipment available at the jeweller or emergency room: Cutting off a Ti2titanium ring

There you have it. Hopefully, with this short blog post we have debunked once and for all one of the biggest and most important misconceptions about titanium rings.

By the way, if you’re thinking about gifting a titanium ring or simply want to get some inspiration, you can browse our website for more helpful tips:

Ring sizing and resizing your titanium rings.
Buyers guide: did you know that we can engrave your titanium jewellery?
Our ring collection

You can also get directly in touch with us, we’d love to hear from you: [email protected]