Do you ever feel a twinge of doubt when admiring a piece of jewellery, wondering if its beauty comes at an unseen cost to the planet?
You're not alone.
In a world full of choices, it's natural to seek the assurance that your decisions are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also kind to our environment.
For those who feel this necessity, this article will walk you through the steps needed to understand where titanium stands on the sustainability scale in the jewellery industry. Do do so, we will take you through:
Basic considerations for sustainable jewellery across its supply chain.
An exploration of how titanium embodies these sustainability values.
Tips to recognise ethical businesses when purchasing titanium jewellery.
By the end of this article, you will be better equipped with the information to choose jewellery that aligns with your needs, ensuring that every piece tells a story of both beauty and integrity.
If you have sensitive ears, you're likely familiar with the discomfort and irritation that can be caused by certain earrings. Many people with sensitive ears have found relief by switching to titanium earrings. But is titanium truly safe for sensitive ears? Lets explore the properties of titanium, its benefits for those with sensitive ears, and how to ensure you're getting the right titanium earrings for your needs.
Discovered in 1791 in Cornwall by Revd. William Gregor, Named after the Greek God TITAN - 'Son of the earth'
Pure titanium is man-made from the titanium mineral, As strong as steel but much lighter, twice as strong as aluminium
Highly durable - almost as resistant to corrosion as platinum, Hypoallergenic qualities - used in hip joint replacement
Found in meteorites, the sun, stars, moon, earths crust and even human bodies!
Selecting the perfect metal for your jewellery is a decision
that significantly impacts its beauty, durability, and value. Among the array
of options available, titanium emerges as a formidable contender, captivating
the hearts of jewellery enthusiasts. In this article, we embark on a journey to
compare titanium against gold, silver, stainless steel, and platinum, assisting
you in making an informed choice when selecting your cherished adornments. Join
us as we explore the unique characteristics of each metal, seeking the ideal
companion for your jewellery needs.
Here are some of our frequently asked questions -
Only pure grades of titanium are used in the manufacture of our rings.
Experience has taught us that these (99.2%) commercially pure grades of titanium (Grades 1 to 4) have the best properties for our unique and varied jewellery applications. Grade 2 is the one we use most often and is the reason that we named our brand Ti2 Titanium.
Commercially pure grades of titanium are not as hard as many people imagine. This is one of the main reasons we as jewellers choose to work with these grades.
There’s nothing more irritating than receiving an online purchase, whether you have bought clothes, jewellery or something for your house to realise it’s not the right size and it’s not what you thought you were buying. Or you have problems finding bangles that fit your wrists? Do you have a smaller or larger than average size wrist? We have written a guide on how to measure your wrist for a bangle to solve this problem.
