The Stratos Titanium Brushed Wedding Ring with Beveled Edges

Lightweight Titanium Men's Wedding Band with Brushed Center and Polished Beveled Edges - 7mm Width

The Stratos is titanium with brushed center and polished beveled edges. Simple concept, but titanium's weird to work with so getting the finish contrast right takes some effort. Most titanium rings either look too industrial or try too hard to be fancy.

Seven millimeters is a good width for titanium because the metal's so light. Wider titanium rings can feel insubstantial even though they're tough. This width gives you presence without the ring feeling like it's going to float off your finger.

Titanium is basically aerospace grade metal. Stronger than steel, lighter than aluminum, won't corrode or tarnish. The downside is it's a pain to resize - possible but expensive and not all jewelers will do it. Also scratches show up more on titanium than people expect, especially on polished areas.

The brushed finish hides wear better than high polish. Those beveled edges catch light nicely but they'll pick up scratches over time. Not necessarily a bad thing - some guys like the worn look. Others get annoyed when their "indestructible" titanium ring starts looking beat up.

Titanium's hypoallergenic, which matters if you have metal sensitivities. No nickel or other common allergens. But it conducts heat like crazy, so your ring gets cold in winter and hot in summer. More noticeable than gold or platinum.

This works if you want something light and strong but don't need it to look precious. Titanium has that technical, almost utilitarian vibe. Some people love that, others think it looks cheap compared to traditional metals.

Price point is usually lower than gold but higher than stainless steel. Fair trade-off for the properties you get.