Titanium Mokume Rings, I often hear “there is nothing new under the sun.” While that may be true in matters of the heart, we do well to continue exploring the amazing developments and discoveries of man’s recent history. Better yet, let us embrace modern achievements while retaining our esteem for timeless wisdom and craftsmanship.
The purpose of this article is to share knowledge of a development in modern jewelry making that is just that - a case of the old and the new entwined, a marriage of an ancient art form with the wonder of modern metallurgy. I am referring to Mokume Gane, the centuries-old Japanese art of metal smithing, in company with its modern and mighty suitor, the noble Titanium.
Over the centuries artisans have inspired us with beautiful jewelry and metal works created from Mokume Gane’s metal laminates. Prized metals such as gold, platinum, silver, and others have been artfully united by her craftsmen. The captivating results speak for themselves. Mokume Gane’s “wood grain metals” tell stories of timeless beauty.
But now, and only through modern man’s amazing achievements in science, the powerful king of metals - Titanium - has arrived. Finally refined to its pure elemental state in 1910, Titanium has already transformed many aspects of human life. As you may know, it is a key metal used in our explorations of space, and it is also the preeminent material used in surgical implants. Titanium is 42% lighter than steel - yet stronger, possessing the highest strength to weight ratio of any known element. It will not corrode in salt water. Titanium is even hypoallergenic and extremely bio-compatible. Yes, having demonstrated its superior position among metals, and thus earning its noble status, Titanium is now dignified as a component of jewelry collections and mingles easily with our precious metals and gemstones.
The heralded Japanese art form Mokume Gane waited centuries, but she has finally met her match. The Titan among metals has found himself wrapped up in the art of Mokume Gane. Their union is rich in history and in power. They will do well together…
You can experience the beauty and power of Titanium Mokume by visiting Titanium-Jewelry.com, an online showcase of fine jewelry. Unlike many others utilizing undesirable industrial alloys, their Titanium rings are made from 99+% commercially pure Titanium, the only choice for use in jewelry.
Titanium-Jewelry.com offers the acclaimed Edward Mirell line of Black titanium wedding bands, an achievement dubbed “Timoku”, featuring gray and black titanium folded together using techniques echoing the ancient Japanese methods. Coupled with the natural gray tone of Titanium, in classic Mokume Gane fashion, is the trademarked Black Ti, a revolutionary alloy even within the Titanium world.
In short, Black Titanium is not an applied coating, but is formed from the outside and works its way inward. It is a result of the chemistry between the Black-Ti™ alloy, tightly controlled extreme temperatures, and atmospheric conditioning. Black Ti has been described as a ceramic-like surface, and it resists scratches extremely well. If you are researching alternatives to the plain men’s wedding band, I highly recommend you take a look at these awesome ring creations.
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