
ghekko/iStock/Getty Images
Titanium and stainless steel are becoming increasingly popular among the jewelry world. Both less expensive than gold, silver or platinum, it is no surprise the two metals are being used as alternatives for jewelry. People are looking for jewelry that will stand the test of time, after wearing such items day after day, which is why titanium and stainless steel are the new candidates.
Titanium

Stewart Sutton/Digital Vision/Getty Images
Titanium is an extremely strong yet lightweight metal. It is used by engineers to create space crafts, ships and architectural structures. It is durable since it does not corrode, and will not tarnish nearly as easily as gold, silver or platinum. Also unlike other jewelry materials, titanium does not cause skin allergies.
Stainless Steel

Stuart Monk/iStock/Getty Images
Similar to titanium, stainless steel does not corrode; it is durable and will not tarnish. Many kitchen appliances and surfaces are now being made out of stainless steel. It is also used in hospitals, and tattoo shops for piercings, known as surgical stainless steel. Many known monuments and structures are made out of stainless steel, such as St. Louis's Gateway Arch.
Similarities

BananaStock/BananaStock/Getty Images
Titanium and stainless steel have many similarities. They look similar in color, and both are durable and will not corrode or tarnish. Both also look just as good as silver or gold when brushed and polished, and can have diamonds and other gem stones set in them.
Differences

neuson11/iStock/Getty Images
One difference between titanium and stainless steel is that it is possible for some people to have an allergic reaction to stainless steel; its composition is slightly different than titanium. The other difference is the color; both are silvery metals, but titanium can be somewhat darker.
Cost

FhaSud/iStock/Getty Images
Titanium is more expensive than stainless steel; this is because the process of attaining titanium is more costly. A titanium ring could cost somewhere around $300, whereas stainless steel could cost about $20. The cost also depends on the diamonds or other gem stones you may decide to put into the metal.
Related Articles

List of the Types of Semi-Precious ...

How to Clean an Amethyst Ring

Can a Tungsten Ring Be Resized?

What Is Marcasite Jewelry?

Types of Valuable Crystals

What Does Fake Gold Look Like?

Safety Issues with Tungsten Wedding ...

What Is the Purpose of Three Ring ...

How to Take Out Scratches From Silver ...
What Is Ceylon Sapphire?

Titanium Versus Silver Rings

Metal Types for Rings Similar to ...

How to Freeze Empanadas

Engagement Rings From the 1980s

Metals for Class Rings of the 1980s
Tanzanite Vs. Diamonds
Reactions to Nose Piercings

Anniversary Ring Etiquette
What Is Stainless Steel Jewelry?

How to Take Out a Lip Ring Stud
References
Photo Credits
ghekko/iStock/Getty Images