Titanium is perfect for those who have sensitive skin because it is nickel free and won't provoke allergies. The most common ailment arising from contact with nickel or its compounds is an allergic dermatitis known as "nickel itch" which usually occurs when the skin is moist.
About 10% of the population is allergic to nickel, often found in gold and white gold. For this reason, the European Union imposed a nickel ban in 2000 on all jewelry sold there. The European nickel free standard specifies that items labeled "nickel free" can only contain a maximum of 0.05% nickel.
Both grades of titanium we use are completely hypoallergenic (physiologically inert) and will not irritate or discolor your skin. In our research we have found no documented cases of titanium allergies.
Titanium is judged to be completely inert and immune to corrosion by all body fluids and tissue, and is thus wholly bio-compatible. These hypoallergenic qualities, plus its strength-to-weight ratio, are the reasons titanium is used for medical implants such as hip joint replacements. In fact, more than 2.2 million pounds of titanium devices of every description and function are implanted in patients worldwide every year!
What about color anodized titanium rings?
The anodizing process forms a titanium-oxide layer on the ring's surface. Titanium-oxide has the same properties as titanium, so it is hypoallergenic as well. In fact, in the medical industry, titanium screws used to secure implants to bone are often color-coded via anodizing for easy identification of the various sizes.
I received the ring on Friday and it is beautiful! I gave it to Mike that evening and he loves it. He has had it on constantly and has had absolutely no allergic reaction whatsoever. - M. Regeling
