Properties of Different Metals

Tungsten:

• Extremely scratch resistant
• Will not bend
• Permanently polished
• Dark gray color
• Commonly used in machining tools
• Can be removed with vice grips

Cobalt:

• Hypoallergenic and Biocompatible
• Heavier than titanium, lighter than Tungsten
• White, platinum-like color
• Scratch resistant
• Shatterproof
• Commonly used in the medical field
• Can be removed with a standard ring cutter

Titanium:

• Lightweight
• Aircraft grade
• Shatterproof
• Economical
• Dark gray color
• Hypoallergenic
• Commonly used in aerospace and sporting goods
• Can be removed with a standard ring cutter

Vitalium:

• Scratch-resistant
• WIll not bend
• Platinum-like white color
• Hypoallergenic
• Can be removed with vice grips

Zirconium

• When oxidized, black surface is hard as saphire
• Scratch-resistant
• Hypoallergenic
• Great for two-toned designs
• Unlike black tungsten, the black is permanent
• Commonly used for military purposes
• Can be removed with a standard ring cutter

Damascus Steel:

• Two grades of stainless steel fused together
• Heat and acid etched for unique design
• Dark gray color with lighter contrast
• Commonly used to make swords and knives
• Can be removed with a standard ring cutter