COLOR: With most metal rings, the color of the material is the color of the ring. Of course, there is white gold, but the color you see in those rings has more to do with the rhodium plating and the nickel or palladium alloys. But with titanium, it is possible to create a wide variety of hues to match almost any mood. Of course, black titanium tends to be the most popular among men, as it provides a strong, masculine look that makes any ring seem more fitting on a man's hand. With black titanium, the ring appears to be less a piece of jewellery, and more a statement about the owner.

WEIGHT: While it might seem funny for a man to look for the lightest option on the market, it is not as contradictory here. Titanium is quite a bit lighter than other metals, but it still retains its strength. This means that a ring made of titanium can, for the same weight, be a bit bulkier and more easily identified as a man's ring, as opposes to heavier pieces that, due to weight concerns, might appear more delicate. While those extra few ounces might not mean much for overall weight, they mean a lot for comfort. A titanium ring can be as light as to be unnoticeable on the finger, meaning greater comfort for the wearer - and that translates to wearing the ring a lot more often.

TOUGHNESS: Titanium is tough, there's no question. This is the metal that is used on the space shuttle, after all. Despite its light weight, this metal can take more than its fair share of punishment. That is good news for the man wearing a titanium ring. Have you ever had to remove a gold ring before performing manual labor? Sure, you'd hate to bend or damage that expensive gold ring, right? And gold is very easy to do damage to. But titanium? Good luck bending that.

A man's ring should be a reflection of his personality, and a black titanium ring says that the man wearing it is strong where he needs to be, light when it is required, and tough as nails.