Do Titanium Earrings Tarnish?

Titanium rings will stand up to the wear and tear of everyday life far better than rings made of platinum or gold without tarnishing or bending. ... Unlike other metals, titanium will not corrode or tarnish. Titanium can maintain a beautifully polished shine for a lifetime.

Can you wear titanium jewelry in the shower?

Generally, it is ok to shower with your jewelry. If your jewelry is gold, silver, platinum, palladium, stainless steel, or titanium, you're safe to shower with it. Other metals like copper, brass, bronze, or other base metals shouldn't go in the shower as they can turn your skin green.

Do titanium earrings turn green?

The metals that are least likely to turn your skin green include options like platinum and rhodium — both precious metals that do not tarnish (platinum never needs to be replated, though rhodium will after a few years). For the budget-minded, stainless steel and titanium are nice picks as well.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.