Tantalum got its name from Tantalus, a villain in Greek mythology. Zeus made Tantalus stand in a pool of water below a fruit tree but made him unable to drink from the pool or eat from the tree. His punishment was to forever be kept from what he needed most, despite it being right in front of him.

Tantalum is a sleek and modern choice for your wedding ring. Tantalum is very rare ensuring you will have a one of a kind symbol of your love.

What is it? Tantalum is an element on the periodic table and is considered a technology critical material.  Tantalum capacitors are found in smartphones, tablets, and computers.  Extremely rare, the primary resources of tantalum could potentially be exhausted within the next fifty years.  

Unique Characteristics: Tantalum is a beautiful gray color with a hint of slate blue.  It’s that great slate tone that’s darker than titanium but not black like zirconium.  It is quite dense, with a weight similar to platinum.  While many alternative metals create difficulties with resizing, tantalum is quite malleable and easily resized up to one size depending on the customization.  Tantalum is hypoallergenic, and will not corrode or react with exposure to everyday use or chemicals.

Wear and Care: Tantalum rings can be worn in all kinds of environments and conditions. The metal will scuff and show wear over time but holds up to a great deal of abuse without cracking, breaking, bending, etc. The color will not fade or change over time.

More facts about tantalum

https://www.admatinc.com/facts-about-tantalum/

Original post: June 25, 2020
Updated March 19, 2023