Custom Black, Ruby, and Diamond Mokume Men's Band
Item # 104850
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Description
This unique men's wedding ring features a squared sterling silver black oxidized liner with mokume inlay and diamonds and rubies set both inside and outside the band. It was custom created for a client from Issaquah, WA, and it would be a great wedding ring to customize for your own unique band. Design Your Own Wedding Ring
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Black Band
There are a few different options to use if you want black metal in your ring. Initially, the client's inspiration piece was zirconium, which stays black but cannot be resized. We presented several options to keep the black color, including black rhodium, and the client decided to go with oxidized silver. Oxidized silver requires some maintenance, but can be resized and re-polished. Although silver is a softer metal, the mokume gane inlay would keep the gemstones and ring secure as a whole.
Mokume Gane Inlay
Our designer sent several photo mock-ups to the client so that they could visualize different mokume patterns and combinations. They decided on a combination with rose gold, yellow gold, and silver, keeping it un-oxidized for now. This is something that can be completed later, if the client wishes. Mokume Rings
Mokume gane is an ancient technique that involves layering metals and then twisting them into a design. Every single mokume piece is entirely unique because it is hand layered. Men’s Custom Wedding Bands
Diamonds and Rubies
Finally, the client requested diamonds and rubies to be incorporated into his ring. These were especially significant to him and we ended up setting two flush rubies opposite each other inside the ring, with a diamond also flush set inside, and one on the outside centered in the mokume inlay.
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 104850
- US ring size shown
- 10.00
- Details
- Silver Ring
Mokume - 14k White Gold, 14k Rose Gold and Sterling Silver
2 Rubies - .10 ctw
3 Diamonds - .08 ctw
Clarity: VS2 - Color: F-G
Joseph Jewelry
- Shape
- Round
- Style
- Luxury
- Setting style
- Flush Set
- Band style
- Square Band
- Metal shown
- Rose Gold, Two-Tone, White Gold
- Finish
- Brushed, Contrasting Finish, Polished
These specifications describe the original design. Stone counts and weights are approximate and may change with size or customization.
Customize
Use this design as a starting point for a custom piece.
Discuss the stones, metal, proportions, setting and finish with a designer, online or in our Seattle and Bellevue showrooms. You can bring reference photographs or your own stone for us to assess.
Design and estimate
The initial design and estimate are free, with no obligation. Your designer discusses the materials, changes and budget with you before you commit.
3D design review
After you accept the estimate and make a down payment, we create a 3D CAD model and rendered views. Revisions within the initial design parameters are included; changes to materials or their amounts are re-estimated.
Physical model
A full-size wax model can be made to review scale, shape and proportions before production. It can be viewed in a showroom or shipped to you.
Approval and production
The design is approved before production begins. Your designer confirms the schedule, and our jewelers make, set and finish the piece.
Quality
Our custom jewelry follows design and construction standards for metal thickness, weight, stone support and setting security.
- Structure and support
- The setting must have enough metal to support the stones and hold its shape through everyday wear. If an area needs more support, we address it before production.
- Diamond and gemstone selection
- We help you choose stones for your custom design, reviewing cut, color, clarity, consistency and fit. Your budget guides these choices; our standards for materials and craftsmanship remain the same.
- Final inspection
- Before completion, we review each custom piece for proportion, comfort, stone security and finish.
Lifetime warranty and care
- Lifetime warrantyYour custom piece is covered against manufacturing defects.
- Inspection every six monthsOur jewelers inspect your piece and provide ongoing care for the custom jewelry we make for you.
- Complimentary cleaningVisit us every six months for a complimentary cleaning.
Coverage conditions
For Joseph Jewelry custom pieces, coverage begins with your signature. To keep it active, Joseph Jewelry must inspect and sign for your piece every six months and perform recommended repairs and maintenance.
Repairs due to normal wear and tear are the owner's responsibility. Damage, abuse or alterations can void coverage. Customers outside Washington pay shipping both ways for inspections or repairs, plus applicable duty or customs fees.
