Custom Men's Mokume Wedding Band
Item # 100673
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Description
This custom job came to us from a client in Montana, who wanted to create something special for her husband-to-be. This was a bit of a challenge for her, since men tend to favor simplicity in their jewelry that doesn’t lend itself readily to eye-catching custom pieces. However, our master craftsmen were able to give her what she wanted in the form of a Mokume-gane ring, combining a rustic, masculine aesthetic with an entirely unique, custom style.
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Mokume-gane jewelry is handmade via a difficult and highly skilled practice, with each piece hand forged with its own entirely singular appearance. The creation of Mokume-gane is a process by which thin plates of different metals are stacked together and forged into a single piece, the end result taking on the captivating appearance of natural wood grain. It is therefore rising in popularity for men’s rings, with its versatile and masculine aesthetic that offers a unique look to even the simplest of bands.
Mokume-gane can be made with many different combinations of metal, from contrasted pieces of dark-colored metal on light-colored metal to more subtle pieces of silver-white on platinum-white. For this particular piece, the client wanted to go for an eye-catching, sharply-contrasted, multi-hued look. Notice the coppery red, the deep grey, the silver, and the black. The metal itself was fashioned into a broad, unadorned band, built for the kind of comfort and thickness that is so popular for men’s rings. The final product was finished with acid etching and oxidized silver to give it a uniform texture.
You, too, can have a truly unique piece of Mokume-gane, courtesy of Joseph Jewelry’s custom design jeweler in Seattle and Bellevue. Simply select the metal layers you want, and we’ll fashion them into a ring that you can feel proud of!
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 100673
- US ring size shown
- 10.00
- Details
- Mokume - 14k Rose Gold, 14k Palladium White Gold and Sterling Silver
Joseph Jewelry
7mm - Style
- Floral
- Metal shown
- Rose Gold
- Finish
- Sandblasted
These specifications describe the original design. Stone counts and weights are approximate and may change with size or customization.
To reduce color fading, avoid friction and abrasive activities when wearing mokume. Avoid chlorine and similar chemicals on an oxidized finish.
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.