Custom Mokume Inlay Men's Wedding Band
Item # 102360
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Description
This stylish men’s wedding ring features an etched and oxidized mokume gane center in a white gold band with a brushed finish. The design was developed for a client from New York, who visited our Bellevue, WA showroom on a trip to the area, and then continued to work with our team online to finalize the details of his piece.
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Mokume Center
The middle of this ring is filled with a mokume gane inlay made with a mix of 14 KT white gold, 14k rose gold, and sterling silver. It has also been oxidized and etched to produce the specific mix of colors, and the brushed finish creates a nice matte look that gives the piece a bit of contemporary flair.
The mokume section is created separately, and it requires a great deal of skill and experience to perfect the technique used. Fortunately, or artisans have both in abundance, and that allows us to include this kind of special feature in any piece of custom jewelry. Mokume Jewelry
Comfort Fit Band
The shape of this band was of particular concern to the client, and we adjusted our design until it met with his expectations. He preferred the rounded look on the outside rather than a flat, squared surface, and the inside features a comfort fit, which is made by introducing a slight rounding there as well. The band itself is 14 KT White Gold, and the brushed rails on the outside of the top of the ring frame the mokume center nicely.
Finish and Metal Options
If you’d like to customize this design to make it better reflect your personal style, there are quite a few ways to go about it. For instance, you could change the combination of metals used to make the mokume, or you could select a different type of pattern for it. While no two mokume pieces will ever be identical, we expect about an 80% match in the pattern of two sets forged in the same manner.
Another way to adjust this piece would be to introduce contrasting finishes on the mokume section and the 14 KT White Gold rails. This would make a more dramatic distinction between the two sections, and there are several different types of finishes you could use to accomplish this. No matter what type of look you’re after, though, our team will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the piece we create for you perfectly matches your vision. Design Your Own Wedding Ring
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 102360
- US ring size shown
- 8.25
- Details
- 14k White Gold Ring
Mokume - 14k White Gold, 14k Rose Gold & Sterling Silver
6.5 mm wide
Comfort Fit
Joseph Jewelry - Metal shown
- Palladium, Rose Gold, Two-Tone, White Gold
- Finish
- Brushed
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.