Custom Squared Mokume Pattern Ring
Item # 103985
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Description
This striking men’s wedding ring features a mokume gane pattern that continues all the way around the squared band, and that’s accented with a brushed finish. It was created for a client from Renton, WA, who visited our Bellevue, WA showroom initially to begin the custom design process.
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On this visit, he found a ring that he liked, and so we worked with him to find the best combination of materials to achieve the perfect look. He communicated with our team through the online workroom we set up to manage his project throughout the process, and we only turned things over to our expert artisans to begin production once we’d received his explicit approval to do so. Design Your Own Wedding Ring
Mokume Gane
The main feature of this ring is the organic pattern of the mokume gane that forms the body of the piece. These patterns are the result of the particular way the mokume gane is made, and that involves layering thin sheets of the chosen metals together and then forging them in a specific way. The mokume in this ring is made from a combination of palladium white gold and sterling silver.
This technique was developed in Japan several hundred years ago, and it was originally used to make decorative hilts and sheaths for samurai swords. Its recent expansion into the world of fine custom jewelry, however, provides you with many options for how to integrate it into your piece, and due to the nature of the forging process, no two mokume gane pieces will ever exhibit exactly the same pattern. Mokume Rings
Square Band Design and Customization Options
The band itself is 8mm wide, and it’s squared, with four corners and sides that curve out very slightly. This produces a more masculine and substantial look, and one way to customize the piece would be to adjust the width of the band to whatever’s most comfortable for you. You could also experiment with different combinations of metals for the mokume, and you may find you prefer a polished or sandblasted finish in place of the brushed used here.
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 103985
- US ring size shown
- 7.50
- Details
- Mokume Ring - Palladium, White Gold & Sterling Silver
8 mm wide
Comfort Fit
Matte Finish
Joseph Jewelry - Band style
- Square Band
- Metal shown
- Palladium, 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.