Men's Mokume Wedding Band
Item # 103893
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Description
This elegant men’s wedding ring features an organic mokume gane pattern that continues all the way around the band and that’s accented by contrasting brushed and hammered finishes. It’s a wonderful piece to use as inspiration when you’re starting to think about the direction you want to take your own custom design, and our experts will help you determine precisely how to modify it to make it your own. Design Your Own Wedding Ring
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You can begin this process by reaching out to us online, or by visiting one of our showrooms, which are located in Bellevue, WA and Seattle, WA, in person. We’ll take your ideas and turn them into highly-detailed digital models that we’ll share with you through the online workroom we set up to manage your project. Only once you’re completely satisfied with these models will we turn things over to our expert artisans to begin production.
Mokume Gane
This ring is made up of a combination of 14k rose gold, 14k palladium white gold and sterling silver, all three of which are mixed together using the special mokume gane technique. This method was developed several hundred years ago in Japan for use in sheaths and handles for samurai swords, and it was later adapted for other uses, including in fine jewelry.
To make a ring like this, our artisans layer thin sheets of the selected metals together and then forge them in a particular way to produce the swirling, organic patterns seen here. Due to the nature of this process, no two mokume gane pieces will ever be exactly the same, although we can use the same technique to create about an 80% pattern match if you find a design you particularly like. Mokume Jewelry
Contrasting Finishes
The darkest sections of this ring are made of sterling silver that’s been oxidized to produce the black antique look. This adds definition and contrast to the design, and this effect is amplified by the use of contrasting hammered and brushed finishes on the top of the band. Men’s Custom Wedding Bands
The hammered finish is what gives the top of the ring its irregular surface, and this works well with the organic nature of the mokume design to create a consistent feel for the ring. On top of the hammered finish, the ring is also brushed to produce a matte effect.
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 103893
- US ring size shown
- 10.00
- Details
- Mokume - 14k Rose Gold, 14k Palladium White Gold & Sterling Silver
7 mm wide
Comfort Fit
Oxidized
Matte Finish
Joseph Jewelry - Gifts
- Men's Jewelry
- Style
- Luxury
- Feature
- Black Antique, Mokume
- Metal shown
- Palladium, Rose Gold, Two-Tone, White Gold
- Finish
- Brushed, Contrasting Finish, Hammered Finish
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.
