Men's Sandblasted Mokume Square Band
Item # 100525
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Description
This handsome men’s wedding ring features a squared band made of hand-forged mokume gane, with a sandblasted and lightly acid etched finish. It’s a classy and timeless piece, and we can work with you to customize it in any way you choose. Whether you’re local and can visit our Bellevue, WA showroom personally, or you live several states away, our expert design team will guide you through the custom design process and ensure the piece you come away with is exactly what you had in mind. Design Your Own Wedding Ring
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Mokume Gane
The term mokume gane refers to the product of a specialized forging process developed several hundred years ago in Japan. It was originally used to make decorative handles and sheaths for samurai swords, but it was quickly adapted to other uses as well, including in jewelry. The technique involves layering very thin sheets of different metals together and then forging them in a particular way, and this is what produces the flowing, organic designs you see in this piece. Mokume Creations
Due to the nature of the forging process, no two mokume gane pieces will every be completely identical. If you do see a type of design you like, however, we can use the same metals and method when forging your piece, and you can expect about an 80% pattern match.
The mokume in this ring is made from a combination of 14k palladium white gold and sterling silver. From the side, it’s easy to see how the layers of metal create almost concentric circles around the ring, and this contrasts nicely with the organic design on the top.
Band Design
This band is squared on the outside, with gently curved sides coming together at four distinct corners. The interior is still perfectly round, and it’s slightly domed to create a comfort fit. The ring is also sandblasted, and it’s lightly acid etched to make the distinction between the two metals a bit clearer.
Reference specifications
- Item number
- 100525
- US ring size shown
- 9.25
- Details
- Mokume - 14k Palladium White Gold & Sterling Silver
6 mm wide
Comfort Fit
Heavy Duty
Joseph Jewelry - Band style
- Square Band
- 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.