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New! Introducing the Black Tyre Ring
This week, we added a new black wedding ring design to our growing ring collection. The design is suitable as a wedding band or as ring for daily wear.
In fact, we individually craft the Black Tyre Ring from black Zirconium. Similarly, we sometimes apply clients’ custom tyre prints to other ring styles. Moreover, we offer a complete personalisation of any such ring style.
View the black tyre wedding ring design online
New: The Black Fingerprint Ring
In 2021, we released a brand new Black Fingerprint Ring. To achieve the completely-black look, we custom-make each ring from Zirconium.
To begin with, clients submit their actual fingerprints with our assistance. Next, we refine most prints to make them suitable for engraving.
Finally, we add subtle fingerprint engraving on the inside or outside surface of a comfortable court-profile band. Undeniably, the ring provides a highly personalised black band with a unique effect.
What are black wedding rings?
Not many guys discover black wedding rings for men. In fact, the majority of men choose traditional designs, made from Platinum or Gold. Similarly, only a small percentage of men add unique engravings.
In recent years, metal choices, designs and innovations have continued to grow. For example, one new addition comes in the form of the metal Zirconium.
In fact, just like Titanium, Zirconium provides a very hard, durable metal choice. In addition, Titanium is light in weight, affordable and durable. Furthermore, it makes a versatile ring choice. In addition to black, it can be anodised in alternative colours.
Why wear a black ring?
Black wedding bands appeal to many modern couples. During our wedding shows in 2016 – 2017 Black Zirconium was featured as one of the most requested materials.
Interestingly, a higher proportion of men requested the possibility of a black ring. The choice came down to two main factors. Firstly Black rings are trending right now.
They are new, unusual and break the tradition of a mirror-polished gold band. Secondly, they resonate with buyers looking for a unique wedding band in durable and affordable metal.
Showing the Jackdaw black wedding ring with shiny and satin sections.
Choosing the best metal for your ring.
The best metal for a black wedding ring has to be Black Zirconium. Why? There are several good reasons.
Despite the availability of Black Tungsten Carbide, little can be done to change the ring size after manufacture. For this reason, a Tungsten Carbide ring can cause an issue if it cannot be removed. In fact, the same can be said of Carbon fiber.
Tungsten cannot be cut from the finger owing to its incredible hardness. As a result, this poses a significant medical risk. For this reason, Black Zirconium (sometimes referred to as a Black Titanium ring) tends to be a more informed choice when it comes to a black ring design.
In fact, plain Zirconium wedding bands can be adjusted fractionally for size. Remember, no metal offers a completely scratch-resistant option. But, most jewellers provide a re-finishing service to restore the original as-new appearance of your ring.
Occasionally, buyers make reference to Black Stainless Steel. But, unlike most other metals, the colour comes from an acrylic polymer coating over the metal. In our opinion, it does not suit jewellery. For this reason, we do not recommend Stainless Steel for our designs.
Matte Black Wedding Rings.
The combination of a satin finish with a black wedding ring gives rise to the matte black ring with a silky black sheen. The Raven ring design provides the perfect matte black finish on a very simple domed ring shape. Matte black rings resonate with modern ring buyers and make an affordable choice crafted in Zirconium.
Raven – matte black wedding ring with a silky finish and domed profile.
Are black wedding rings for men or women?
We create men’s black ring styles for men, typically in broader widths. Conversely, women prefer narrower widths between 3 – 5mm. In fact, some brides choose a matching band to their partner for this reason.
Divorce rings and bereavement rings?
Do some buyers ask whether black rings represent bereavement or mourning? We have also heard of individuals swapping their regular wedding rings for a black alternative after divorce.
As a dress and accessory colour, the association of the colour black is often associated with death or loss. A person’s reasons for wearing this colour really are individual. You cannot or should not generalise.
By way of argument, take the classic Channel little black cocktail dress. Few would suggest this a suitable garment for a funeral, despite its colour. In spite of such suggestions, the trend of wearing a black wedding ring grows and its demand continues to rise.
Black wood wedding rings.
One of our black wedding rings for men includes a wood inlay. Together with other wood types, Ebony provides a perfect black inlay for a ring.
Can you engrave black wedding bands?
We regularly engrave Black wedding rings. We engrave Black Zirconium. Laser engraving on black zirconium produces a white engraving. However, it should be noted that it is very difficult to engrave on Tungsten Carbide with the same results as Zirconium.
Wording, dates, roman numerals and fingerprints can be added to Black Zirconium wedding rings. Or, for a unique effect, choose a ring with a unique patterned effect.
Can you get two-tone black and white wedding rings?
Our best example of a black and white ring style takes the form of our aptly-named Magpie ring. More accurately, Magpie features a dual black and silver combination of colours.
In fact, Zirconium provides the perfect metal to achieve both colours. We polish silver areas to contrast with the blackened Zirconium—achieved through heating and oxidation.
The aptly named Magpie black wedding ring features light and dark colouration.
Is it possible to refinish a black wedding ring?
Just like most other jewellery metals, Black Zirconium can be re-finished. Once re-polished and satin-finished, the re-oxidised Zirconium blackens to restore it to an as-new condition. Part of our work involves the restoration of Black wedding bands.
Discover your perfect black ring.
If you’re looking for a black ring—whether this is a wedding ring or just a treat, contact us for help. We create an extensive range of black rings for men and for women. We are happy to guide and advise on all aspects of designing, creating and wearing a black ring.
Ensuring the correct finger size for your ring.
Ensure correct ring sizing for your black wedding band by ordering a set of our trial sizes. We provide 3 sample ring sizes in 7mm widths in three different finger sizes.
Firstly, we send out a Multisizer. Our size samples are based upon your estimated finger size after using the Multisizer tool.
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Black diamonds in black rings.
A further option involves setting a black diamond into a black ring. Please contact us for additional help and guidance on a bespoke black diamond wedding band.
Black diamond wedding bands.
If you prefer the look or a silver ring, some clients request a single black diamond to be added to their wedding ring. We regularly flush set a black diamond into a simple plain wedding band.
Bespoke black and white diamond ring created by CAD design by our team.
Provided the ring has enough depth, a tiny black diamond can be sunk into the surface of the ring. Choose a single diamond, or several black diamonds spaced out around the ring.
In fact, a black diamond band works very well with a black diamond engagement ring.
Eleanor. Halo diamond engagement ring set with a black central diamond.
Our video below shows a short clip of a black diamond used in one of our jewellery commissions.
Black and Yellow Gold Bands
One of my personal favourite black ring styles comes in the form of the Oro ring design. For this ring style, the inside of the band features an inlay of luxurious 18ct Yellow Gold. In fact, the Oro ring design stands apart as one of the most luxurious black bands available as a men’s ring or as a ladies ring. We love the warm shade of 18ct Yellow Gold and decided on this choice in preference to 18ct White Gold.
The Oro ring design features an inlay of luxurious 18ct Yellow Gold.
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