Mokume gane rings are becoming more popular due to the beautiful but subtle wood grain effect of the layered metals. This technique involves a lot of effort, creating a wedding ring that is special but often understated. Browse through the pages below to give you some ideas then get in touch to discuss your own, personalised mokume gane rings.
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A single rotation through the metal of a mokume gane wedding ring ring shows up the edges of the layers giving this gentle stripe pattern. It shows a lot off without being too overstated. Some of these rings have more twists, and other techniques used to make these mens mokume gane wedding rings subtle but special and unique. Two of our most popular Mokume Gane wedding rings are available on Etsy here and here. Next page
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By changing the number of layers of metal in a mokume gane ring, using two billets twisted together or even cutting into the middle of a twist, many different patterns can be achieved. Tighter twists give a steeper angle on the edge and using platinum along with a softer metal such as gold or silver can create a lovely rippled effect after polishing. We've had wonderful reactions from clients on delivery of some of these rings! Next page
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Using silver layers in a ring allows Richard to use etching. Technically any metal can be etched, but we don’t want to play with nitric acid. The recessed silver can then be black rhodium plated creating this very bold pattern. These are popular with people who like the idea of a black wedding ring. One of our most popular Mokume Gane rings is available to buy on Etsy. Next page
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These matching wedding bands make a wonderful pair very simply. The 'vein' rings work like a yin yang in that both rings have a small part of the other. The vein runs all the way through the metal, so it can’t be rubbed off and won’t wear out. It works best when both people have slightly different colouring, so one looks better in white metal and the other in yellow or red. This represents quite a few options. We often have clients come to us with wedding rings inherited from a late mother, father or grandparent. Using some or all of the precious metal from these rings gives a wedding rings extra sentimentality. Other rings on this page have an inlay of a small piece of the partner's metal, which bonds the rings together in a particularly subtle way. Next page
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These two colour gold rings all incorporate two or more colours of metal, including gold, platinum, palladium and silver. Often, some of the gold is inherited from family members which adds an extra level of sentimentality. Some of rings include unusual but sentimental elements such as guitar strings and horseshoes! Next page
