Hand-wrought Interior Twisted Damascus Steel and Hawaiian Koa Exterior Wooden Ring
Hand-wrought Interior Twisted Damascus Steel and Hawaiian Koa Exterior Wooden Ring
The rugged look of hand-wrought damascus steel is encased by elegant Hawaiian koa wood with gorgeous curl.
Current ship date for this Hand-wrought Twisted Damascus Steel and Koa Wooden Ring is 6-8 weeks.
Rush order will have your ring shipped within 28 days.
This is a more traditional "twisted" pattern damascus steel. This deeply etched and dramatically colored piece of folded steel is handmade, one-by-one for me by an artist in Denver, CO. They are so labor intensive, that I will be limited to a total of 4 custom orders per month. Unfortunately, engraving is NOT possible with this ring.
This wooden ring is inlaid with the absolute highest grade Koa you will see. It has a gorgeous deep golden color and unbelievable curl. Koa is known for its "curl," and this is a CURLY piece. This property is a mark of its quality, as only old growth, 80+ year old material is used in this design. It can be difficult to capture in pictures. I was doing some research so that I could describe the effect. I will just quote from a top google result because I cannot improve on this description:
"Chatoyancy is a property that is usually attributed to certain gems, the cats eye effect or shimmer which gives a sense of depth in the gem. This property can also be used to describe some of the more dramatic pieces of curly, tigerstripe and fiddleback Koa. This figuring gives the wood a three dimensional quality; and depending on from what angle one views the wood, it can take on several completely different characters."*
It is a uniquely Hawaiian wood, and is one of the most prized natural products from the islands.
Sizing
Note on width:
6mm is the only width available for this ring. If you require a wider ring, there are very limited options:
7mm or 8mm. However, it will be $40 per mm.
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****PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BE 100% SURE OF YOUR SIZE BEFORE ORDERING *****
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Damascus lined wood rings can be adjusted up or down about 1/4 size (by removing or adding finish to the interior). Every ring is made to the exact size provided. An error in sizing that exceeds the margin provided above will necessitate a completely new ring. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE. BE 100% SURE OF YOUR ACCURATE AND CORRECT SIZE BEFORE ORDERING.
Each ring is given multiple coats of a hybrid epoxy finish, which is completely water-proof and soap proof. This protective coating is sanded up to 12,000 grit for an unbelievable, glass-like finish.
Shipping
All rings will ship via USPS Priority. Learn more about my shipping policy and international shipping.