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Choosing A Ring

I have a Nickel Allergy. What metals are ok for me?

While some people are highly sensitive to anything on their skin, our all wood rings, Black Zirconium, Carbon Fiber, Titanium, Cobalt Chrome, and Silicone rings are going to be your best bet to try. For all Wood, check out our Solid Wood Rings HERE.

How do I get help choosing a ring?

Compare and Contrast Metals/Materials:. Start HERE to find pros and cons for each metal and inlay. This can help you find what's most important to you in a ring!. On any page, you can also hover over "shop by" to find a bunch of popular shortcuts to

What's the difference between Solid Gold and Gold Plated?

Gold Plated Rings:. Many of our "In Stock" rings are made with gold plating. This is what makes them so much more affordable than solid gold rings. These are alternative metal (tungsten, cobalt chrome, black zirconium, etc) rings dipped in gold, and

How much should I spend for a man's wedding band?

While most of our men's best selling rings are around $300, you can expect to pay an average of $300-$1000 on your men's wedding band, depending on the style you choose. Do we have more $$$ ones - oh yeah we have those too - but if you're price consc

What kind of metals do you have?

ALL the metals!! So many choices, so little time. We've mapped out all the most important details for you on all our metals HERE

Are Your Wood/Antler/Dino Bone Rings Waterproof?

Our "In Stock" wood and antler rings are water-resistant but not waterproof, as you will find with most wood and antler rings on the market in this price range. Our jeweler seals the inlays with a jewelry epoxy but they are not meant to be worn in th

What different Ring materials do you have?

Not sure which ring material to choose? Watch our video above to learn more about which material will be best for you! You can also check out our Material Comparison Chart HERE for further assistance on deciding your best material fit!.

Find Your Perfect Metal For Your Wedding Ring

In short, they are the more "white gold" and "platinum" color of the alternative metals on the market with a nice weight - not too heavy, not too light. In short, Damascus Steel is made from two or more different grades of stainless steel. It feels l