Wooden rings are a durable and beautiful choice for wedding bands, but they may not last as long as metal rings due to their low reactivity. However, under the right conditions, wooden rings can last for decades. The primary type of wood used to make wooden rings is hardwoods such as mahogany, teak, and ash.
Wooden rings are not as strong as metal rings, but they can still last for decades with proper care and maintenance. The classic bentwood method, which wraps the grain of the wood around the circumference of the ring, provides superior strength and durability. If you need the ring completed by a specific date, you will need to order it about 6 or 8 weeks in advance. Custom designs may take longer to produce, so plan accordingly.
Wooden rings come in various designs, including colorful inlay designs, braided patterns, and plain solid wood rings. Bentwood rings range in price from about $89 to $109 and are made from 2-12mm in width and in any size. These wooden wedding rings are a great option for everyday use and will last a lifetime with little care.
While wood rings may not be as strong as gold, titanium, or silver rings, they can still make beautiful and unique wedding bands with some simple care procedures. By keeping your ring safe, not exposing it to overly-harsh conditions, and performing regular ring maintenance, you can ensure that your wooden wedding ring lasts as long as possible.
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Are wooden rings strong?
People often ask us how strong wooden rings are. Wooden rings aren’t as strong as gold, titanium, or silver rings. But with simple care, they can last for years. We’ve had customers return rings for re-polishing after years of use. Our unique style of making wooden rings requires a variety of construction methods to retain an organic and natural charm while focusing on strength and durability. Our method lets us use woods with historical interest and salvaged and windfall trees.
In our ten years of making wooden rings, we have found that using the bentwood method with carved or laminated liners ensures that the grain of the wood is secure and strong in all directions.
Can wood wedding rings get wet?
You can get wood wedding bands wet. Wood rings and inlays are coated with a waterproof resin, so they can be wet. However, to keep the wood looking good, don’t wear the ring when you’re in the bath or shower. This includes baths, showers, and doing dishes. If you sweat a lot when you work out, it’s a good idea to take off your wooden wedding band. Avoid solvents (including hair products) with wooden wedding bands. Remove your wedding band if you’re working with chemicals or solvents. If you’re working with anything rough, it might scratch it. Put it in your pocket if you’re going to be doing anything that will knock it around. If you use gel or shaving cream, put your ring in a safe place so it doesn’t get damaged.
For the active man. Your wood wedding band will match your natural surroundings when rock climbing, but it’s probably best to leave it in the car. Don’t wear your wood ring if you’re going to be active. The same goes for guys at the gym!
Are wood wedding bands worth it?
Wooden rings are hypoallergenic and great for people with metal allergies. Wooden rings are more comfortable than metal ones because they don’t get hot or cold as quickly. Wooden rings are also cheaper than traditional rings, so they’re great for anyone on a budget. What are wooden bands made of? Wooden bands are made of different types of wood. The wood used depends on the look you want. It is carved into a design and then sealed to protect it. Wooden rings are often made from:
Do wood rings break easily?
They can be damaged. Wooden wedding bands are tougher than you might think, but they’re still not metal. Like wood, they can get chips and dents. Most ring damage can be fixed, but it’s rare for a wooden ring to be broken beyond repair. People who work with their hands should take off their rings before work. Don’t wear it when doing high-impact activities like weightlifting, rock climbing, or volcano luging. For rough activities, we suggest our leather rings. Pro: Wood rings are eco-friendly. One reason wood wedding bands are popular is because they are sustainable. It’s great for anyone who wants to be eco-friendly. Wood is a renewable resource and better for the environment than mining precious metals. The wood we use at Rustic and Main is repurposed sustainably. Most of our rings are made from repurposed eco-friendly materials.
Will a wood ring break?
They can be damaged. Wooden wedding bands are tougher than you might think, but they’re still not metal. Like wood, they can get chips and dents. Most ring damage can be fixed, but it’s rare for a wooden ring to be broken beyond repair. People who work with their hands should take off their rings before work. Don’t wear it when doing high-impact activities like weightlifting, rock climbing, or volcano luging. For rough activities, we suggest our leather rings. Pro: Wood rings are eco-friendly. One reason wood wedding bands are popular is because they are sustainable. It’s great for anyone who wants to be eco-friendly.
Why are wooden rings so expensive?
The wood affects the price of the ring. Wooden rings made from rare or exotic woods cost more than those made from common woods like oak.
Do wood rings swell?
Can I wear a wooden ring in the shower? Yes, you can wear a wooden ring in the shower. Wood is durable and won’t corrode. Wood is porous. Wood can absorb water, which can cause it to swell and warp. Take your wooden ring off before showering and let it dry before putting it back on.
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How to maintain a wooden ring?
Avoid activities that might damage the wood. Don’t expose it to chemicals, wash or dry it, or submerge it in water for too long. Remove your wood ring before heavy lifting, yard work, moving furniture, etc. Our wood rings are made with a hardened epoxy, so they can withstand a shower or hand wash. However, we recommend avoiding these things as water can seep in and destroy the ring. We offer free refinishing for up to six weeks after purchase. You can also refinish rings at home if the blemish or fade is severe. Use beeswax for light blemishes and color fades. For more severe blemishes, advice, or to schedule a refinish, contact us.
This is a strong, classic style. Our wood rings have a carbon fiber liner or shell for greater strength and longevity.
How well do wooden wedding bands hold up?
Do wood wedding bands last? The durability of a band depends on its design and finish, regardless of the material. A wood band can last a long time with a protective coating, varnish, and regular cleaning. Wood and carbon fiber rings are also durable with proper care. Titanium and tungsten make rings last longer because they are almost impossible to damage. What wood is best for rings? Hardwoods are often used in jewelry, and rings are especially good for this. Hardwoods include maple, birch, oak, ash, hickory, elm, poplar, walnut, aspen, and more. Wood inlays are different. Softer woods can be used for inlays. The surrounding materials and finish protect the wood. With inlays, it’s about the look, so designers choose materials that match the style and color scheme.
Are wooden rings better than plastic?
Wooden gymnastic rings wear down better than plastic ones. They’ll last a long time unless you leave them in the rain. Wooden rings grip better in bad weather. Plastic rings can be dangerous in damp conditions. Plastic rings might seem like a good choice for beginners. I suggest buying better wooden gymnastic rings. It’s an investment in your training. Start strong and have reliable equipment.
Wooden gymnastic rings will help you push yourself further. You can be more confident when you work out, knowing you have a stable base. The extra weight means they sit better in the straps, so they won’t buckle under pressure.
Does wood last in a ring?
Wooden rings need more care than metal rings to stay strong. You don’t need to polish your ring every day. Avoid chemicals and water to keep it in good condition. Wooden rings can last decades if they’re not damaged. Wood is softer than metal, but it won’t break if it’s well made. Think of old wooden furniture that lasts for centuries. At Sticks & Stones, we use hardwoods for durability. We also treat your ring to keep it looking newer, longer. Wooden rings don’t need much care to stay in good shape. Sometimes you should take your ring off to avoid damaging it.
What type of wedding band is the most durable?
Platinum is a white metal that is popular for jewelry. Platinum is the best metal for wedding and engagement rings. It lasts a lifetime. Platinum is also one of the most expensive metals because it is rare and dense. While it costs more upfront, you won’t have to fix or polish your ring often. It’s also the best way to protect diamonds in your ring. That’s why people love this metal.
Most durable metal; Dense and heaviest metal; Best for people working with their hands; Will last the longest; White color never fades; Hypoallergenic. Nobody is allergic to platinum! Yellow gold is a classic wedding band metal. When buying a yellow gold wedding ring, think about the karats. These aren’t the same as carats used to measure diamonds.
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Im a truck mechanic and rings are my pet peeve number one if you contact positve wire to ground it’ll melt your finger in a second number two like he says, any injury you need to cut it off an number three if you jump down like we often do when working on top of truck engines and that ring hangs up on something it’ll deglove your finger
As an ER doctor who performed LOTS of hand surgery, I wish everyone understood the various reasons to not wear rings. Being an ER doc gave me a ringside seat into seeing how others get in trouble. ERs could teach many lessons and prevent many problems. Learning is best when vicarious, not personally acquired through The School of Hard Knocks.
My wedding ring is silver, and was custom made from a silver band. Decades ago, the silver joint failed. That, and the soft nature of silver, have saved my finger from injury or loss many times. The ring simple opens up if it gets caught on anything. Afterwards, I simply bend it back into shape and put it back on. Back in the 1990’s, a woman was jumping on a fire truck in a local St. Patrick’s day parade… I think her husband or friends were on the truck, and it was going slowly. She lost her step and fell backward… but her ring got caught on something as she fell. It simply popped off her finger.
I used to be a forklift operator at Hershey chocolate company. There was a story i was told by a coworker. A machine technician was working on a conveyor belt when his ring caught on to a piece of the machine and it degloved his finger and tore off the fingernail joint. After that the company issued a strict no jewlery rule.
I had a very close call with my wedding ring, I never wore one again afterwards. I was working a line job at the time, I had to grab unfinished parts off a rubber conveyor belt, run them in a stamping press, remove the scrap, and pass the part on to the boxers. one day I had an issue with the die so I had fell behind and had to reach out to grab the parts (they were 4 feet long and 2 feet wide) drag them over so I could pick it up. Well the belt’s joint was getting ragged and one of the clips was sticking up like a hook. When I made the grab I had missed and the hook caught my ring, yanking me off-balance and dragging me onto the belt. the only thing I could think of to avoid loosing the finger or getting dragged into where the next belt had joined the first one (about a 1 inch gap) I had to drive forward while forcing my hand off the hook and rolling off the belt. I had a jagged tear in my finger/hand and it had already began to swell up so I took it off and yelled for someone to take over while I ran to the nurse’s office for help. 8 stitches later and a mummy wrap I went to the hospital to get it bandaged up right and get a tetanus shot. I gave my wife the ring to hold onto from then on. Yes we had a fight over it until I took off the bandage and explained to her how close I came to be STILL in the hospital missing a hand. The next day both my union rep and the manager had called me into the office to explain what happened, damn near resulted in a strike since the equipment was in such poor shape that an employee was injured in such a manner.
I never understood those silicon replacement rings, but they’re there so you don’t have to wear your real wedding ring at work… and of course if anything happens, it’s no big deal to lose a small piece of silicone and not your wedding ring. They also won’t get caught and pull your finger into machinery if a blade touches them (like a saw blade or chainsaw)… and if an accident/injury does happen, they’re easy to cut off with a simple pair of scissors. They were very popular a couple years ago, but I haven’t heard much about them since. I tried to google them, but all I found were silicone wedding rings. They’re pretty much the same thing, but I still wish I could find the one’s I’m thinking about, because they cost less. They’re just simple, plain silicon rings that you wear in place of your wedding ring while at work or doing any work that may either be hazardous to the ring or where wearing a ring could be hazardous to the person. You can get a 10 pack for only a couple bucks. As for the silicone wedding rings, there are some really nice looking one’s for $10 to $30. I’m not sure how that all works though. Like, what happens when they wear out? Do you just replace it and throw out the old one? Which one is your “wedding ring” in that case? …or do you even have a wedding ring in that case? A wedding ring is supposed to be life-long… so I’m not sure what to do with the actual silicone wedding rings.
I almost lost my finger while walking through a door. I caught my Ring on the latch, while I continued to quickly walk down the hallway. A 100+kg man stopped from a brisk walk by his finger, in an instant. First thing I did was take my ring off. It didn’t swell too badly, but the ring was significantly out of round and still has the imprint from the door latch many years later. Taking my ring off and sliding it into my front pocket anytime I do work is second nature to me. I don’t think I’ll be able to forget “that” feeling ever, checking of the finger is still there.
My grandfather was a mechanical engineer/tool and die maker. Whenever he worked around any tool/motor, he would be wearing boxers and a skin tight tank top, while removing any rings wristwatch, jewelry … .As he would say, skin tares, but metal/clothing/hair does not. So to combine some rules: 1) no rings, watches, bracelets, neckties, long sleeve shirts, unsecure long hair or necklaces – All of these can catches on tooling and pull you and the tool together. 2) When dealing with chemicals, don’t wear any of the above or even contacts as they will potentially hold the chemicals close to the skin (contacts allow chemicals to diffuse under them).
I was teaching at a school and the teacher in the classroom across from me, lost a finger. Teaching is not usually a physically dangerous job. He was standing on a step ladder, lost his balance and reached up to grab the wall. His ring caught on a hook, used for hanging maps. As he fell to the ground, his finger was ripped off. A freak accident for sure.
Tungsten rings are actually easier to remove depending on the injury, but tungsten is incredibly brittle, tough, but brittle, so placing your finger on something hard like an anvil or cast iron top of a machine tool and gently hammering at the ring with a hammer will create fracture in it until it just shatter, just make sure to be gentle to not shatter the finger under it while you do it.