The rings have arrived and Chris and I are really happy with them. They are aircraft grade titanium with bands of Mokume-gane (木目金) which is a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. Literally translating as "wood eye metal", the name was borrowed from one type of pattern created in the forging of swords and other edged weapons (thanks wikipedia). Mine has a band of palladium, silver and green gold and Chris's has a band of red, white and yellow gold. Titanium feels very warm to wear and somehow feels soft.
They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like them! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love Mokume! Someday I'd like to watch it being made, too. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteOh, and YOU'RE farth!