Handsome ring
I got it a week earlier than expected and it came in a tiny box.  While the box was kind of chintzy,  I quickly forgot about that with my surprise of the quality and beauty of the ring.  The metal was eye-catching and the rose gold Inlay gave it a graceful warmth which wrapped around the ring perfectly.  The pictures the seller shows it as a bit darker, when the metal is more grey with alternating wavy bands of shine and matte, which is what Damascus steel looks like.  Their pictures don’t do it justice.  The inside is smoothly polished as I didn't opt for a sleeve.  It is exactly the ring size I requested.  The outside edges reveal the layers and that it’s not an etched pattern.  The edges do catch a bit when I use a cleaning cloth, but not when I’m wearing it.  It’s part of its character, and Damascus steel has been sought to make superior swords and knives for two millennia.  This ring exudes a historical mystique and a story I can share with those who admire it, and I love telling it.  Damascene steel Is quite durable and  won’t tarnish or rust, but it might discolor with saltwater or a strong chlorine solution.  I got a slim rose gold band to pair with it and I just wear that when doing anything that might damage my ring in any way.<br /><br />I’m very happy to have this ring to commemorate my marriage of a 21 year relationship courtship!  Like me, it’s for those appreciate understated elegance and craftsmanship.  I have have gotten a lot of compliments.  I bought a tungsten carbide ring that is quite nice and flashy before this one as a consideration.  I kept it and wear it on the other hand.  When I showed my friends that one, the responses were mostly “nice.”  When I got this ring, my friends made were more “wow, that’s a nice ring.  It’s so unique.”  I love it”  I’m very pleased that I could get a ring of quality at what I could afford in this current economy.<br /><br />The seller was very responsive and helpful in answering my questions.<br /><br />Update:  I used a 20-step hand polishing method I use to restore vintage watches to being out more of the the shine.  What a beauty!
Rating: 5 stars