FAQ
Manufacture time?
All rings are made to order. Dispatch time can vary depending on the design and the time of year.
Rings with a higher gold content may require me to place a special precious metals order with my supplier, so dispatch for these pieces can take up to 4 weeks from the date you place your order.
Most other designs are typically manufactured and dispatched within 1–2 weeks.
As many of my orders are for weddings, Spring and Summer can be particularly busy periods, which may result in longer turnaround times. Please keep this in mind when planning for your special day.
How do I find out my ring size?
It’s very important that you get your ring size right prior to placing your order as most ring designs cannot be re-sized.
The absolute best way ensure your ring is made to the correct size, is for you to find a cheap ring that fits and send it to David to use as a size guide. It will be returned with your order.
Alternatively, you can visit a few local jeweller’s and ask them to size you using men’s wedders (which are 6-7mm wide). Australian sizes are alphabetical, such as a size P, and should be taken from the leading edge (the jeweller will know what this means, if not, go elsewhere!).
It’s recommended that you visit 2-3 jeweller’s and at different times of day if at all possible. This will allow for variations in sizing equipment and the fact your hand naturally shrinks and swells throughout the day. Getting sized is free-of-charge.
Here are a few tips to help you decide upon a size:
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David can make to the half size, such as a T 1/2, should a full size be too big/small.
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Ideally a good fitting ring should slip over your knuckle going on, and then catch on your knuckle coming off (although this isn’t always the case for people who have particularly small or large knuckles).
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a good fitting ring should also have a bit of movement once on your finger as you want the air to be able to circulate underneath.
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Fingers often swell in hot weather or overnight so keep this in mind when selecting your size.
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If you’re ordering a standard Damascus ring (not a custom rough finish) and you’re struggling to decide between two sizes, it’s best to opt for the smaller size, as the ring can be up-sized slightly, but not downsized.
What is your Return and Refund Policy
David offers a 7 day return period on all non-custom designed orders. Upon receiving your ring, should it not live up to your expectations, it can be returned within 7 days for a full refund, excluding postage, but it must show NO signs of wear.
Custom designed rings cannot be returned unless deemed faulty. Custom designs include mokume-gane rings, stone-set rings, or a new design commissioned by a client. A variation of a existing design is also considered a customisation – such as extra width or an extra inlay – as well as any personalised interior engraving.
All metals will scratch and mark with standard wear, regardless of how careful you are. This is not considered a fault, rather the natural aging process of a ring. Surface finishes, such as sandblasting, will wear back over time. This is also not a fault as surface treatments are not permanent and are subject to wear.
A fault is an issue with the manufacturing of the ring, such as a component (rail, liner or inlay) coming loose.
Shipping
All pricing listed on the website is inclusive of express insured shipping within Australia. All parcels are sent signature on delivery with clear instructions not to safe drop.
Why our rings are different
Wood + titanium designs:
Many wooden rings on the market are constructed from thin timber veneers wrapped around a pre-made metal core, often of unknown alloy and fixed sizing. My rings are fundamentally different. Each band is formed from solid, continuous timber rather than layered wraps, allowing the grain to flow uninterrupted around the ring for increased structural integrity and a more natural, long-lasting wear. The timber is professionally stabilised using specialised resins under high-pressure vacuum, greatly improving resistance to moisture, movement, and everyday wear while retaining the character of the wood.
Where metal is used, I work only with known, solid grades of titanium and other alloys, assembled using laser-welding techniques rather than adhesives or sleeve construction. Every ring is made individually to order, with the option for specific dimensions, timber species (including custom-sourced and stabilised woods), and material combinations to suit the wearer.
Damascus steel
Not all Damascus steel used in jewellery is created equal. Many mass-produced “stainless Damascus” rings on the market are made from unknown or low-grade alloys, often including 200-series stainless steels that are not considered skin safe for long-term wear. In contrast, my Damascus is forged exclusively from known, medical-grade 304L and 316L stainless steels — alloys chosen for their corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and proven performance in jewellery and surgical applications.
Each Damascus billet is worked here in Tasmania, not imported as a finished blank. This allows full control over material quality, structure, and integrity, rather than relying on factory-produced stock of uncertain origin. Where precious metals are incorporated, I use only high-quality, locally sourced gold alloys, carefully bonded to complement both the pattern and long-term durability of the steel.
The pattern is revealed through controlled etching refined over more than 20 years of experience. The depth of etch is carefully balanced to achieve strong visual contrast while maintaining smoothness and wear resistance, ensuring the pattern remains crisp without creating fragile surface relief that can prematurely wear away.
While 300-series stainless steels cannot be heat hardened like knife steels, each ring is individually surface work-hardened during forming, increasing resistance to scratching and deformation. I deliberately do not use knife-grade carbon Damascus for jewellery: although it can be heat treated to extreme hardness, such steels are not suitable for prolonged skin contact and are prone to corrosion and staining.
Every Damascus ring is made to order, with known materials, controlled processes, and the option for fully customised dimensions and proportions. No sleeves, no unknown alloys, no mass-produced blanks — just solid, skin-safe metals, forged and finished with the same care as a precision tool, but made to be worn for a lifetime.
Tantalum
Tantalum is a rare and technically demanding metal to work, and when I began producing tantalum rings I was among the first makers in Australia to explore its use in fine jewellery. Today, many tantalum rings on the market are mass-produced overseas and re-sold locally as bespoke pieces, often with little transparency about how or where they are made.
My tantalum rings are individually crafted in Tasmania from known, high-purity tantalum, not imported, pre-formed blanks of uncertain origin. Working tantalum requires specialised tooling, controlled machining, and an understanding of its unique properties — its extreme density, toughness, and natural corrosion resistance. These are not materials that lend themselves to simple sleeve construction or adhesive assembly.
Each ring is formed from solid stock and finished by hand, allowing full control over wall thickness, edge geometry, comfort profile, and final dimensions. Where mixed materials are used, tantalum is mechanically and metallurgically joined using processes designed for structural integrity rather than cosmetic assembly.
Tantalum’s exceptional biocompatibility and complete resistance to tarnish make it one of the safest and most stable metals for lifelong wear. Every piece is made to order, with custom widths, thicknesses, and profiles available, ensuring the ring is not only beautiful, but engineered specifically for the hand that will wear it.
No mass production, no rebranded imports — just a rare metal, worked locally with the experience and precision it demands.