FAQ
Straight answers to the most common questions.
If you’re unsure about anything, just get in touch — I’m happy to help.
HOW DO I FIND MY RING SIZE?
Getting the right size matters — but I’ll help you through it.
The most accurate option is to send me a ring that already fits you well. I’ll use that as a guide and return it with your order.
Alternatively, you can visit a local jeweller and ask to be sized using men’s wedding bands (around 6–7mm wide).
If possible, try a couple of jewellers or get sized at different times of day — your fingers naturally change slightly depending on temperature and activity.
Half sizes are available if you’re between sizes.
If you’re unsure at any point, just get in touch. It’s much easier to sort sizing before the ring is made, and I’m happy to guide you.
WHAT IF MY RING DOESN’T FIT?
If the fit isn’t quite right, I’ll work with you to sort it out.
Some designs can be resized, while others may need to be remade depending on the material and construction. I’ll let you know the best option.
The goal is simple — you end up with a ring that fits properly.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
All rings are made to order.
Most designs are completed and dispatched within 1–2 weeks.
Rings involving higher gold content may take up to 4 weeks, as materials are ordered specifically for your piece.
Spring and Summer are typically busier due to weddings, so lead times can extend slightly during these periods.
If you’re working to a deadline, just let me know — I’ll be upfront about what’s possible.
CAN I CUSTOMISE A DESIGN?
Yes — most rings can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
This might include changing materials, finishes, widths, or combining elements from different designs.
If you’ve got something specific in mind, the best option is to use the custom design form and we can work through it properly.
DO YOU MAKE FULLY CUSTOM RINGS?
Yes.
You don’t need a finished design — most people start with a rough idea, a reference image, or just a material they like.
I’ll guide you through what works, what doesn’t, and what’s worth doing, and help turn that into a finished piece.
WILL THE RING WEAR OR CHANGE OVER TIME?
All materials change slightly with wear — that’s normal.
Metals may develop small marks or a softer finish over time, depending on how they’re used.
If you ever want a ring cleaned up or refinished, that can easily be done.
DO YOU OFFER RETURNS OR EXCHANGES?
Because each ring is made to order, returns for change of mind aren’t generally offered.
That said, if there’s an issue with the ring or something isn’t right, I’ll work with you to sort it out.
The aim is always the same — you end up with something you’re happy to wear.
DO YOU SHIP AUSTRALIA-WIDE?
Yes.
All orders are shipped insured via Australia Post Express.
Tracking details are provided once your ring has been dispatched.
At the moment, the website is set up for Australian orders only.
If you’re based overseas, feel free to get in touch — international orders can often be arranged depending on the location.
CAN I GET HELP BEFORE ORDERING?
Yes — if you’re unsure about anything, just get in touch.
It’s always easier to answer questions or refine an idea before your ring is made.
Mobile: 0438 281 484 (Aus) or +61 438 281 484 (Int)
Email: info@davidparums.com.au
HOW ARE YOUR RINGS DIFFERENT?
Most rings are made to look good in a display cabinet.
These are made to be worn.
I use solid materials — not plated or mass-produced components — and each ring is made by hand in my workshop.
Materials like zirconium and Damascus steel aren’t just chosen for appearance — they’re durable, distinctive, and age well over time.
You’re not buying something off a shelf. You’re dealing directly with the person making it.
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.