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Rounded Ethical White Beach Gold Band - Medium

Regular price $695.00 USD Sale

This is a very special ring made from our New Zealand Beach Gold. We buy the gold from Ash’s Dad who has special connections to the ultra-small scale (usually 1 or 2 people) alluvial gold operations on the beaches of the West Coast.

These super ethical, non-damaging set-ups collect the gold by washing it out of sand or pebbles using water. We think it’s pretty cool to support this traditional part of West Coast culture that’s unique to New Zealand. You can get the full story here.

After we buy the gold, it never leaves our hands. Ash alloys it himself without sending it away to be refined. Because of this, the rings made from this gold often have some surface imperfections. These in no way compromise the strength of the ring but tell the story of its origin.

We can’t really predict or control how these imperfections come out and rather than fighting them, we celebrate them. if you’d like to see some examples of past pieces, check out this blog post.

THE RING PICTURED

  • 6mm wide band
  • 14ct white ethical New Zealand beach gold

    ALSO AVAILABLE IN

    See how each metal looks in our metal comparison photo. For an in-depth look at the materials we use, check out our metals blog post.

    CUSTOMISE THIS PIECE

      You can! Let us know what you're thinking by filling out our .

      PACKAGING:

      • Rings over US$1000 come in a handcrafted wooden ring box.
      • All other items come minimally packaged in a recycled kraft paper envelope.

       

      Ring sizing can be a tricky business! There's a lot to think about. Even the time of day and weather can work against you. 

      We get it. That's why we offer *free and easy Resizing and Returns

      *Rings with stones or custom designs usually can't be resized, they need to be remade, in which case we will charge a $100 remake fee. We highly recommend ordering a test ring in these cases. First resize must occur within 1 year of purchase.

      Pick the option below that best applies to you. Or, for everything you’ve ever wanted to know about getting your finger size, check out our In-Depth Sizing Guide.

      I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SIZE TO CHOOSE.

      There are a few ways to go about this.

      Let us help.  Just choose “I don't know my size" from the ring size options above, place your order, and we'll be in touch.

      Help yourself. We’ll send you a Free Ring Sizer.

      We designed it ourselves to avoid using the plastic kind. It's made of recycled eskaboard, fits into an envelope and ships to you for free.

      It's the easiest way to make sure your ring fits perfectly.

      For international orders, free shipping takes 7-10 working days. If you need it sooner you can upgrade to courier express for 2-5 day delivery for US$50. 

      For New Zealand orders, free shipping takes 1-2 working days.

      Get help from a local jeweller. Although it seems like a pain, you’ll most likely get the right size the first time and avoid the hassle of sending your ring back for resizing. 

      It’s always good to let them know you just want your finger sized and offer to pay for their time.  

      There’s more than one way to measure a ring. To make sure you get the right size, please take along our info on How We Measure Rings.

      I HAVE A RING THAT FITS.

      Nice one! Time to measure it. 

      Check out our info on How To Measure Your Ring.

      THIS RING IS A SURPRISE! HOW DO I SNEAK A SIZE? 

      There are a couple of ways to go about this.

      If you have a ring that fits them. Great! To find out the size of that ring, check out our info on How To Measure Your Ring .

      If you have nothing and no idea what to do. No worries! For some hot tips, check out the TRYING TO SNEAK A FINGER SIZE section of our In-depth Sizing Guide.

      WHAT WIDTH SHOULD I CHOOSE? WHAT LOOKS GOOD?

      That’s totally up to you but if you’d like some help, here are a couple of ways to make deciding easier. 

      Do it yourself. Our Printable Ring Sizer has pre-sized strips in the widths we offer all ready to go. Cut them out, wrap them around your finger and find what looks and feels good.

      Get help from a local jeweller. If you let them know you just want to try on rings and offer to pay for their time, any local jeweller should be happy to help.

      There’s more than one way to measure a ring. To make sure you get the right size, please take along our info on How We Measure Rings.

      DOES THE WIDTH AFFECT THE SIZE?

      It sure does. The wider a ring is, the larger it needs to be to fit. If you’re getting a ring wider than 4mm be sure to check out the DOES THE WIDTH AFFECT THE SIZE? section of our In-depth Sizing Guide.

      All of our pieces are 100% guaranteed for life (and beyond!). We will happily fix any mistakes for free (including postage).

      FREE RETURNS

      If, for any reason, you’re not happy with your piece, send it back for a full refund within 60 days.*

      *Custom Design Fees and shipping are non refundable.

      FREE RESIZING

      Your first resize is totally free.*  

      For any subsequent resizes we charge US$30. 

      *Rings with stones or custom designs often can't be resized but need to be remade. In this case we charge a $100 remake fee. We highly recommend ordering a test ring if you’re ordering one of these designs. The first free resize only applies for 12 months after the purchase date.

      FREE MAINTENANCE

      We’re always happy to re-etch, colour or return your piece to its original finish for the cost of postage only.

      For information on how to return an item, for any reason, get in touch.

      TURNAROUND TIME  

      2-4 weeks. If you need something in a hurry, we can almost always accommodate, just get in touch.

      SHIPPING WITHIN NEW ZEALAND  

      COURIERPOST: 1-2 working days. Insured, tracked, FREE!

      SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY

      AIRMAIL: 7-10 working days. Insured, tracked, FREE!

      DHL EXPRESS: 2-5 working days. Insured, detailed tracking, US$50  (FREE for orders over US$1000).

      As well as Free Courier Shipping all orders over US$1000 come in a handcrafted wooden ring box.

      *If you live outside of the US, NZ or Australia, you might be charged import duties. Check with your local customs for details.