The details.

Technical ceramic is scratch-resistant, lightweight, and permanently coloured — the colour goes all the way through, not just a surface coating. Available in 6mm — Hypoallergenic and non-conductive. Harder than most metals but less flexible — it can crack under sharp impact rather than bending. For a clean, modern look that holds its colour without replating or maintenance, ceramic is a solid pick. Get the sizing right upfront, as ceramic can't be resized.

What 17 owners actually say.

Average 4.8 / 5 across 17 verified reviews.

Matthew M.★★★★★

Exactly as described

Jun 7
Debbie-Anne G.★★★★★

My partner loved it.So different and glistens in the sunlight.Very impressed with the presentation of your products. Very personalised service.

Apr 19
Mel C.★★★★★

A great selection on the website and easy ordering. The ring came in lovely packaging which made it look more expensive than it was. The ring itself is perfect, subtle markings but still with enough detail to make it distinctive.

Jul 29
Liz M.★★★★★

Purchased this for my husband's 90th birthday. He loves the ring and I loved the online process.
The ring arrived quickly in a stylish box.
Thoroughly recommend this online seller.

Mar 31
Nicole E.★★★★★

Unique, beautiful, simply stunning.

Mar 29
jerry L.★★★★★

What can I say ...:thinking:

It sure beats tying a Piece of string round my Finger in order to remember something!

Beautiful packaging...first rate in Fact at first Opening I thought it was a Set of Keys to Sports Car?:rolling_eyes:

Will wear in Memory of all the Ceramic Mugs I've Broken...:hand_with_index_and_middle_fingers_crossed::i_love_you_hand_sign::+1:

P.s. I'ma Chef :sauropod::sauropod::sauropod:

Jul 28

Caring for your Ceramic ring

High-tech ceramic rings (usually zirconium dioxide) are extremely hard — comparable to tungsten on the Mohs scale — and the colour is solid all the way through, so scratches don't show as bright silver underneath. Black ceramic is particularly popular for staying black for life with no plating to wear off. Wash with warm soapy water and a soft cloth as needed; the surface is non-porous so it never stains.

The trade-off is brittleness — ceramic resists scratching brilliantly but can crack or shatter on a hard drop onto tile or concrete. Take it off for heavy lifting, climbing and any work involving hammers or angle grinders. Like tungsten, ceramic rings cannot be resized after manufacture, and emergency removal uses the same vice-grip crack technique. Hypoallergenic, chemical-proof, and pool-safe.

Common questions about Ceramic rings

Are ceramic rings durable for daily wear?

Yes for scratch resistance — ceramic holds its finish better than gold, silver or titanium over the long term. The weakness is impact: a sharp drop on a tile floor can chip or crack it. Most NZ buyers find this trade acceptable for the permanent black or white finish.

Will a black ceramic ring fade?

No — the colour is the ceramic material itself, not a coating, so it never wears off, fades or rubs through. A 10-year-old black ceramic ring looks identical to a new one, which is the main reason owners choose it over black-plated metal.

Can ceramic rings be resized?

No — ceramic is fired hard and cannot be stretched or cut and re-joined. Get sized accurately before ordering; NZ jewellers size for free. If you're between sizes, order the half-size up.

What happens if I need a ceramic ring cut off in an emergency?

Same approach as tungsten — NZ emergency staff use locking pliers or a vice-grip to crack the ring at two points. Tell medics it's ceramic, not metal, so they reach for the right tool straight away rather than wasting time with a standard ring cutter.

Considering alternatives?

Ceramic and tungsten rings share a lot of properties — both hard, scratch-proof, hypoallergenic and non-resizable. Tungsten has more weight and a brighter mirror polish; ceramic is lighter and offers permanent matte-black or pure-white finishes that tungsten can't match.