Man Proof Your Ring is a silicone backup ring, supplied in the same size as your metal wedding band. It's the ring you wear when your real ring shouldn't be there — the gym, the worksite, the garden, the water — so the band you actually care about stays safe.
Most blokes only realise they need a backup after their main ring takes a hit at the gym or on the tools. A silicone backup costs less than the engraving fee on most wedding bands — and saves the ring you actually care about.
Ordering it alongside a metal ring? Your backup comes in the same size as the band in your order. Ordering it on its own? Just leave your ring size in the order notes at checkout.
Average 4.9 / 5 across 11 verified reviews.
Purchased this with my partners ring for if (WHEN) he loses it. Fantastic option at a reasonable price to guarantee a replacement of same/similar quality.
Thank you for offering this for all the people who would like that additional peace of mind!
Wish it was available when I bought my husband his first ring, hopefully never have to again but a great idea and a great price
Finding the material, size and style for my husband’s wedding band was a breeze. I was delighted by the variety of styles given my husband wears a size Z and was specifically after a tungsten steel band. He doesn’t know I’ve found what he’s looking for so I’ll be sure to post an update after Christmas. Thanks to Men’s Rings Online the shopping was great, the service was excellent and the shipping was exceptional. I will definitely recommend this service to anyone looking for a great gift for the men in their lives.
Excellent service
No problems at all.
Great website, plenty of info intuitively layed out.
Ring sizer was spot on!
As for the ring, it is Awesome!
Cheers
The service was great. We loved the quality of the ring and the packaging it came in. It was a bit odd having the ring sizer come with a ring we already purchased, but it actually helped us when the ring was too big to work out a good size. The returns process was very simple. The only negative was that the confirmation emails failed to send automatically after ordering and I had to contact support to get the emails sent.
Excellent. Very happy with the ring quality and design
Thank you very much! Such a great idea to be able to "man proof your ring" my fiancé will definitely benefit from this service given his track record! The ring is amazing, it arrived so quickly and fits perfectly.
Very happy that this is an option when purchasing my partnered wedding band
Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest metals used in jewellery, scoring around 9 on the Mohs scale, so day-to-day scratches from desks, tools and gym equipment rarely leave a mark. Wipe the ring with a soft cloth and warm soapy water every week or two to lift skin oils and soap residue, then dry it fully before putting it back on. Avoid dropping it on tile or concrete — tungsten resists scratching but can chip or fracture from a hard impact.
Take the ring off before heavy lifting, contact sports or rock climbing, since unlike softer metals tungsten cannot be cut off with standard ring cutters in an emergency (medics use a vice-grip crack method instead). The polish holds for years without re-buffing, and the ring will not tarnish, oxidise or react with chlorine in pools or spas.
Yes — tungsten is the most scratch-resistant ring metal sold in New Zealand and holds its mirror polish through years of trades work, farming or office wear. It sits in the mid-price band (well under most gold options) and ships free across NZ. The main trade-off is that it cannot be resized, so getting the fit right at order time matters.
Yes, but not with a standard ring cutter. NZ emergency departments and jewellers use locking pliers or a vice-grip to apply pressure at two points until the ring cracks cleanly into two halves, which actually comes off faster than sawing through gold. Always tell medical staff the ring is tungsten so they grab the right tool.
No. Quality tungsten carbide rings use a nickel-free binder and are hypoallergenic, so there is no oxidation transfer to skin. If you see grey marks it is usually a metallic-soap reaction from heavy hand-cream or sunscreen — wash with warm water and it lifts off.
NZ ring sizing uses the same A–Z letter scale as Australia and the UK, so any NZ jeweller can size you for free. Because tungsten cannot be resized after manufacture, we recommend getting sized at the end of the day when fingers are at their largest, and ordering a half-size up if you work outdoors in cold weather.
Buyers weighing up tungsten often also look at titanium rings — both are hypoallergenic and modern, but titanium is roughly four times lighter on the finger while tungsten holds a brighter, more scratch-proof polish. Pick tungsten for weight and shine, titanium for an almost-weightless feel.
Every ring in our range is built to outlast the work it’s worn through. Here’s what comes with yours, and how we back it.
Not the right size or finish? Swap it within 60 days. Fee-free on in-stock rings over $90 ($10 under $90). Return postage is yours — tracked is safest.
Real heft in the hand. Nothing hollow, no plating to wear through. Same metal day one, day ten thousand.
If the metal cracks or breaks during everyday wear, we replace the ring. Plating and inlays wear naturally and aren't covered.
Dispatch
In-stock orders are usually dispatched within 1–2 business days (Monday to Friday) from Brisbane, Australia; made-to-order rings show their lead time above. NZ-wide tracked courier on every order.
Best to nail the fit on the first ring. Three quick ways to get there — pick whichever suits you.
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Apply my discount & check out → No thanks, I'll pay full priceExtra 10% applies to all rings. Precious-metal rings (gold, silver, platinum & diamond) get 5%. Applied automatically — one use.
