This tungsten carbide men's ring pairs a durable tungsten carbide base with gold-tone accents. The gold-tone accents add warmth and contrast, while the tungsten carbide base remains the main material. Scratch-resistant and easy to wear day after day, it gives you a bolder look without losing the practicality tungsten is known for.
The step edge creates a clean shelf where polished tungsten meets gold-tone IP. Dust can collect in that channel — a quick swipe with a damp cloth keeps the seam crisp. Avoid chlorine and harsh polish; the gold step is plating, not solid.
The step profile reads slightly narrower than its full width suggests. Order your standard comfort-fit size; the interior is rounded for 24/7 wear. NZ free sizer posted before purchase.
Step edges give sharper, architectural contrast — gold sits on a distinct ledge. Bevelled designs are softer and rounded. Both live in the tungsten range — pick step for geometric, bevel for classic.
A: The step is shallow — under a millimetre. Sailing rope and work gloves slide off without snagging; sharper than a bevel, but not a true hook.
A: The polished tungsten centre stays the dominant surface; gold reads as a warm rim flash. In office light it's clearly two-tone; in dim pubs the gold quiets down.
A: No — tungsten carbide remains the full thickness underneath the step. The cut is decorative, not load-bearing. Same shatter-resistance as flat profiles.
Average 4.9 / 5 across 54 verified reviews.
My husband has lost two expensive gold wedding rings in the last 3 months so it made sense to get him something slightly less costly this time but honestly this ring looks so good, it's probably what I should have gotten him originally. Can 100% recommend, easy to order and came super quickly. My only somewhat lame complaint? The ring box is very snugly in it's cardboard sleeve and actually really difficult to remove!
Absolutely love it, It's shiny, the gold stands out, it is a perfect fit and just the right width and it is comfortable. It looks really classy. Would buy again.
What can I say more than AMAZING quality, both In look and feel, awesome pricing. Ring looks really elegant and the design is simple yet striking. A perfect Ring for my upcoming wedding, and to top it off - really fast reliable delivery!
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We are both obsessed with this ring! Cannot stop looking at it on his hand :joy:
Very happy with e-service and delivery time
Love the rings but I’ve just had to send back my partners ring due to the wrong size so thought we would also drop to a 6mm ring and drop a size. It is still too big. Too scared to ask for another replacement. The ring sizer is not accurate for every width of bands. Wider bands need to be a bigger size and the smaller ones are a different size again. One ring size does not fit all fingers.
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.
Not Sure Of The Size You Need?
We totally get it. It’s our customers’ #1 concern, but we have 15+ years of helping you to solve this problem. The single best way to get an accurate size is to order our completely free ring sizer here.
Alternatively, we have compiled the most comprehensive suite of sizing options and tools on the internet which you can find here.
Don’t forget though, if you receive the ring and it is the wrong size, contact us and we can help!
Custom Made Just For You
Our custom made titanium mens rings are made to order. Because of this, it can take 2-4 weeks before the ring is complete and ready for delivery. You can rest assured that we will ship it to you as soon as we possibly can!
Any gold or platinum ring over $750 qualifies for a free titanium or tungsten ring of your choice. Simply add any in-stock (not custom) titanium or tungsten ring to your cart with your chosen gold or platinum ring, and enter the code: sidekick750 to get it for free!
Any titanium or tungsten ring over $200 qualifies for a free silicone ring of your choice. Simply add any silicone ring to your cart with your chosen titanium or tungsten ring, and enter the code: sidekick200 to get it for free!
Simply add any three silicone rings to your cart, and use the code “silibogo” during checkout. Easy!
Like diamonds, the gold that is used around the world can often be from conflict areas, and also areas where the working conditions for the miners are extremely poor. This is why we only use 100% Australian sustainable gold in this ring. You can rest assured that your solid gold ring from MRO is guilt free and made to perfection!
Custom Made Just For You
Our gold and platinum mens rings are custom made to order. Because of this, it can take 2-4 weeks before the ring is complete and ready for delivery. You can rest assured that we will ship it to you as soon as we possibly can!
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. We send a courier bag — you send the ring back, no exchange fee.
Real heft in the hand. Nothing hollow, no plating to wear through. Same metal day one, day ten thousand.
If the metal cracks, chips, or fades during everyday wear, we replace the ring. Worn-out from years of work counts.
Dispatch
Dispatched within 24–48 hrs — 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.
