Damascus Steel Rings
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STAINLESS STEEL AND DAMASCUS STEEL?
Damascus Steel Rings are definitely ten times more unique than your regular stainless-steel rings. This is because it is a combination of two different types of steel that are intertwined together to create a one-of-a-kind pattern that is beautiful and alluring. Each pattern would be different from the other, giving each ring a signature look that cannot be copied.
WILL DAMASCUS WEDDING BANDS EVER RUST?
If they do, let us know and we’ll refinish those rings for you! We do offer Lifetime Warranty, after all. We doubt you’ll be needing our help anytime soon, though. As Damascus steel are made from stainless material, we don’t count on signs of rust showing up soon.
WHAT CAN I DO IF IT DOESN’T FIT?
Ship it back to us and we will exchange it for a better fit! Before you hit purchase, however, make sure you have seen our size chart so you can order accordingly.
Damascus Steel Rings: A Trip Back in Time
Let’s take a trip back in time to 13th Century Syria. You are roaming the bustling streets of the capital city, Damascus, decked out in the traditional keffiyeh (that impressive headdress) and flowing white robe. Your sandals smack the blistering-hot, dusty dirt road as you make your way to the busy downtown street market.
You peruse the local offerings, looking for something special to take home to show your wife. There are fresh sweets, hand-carved ornaments, furniture, and clothing. Just as you reach the end of the road, there is a dark, dilapidated tent in view. There in the darkness hunches a very old man, with a long gray beard and a parrot on his shoulder.
As he turns to you from out of the darkness, you notice his eyes are white and clouded over; perhaps this man is blind. All of a sudden, he billows to you, “You came looking for something special today, and I have it right here.”
Surprised, you respond, “But how did you know I was looking for something unusual? Something no one else has? I mean, I don’t even know what it is I’m looking for!”
The old man retorts, “What you are looking for, young man, is a sword made of legendary Damascus steel. And it just so happens I have one in my possession.”
As the man unsheaths the magnificent weapon, you shield your eyes in half awe and half terror. It is the sharpest, shiniest, most incredible work of art you have ever seen. Not to mention it’s probably the most astonishing sword you’ve seen since you saw Kill Bill (but you are in the 13th Century Middle East, so that movie hasn’t come out yet, nevermind).
You pay the man and kill a bunch of evil overlords on the way back to your hut where your wife is keeping the home fires burning. When you show her your new Damascus steel sword, she is so impressed that she, well, cooks you dinner.
That is a sweet deal for befriending an old blind man and his parrot. That is the power of Damascus steel.
The Legend of Damascus Steel Rings
Damascus Steel originated not in the Middle East but Southern India and Sri Lanka. There it was called wootz steel and was famous for its distinct wavy pattern most commonly characterized as resembling flowing water, or a fingerprint. Wootz steel gained notoriety for its sharpness, strength, and overall durability.
Eventually, ingots (solid bricks) of wootz steel were shipped on boats to the Middle East, where they became featured in weapons manufacturing. In the smelting process, swordmakers would mix organic materials such as leaves and bamboo into the ore. Every bladesmith had a different formula, with the result being a spectacular, unique sword made of Damascus steel.
Mysteriously, the process of creating Damascus Steel faded sometime around the 1700s and did not reappear on the public stage for over 200 years. Finally, in the 1970s, renowned swordsmith William F. Moran resurrected the centuries-old legend of Damascus steel with a modern method of manufacturing.
Today, modern Damascus steel rings are welded into long forms called billets, which are then cut at various angles to create unique, one of a kind final products for blades and jewelry. These renditions are odes to the past and the unique tradition that Damascus steel carries. Better yet, they are just as strong and sharp as their ancient predecessors.
Why Do Men Choose Damascus Steel Wedding Bands?
Electing to wear Damascus steel rings as your wedding band is a statement, as no two rings are exactly alike. The material itself is efficient: it is hard, durable, incredibly reliable, and remarkably easy to maintain.
No, you probably won’t be fighting off any invading sultans with this modern metal. But a Damascus steel wedding bands are so versatile it can withstand the blue-collar wear and tear while standing out just enough from a white-collar crowd. Each ring is like a fingerprint, with a unique wavelength pattern.
Take a look at the Ivan. This stunning example of modern pattern-welding is as classic as it is unusual. Be careful: if you stare at it too hard, the pattern may hypnotize you.
If you want to make an impression, go with the Brook. Blending old-world swordsmithing with a little luck of the Irish, the green flowing waves of this ring are incredible to look at. If you hate small talk as much as the rest of us and are desperate for a new conversation starter, wear this ring to your next work function.
Care & Considerations
Some people think that because Damascus steel wedding bands are such a unique and mystifying product that maintenance must be a pain in the butt. Yes, you will be rocking a living tribute to the rich history of medieval weaponry, the most masculine of artforms. But no, you will not have to enroll in a potions class at Hogwarts to keep your new ring clean.
A little mild soap, warm water, and a gentle cloth will keep your Damascus steel looking as pristine as that fateful day you met the old blind man and his parrot. Just consider Epic Wedding Bands your own mystical elderly sword dealer. Bit of a stretch? Nah.