FAQ
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How strong is the wood
The ring in the picture above is nine years old and has taken a bit of a beating. The wood has worn a little because it changes over time tending to darken slightly taking on a driftwood feel. These changes tend to settle after a couple of years. When the wood is worn continuously the natural oils in your skin will prevent it from drying and cracking, however if there are periods of time when it is not worn the wood would benefit from a little oil. I use linseed oil but any oil will be fine.
Can the wood be worn in water
Because the wood isn’t attached to the metal the ring can be worn in water. If the piece is often worn in water then it would be a good idea to oil the wood occasionally. I use linseed oil but any oil will be fine.
Finding my ringsize
The best way to calculate your ring size is to go to a High Street Jewellers and get your finger measured, then try on a ring of a similar width and profile as the one you wish to order. Alternatively you can fill out the form for the
and I willl send you a plastic ring sizer or you can print out the picture here and measure yourself.
Can a ring be resized
Yes all of our rings can be resized. If you need your ring resizing please return it with the details of the new measurements and return address.
There will be a charge of £18 to cover the cost of postage and the work involved. Details on how to pay are in the How can I pay section of the FAQ.
What metals do you use
All the silver on the website is sterling silver. We also use:
Platinum
Palladium
22ct yellow gold
18ct white, yellow and rose gold
14ct white, yellow and rose gold
9ct white, yellow and rose gold
Sterling silver and fine silver
The picture of the ring at the top of this page is a good example of how soft silver is. You can see that it is quite worn.
How long do the pieces last
Depending on the metals you use the pieces last a very long time. If you have any problems with the wood we will repair it free of charge. If this is after a couple of years wear we may charge a small amount to replace the wood.
Can the rings be worn as wedding rings
Yes. We have a lot of customers who wear our rings as wedding rings. The wood does change over the years but this gives each ring a certain amount of individuality. Each ring will change differently depending on your lifestyle.
How much are pieces in other metals
This gives you a very rough idea of the prices for other metals. Feel free to contact us for a quote.
Platinum £700-£2500
Palladium £300-£700
18ct gold £450-£1200
14ct gold £500-£800
9ct gold £300-£600
Silver commission £120-£300
If you did want to go ahead in anything other than silver we would send you a silver version of the ring and a metal sizer to make sure that you are happy with the design. There is more information on our commissions page
How can I pay
We have three ways of paying:
Cheque
By card through Paypal
Bank transfer
If you want to order and pay for something by cheque just send the cheque made payable to Justin Duance to:
Justin Duance
Unit 3
Wesley Place
Newlyn
Cornwall
TR18 5AZ
Make sure that you include the return address, contact details and details of the piece you want to order.
If you want to pay for something by bank transfer please fill out the contact form asking for the relevant details.