These stunning Tungsten Carbide and Greenstone Band Rings are just gorgeous - the Genuine NZ Inanga Pounamu has been chipped and set in resin, making it extremely tough and durable. They have a comfort band making them nice to wear all day. Available only in sizes listed
Tungsten Carbide
is one of the strongest metals available, it is tarnish resistant, scratch resistant and hypoallergenic. Unlike some other metals like gold, which can contain allergenic metals like nickel, tungsten carbide is made from tungsten and carbon, elements that are not typically known to cause allergic reactions. This makes it a good choice for people with sensitive skin or metal allergies.
Inanga- Pounamu takes its name from a freshwater fish native to New Zealand. It is pale and often transparent, like the young of the Inanga fish. It is pearly white to grey green in colour, and ranges from translucent to quite opaque. It can change colour over time, developing a light olive tint as it ages and oxidises - Highly prized by the Māori and the desired material for making Mere and Patu.
Legend has it that Inanga were tiny shimmering beings who lived where the river meets the sea. They carried news between fresh water and salt water, keeping balance between worlds. People watched their silvery movement and remembered that life flows both ways, from source to sea and back again.
Ring dimensions: 8mm wide
Available in ring size: R1/2
We also have these rings available in a 8mm wide design
