[From top to bottom: JET Racer DUO Men's Rings with Quasar and Remington Damascus patterns]

The DUO series of JET Racer Men’s rings from Andrew Nyce Designs bisect the Damascus pattern not once, but twice. The design incorporates two inlaid bands of precious metal [pictured: 18K Royal Yellow Gold]. DUO rings illustrate the ability to abstract a pattern and yet still enable enough cues to allow the wearer to visualize the entire pattern. The eye and mind act in concert to fill in the missing piece of information, in this case the part of the pattern interrupted by the inlaid bands. DUO Jet Racer Men’s rings will be available from our website starting in February 2011.

Andrew Nyce Designs announces the launch of a new Collection for our Damascus Stainless Steel rings. For those who prefer a classic, uncomplicated look, the Damascus Essentials Collection is a simple, yet elegant design. The distinctive Damascus pattern is the star of this design and can be seen from all sides of the ring. The Essentials Collection of Damascus rings is a counterpart to our Mokume Essentials Collection.

Rings in the Essentials Collection mirror the look of our JET Damascus Men’s line. However, Essentials rings come in a broader range of widths (from 4mm to 10mm) compared to the JET rings (8mm to 10mm), which are geared toward the wider aesthetics of a men’s ring. Essentials rings also do not have the black oxide coating, which is standard on most of our Men’s rings. The ring profile is typically domed across the top to maintain the rugged beauty of this collection.

The following design options are available for rings in the Damascus Essentials Collection:

Adding a Liner
An inner liner adds to the strength and longevity of the ring and creates a two-dimensional contrast that complements the steel blue-gray of the Damascus band.

Adding a Black Oxide Coating
A black oxide coating creates a striking contrast for the etched surface of the Damascus pattern.

Please note that it is possible to order an Essentials ring with edges only. You must fill out a Custom Quote Form in order to select this option. Edges enable the Damascus band to stand out by framing it either in warm, vibrant colors (yellow or red gold) or cool, distinguished colors (white gold, platinum or palladium). Framing the band with gold, platinum or palladium only adds to its rarity, making it more of an expression of your personality and character.