Mokume Gane Rings

The highest contrast between the adjacent Gold, Silver, Platinum, or Palladium alloys in your Mokume Gane ring is obtained with a matte surface finish.

In all likelihood, the Mokume Gane ring you purchased, even one that is etched, has a matte surface finish. Over time, the matte surface finish can and will change character.

You can easily maintain the surface finish yourself using the ring care kit provided with every ring purchased by Andrew Nyce Designs. Follow the instructions provided below:

• Saturate a fine or medium Scotch Brite pad with liquid soap and gently stroke the ring along it's circumference under a slow stream of running water. Keep the pad saturated with soap so that you are constantly providing lubricant while gently abrading the ring. A fine Scotch Brite pad is provided in the ring care kit. Scotch Brite pads also can be found at hardware stores such as Home Depot.
  
  
• In another variation, place whitening toothpaste on a Scotch Brite pad, and proceed as described above. You will obtain a matte surface finish with a slightly higher luster.
  

For the inside finish of the ring, you can use the Scotch Brite pad method, as described above, to achieve a matte surface finish. If you prefer a semi-polished finish, use the polishing cloth provided in your ring care kit.

Platinum Channels, Liners, and Edges

Special care instructions apply to Mokume Gane rings with platinum channels, liners, or egdes. Although, platinum is very durable and scratch-resistant, rings should be removed during heavy work. If the platinum surface becomes scratched or gouged, it should be buffed and polished professionally to help retain its natural luster.