Hammered Wedding Bands

Although gold is the most malleable metal to work with, the smooth and high polished texture that you see and feel in today’s gold wedding bands were not always possible.

Long before modern machinery and techniques, goldsmiths labored intensively with hand tools to construct the best ring to their ability. They utilized tools and skills passed down from generation to generation, to create works of art. Even the most primitive tools could create fine detail within the ring. History reveals that even in prehistoric times, individuals would pick up pieces of gold off the ground; and along with rocks, would start hammering gold to create an object that was to their desire. 

As you may suspect, hammering gold with rocks would create an uneven surface with rough texture. Through trial and error, goldsmiths found creative ways to even out the surface as they fabricate valuable jewelry. Now that we are in the 21st century, today’s goldsmiths and jewelers flip a few history pages back to create extraordinary designs that represent old handmade hammered techniques.  

Handmade gold wedding bands are considered specialized art. Although produced on a large scale, our hammered wedding bands require individual attention to detail as skilled craftsmen carefully dent the gold rings repeatedly in order to achieve the desired effect unlike plain bands. Furthermore, the thought of goldsmiths hammering down on precious metal provides a hardworking - manly feel to it. This idea could contribute to the rise in popularity of this time of ring amongst grooms. Hammered gold wedding bands are also versatile in their potential usage. Great for a wedding ceremony or simply as an accessory to your outfit, these gold hammered wedding bands fit any occasion.

At Perry Olsen we offer handmade – hand carved hammered wedding bands in 14K solid yellow and white gold. 18K gold and platinum bands are also offered. These bands are available in two-tone gold with very intricate designs. All of our gold wedding rings come with extended warranties and a beautiful Beverly Hills style gift box. We provide fast shipping and free engraving. Take advantage of our attentive customer service and take a piece of history with a hammered wedding band.