Escapism
Men's Tungsten Ring, Silver and Black, 6mm or 8mm
£65.00
Your Perfect Ring – Try it at Home
When your ring arrives, try it on, check the fit, and make sure you love it in person. If it's not right for any reason, return it free within 100 days. The only risk is finding one you love.
Engrave Your Ring
Add a date, initials or message, laser engraved in-house and dispatched the same day. Most engravers add days to delivery. We don't.
Tungsten carbide rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — just below diamond. Only a diamond can mark it.
Tungsten don't react with air, water or skin — ever. Our colours outlast precious metal equivalents.
Built for long-term wear — retains its shape and finish even with daily use.
Every ring arrives in a presentation gift box — no extra packaging needed. Ready to give exactly as it arrives.
Polished silver tungsten with a black carbon fibre inlay through the centre, overlaid with intricate gear detailing under a smooth gloss finish. Available in 6mm or 8mm. The gear pattern over the carbon fibre weave gives the Escapism a layered, mechanical look that sets it apart from standard carbon fibre rings. Most buyers choose it as a gift for a partner — birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas come through consistently — and it’s a popular pick for wedding bands and milestone gifts for sons.
Tungsten carbide rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. The PVD finish bonds colour at a molecular level rather than plating it on top, so it won’t scratch from everyday wear, won’t tarnish, and won’t react with skin. It has real weight to it — comparable to 18K gold on the hand — so it feels substantial the moment you put it on. 60+ five-star reviews. Comfort-fit interior. Engravable. Dispatched today.
What makes this ring worth it?
Walk into a jeweller and you’ll find versions of our rings for 3–4 times the price. The difference isn’t the ring — it’s the overheads. We work directly with the craftspeople who make them and carry the stock ourselves, which is how we can sell a ring that genuinely lasts for a fraction of high street prices.
Traditional gold and silver scratch, bend and lose their shine. That doesn’t happen here. We use a high end process called PVD plating which is the same process used on high end watches to keep your ring looking great.
Why buy from Newman Bands?
We’re based in Horsham and dispatch the same day for orders before 5pm (11am Saturday). That includes engraved rings — we hold stock and engrave on site, which is why we can still get it to you in 1–2 days. Most online ring sellers take 2 weeks or more.
We’ve fulfilled over 100,000 orders since 2019 and hold over 10,000 five-star reviews across Trustpilot and Reviews.io. Any questions before you buy — contact us directly. No chatbots, no outsourced support. We handle it ourselves.
What if it doesn't fit?
Tungsten and titanium can’t be resized, so we offer free exchanges or refunds on unengraved rings — no questions asked. If you want a refund or an exchange, you have 100 days to return it free for any reason.
Not sure of your size? Select “I don’t know my ring size” from the dropdown and we’ll send you a free ring sizer first.
THE DETAILS
Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials used in jewellery — 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, one step below diamond. The PVD finish bonds colour at a molecular level rather than plating it on top. It won’t scratch from everyday contact, won’t tarnish, and won’t react with skin. Liam from Jacksonville has worn his daily since purchase: “Feels really durable and it has so much intricate detail. Will definitely be looking to Newman Bands in the future when I want my next ring.”
The black carbon fibre inlay runs through the centre, overlaid with intricate clockwork gear detailing under a smooth gloss finish. The combination creates a 3D depth effect that catches the light differently at every angle. Philip from the UK describes it precisely: “Very intricate detail in the gears on the outer face, nice contrast between tungsten and carbon fibre with a mirror deep polish.”
Tungsten has real weight to it — comparable to 18K gold on the hand. Comfort-fit interior with contoured edges that sit flush against the finger, so it feels substantial without being uncomfortable. Philip calls it out directly: “The ring has a good weight to it without becoming overbearing.” Gill from Southampton bought it as a wedding ring for her fiancé and was surprised: “For the price the ring is surprisingly solid and the quality really good.”
Every ring arrives in a presentation box. Add a date, name, or message with laser engraving done in-house — we engrave and post the same day. Hannah bought one as a statement ring for her boyfriend’s birthday: “The design is so unique and really high quality. The service was amazing — I also love the ordering process when you don’t know your size. Very quick and efficient.”
The Founder Story
Guarantee
100-Day "Try at Home" Returns
Buying a ring online shouldn't be a gamble. Try it on at home, check the fit, and see how it looks in person. If it isn't exactly what you wanted, simply return it for free within 100 days in unworn condition.
Fast, Hassle-Free Size
Ordered the wrong size? Don't panic. Our UK-based team makes swapping any unengraved ring for the perfect fit fast and painless. We usually process exchanges within days, so you're never left waiting. You're dealing with real people, not a warehouse.
Who This Ring Is For
Partners buying a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas gift for someone who appreciates mechanical design and unusual detail. Grooms choosing a wedding band that stands out from plain metal. Parents looking for something distinctive for a son’s milestone birthday. The Escapism appeals to buyers drawn to the layered gear-and-carbon-fibre combination — it’s the kind of ring that gets comments without being loud.
“I cannot recommend enough. This was a statement ring for my boyfriend’s birthday and he is thrilled with it and even his friends are a little jealous of the fantastic ring! The design is so unique and really high quality.” — Hannah Michie, Keighley, verified Escapism buyer
Polished silver tungsten edges frame a black carbon fibre inlay through the centre. Over the carbon fibre sits intricate clockwork gear detailing under a smooth gloss finish. The effect is layered — the gears sit over the woven carbon fibre pattern, and the gloss finish gives the whole surface a 3D depth that flat photographs struggle to capture. Available in 6mm or 8mm.
Damien from London works in medicine and was initially concerned the ring wouldn’t qualify as a plain band for infection control. The smooth gloss finish settled it.“The combination of the clockwork cogs over the carbon fibre weave is given a real depth in person as it has a gloss finish that gives it a 3D look. I was concerned before purchase as I work in medicine and for infection control only plain wedding bands are permitted, but the finish means this ticks that box, and yet looks incredible.” — Damien Chambers, London
Why Tungsten
Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials used in jewellery — 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, one step below diamond. The polished finish won’t scratch from everyday contact, won’t bend under pressure, and won’t tarnish. The PVD-coated finish bonds colour at a molecular level rather than plating it on top, which is why it holds up where cheaper coatings flake or fade.
It’s also heavy. Tungsten sits at roughly the same density as 18K gold, so you feel it on your hand in a way you wouldn’t with titanium or stainless steel. Buyers mention the weight consistently — it’s one of the first things they notice when they put it on.
Tungsten can’t be resized. If the fit isn’t right, return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives.
How it Compares
A tungsten ring with this level of detail from a specialist jeweller typically costs several times what you’d pay here. Buyers consistently say the Escapism looks and feels like a ring that costs far more than they paid. The gear detailing, the weight of the tungsten, and the polished finish all contribute to that impression.
“In my opinion it is extremely good value for money.”
— Damien Chambers, London
“Lovely weight and quality, whilst being affordable.”
— Elaine Griffin, Coventry
Buying This as a Gift?
The Escapism is one of the most-gifted rings in the range. The presentation box does the work for you — no wrapping needed. Add a laser engraving and it becomes personal. We engrave in-house and post the same day.
Alexandra bought one for her husband’s 10th wedding anniversary: “Finally gave to my husband for our 10th year anniversary and he loved it! It is a stunning ring and the photos really do not do it any justice.”
Not sure about their size? Order our free ring sizer first, or buy now and exchange free if it’s not right. Return it free and we post the new size the same day it arrives.
“I cannot recommend enough. This was a statement ring for my boyfriend’s birthday and he is thrilled with it and even his friends are a little jealous of the fantastic ring! The design is so unique and really high quality.”
Hannah Michie, Keighley
Over 15 of the 53 written reviews say the Escapism looks better in person than on screen. The gear detailing over carbon fibre creates a layered depth that photographs struggle to capture. Buyers consistently describe the design as unique and unlike anything found on the high street, and quality is the most repeated word across all written reviews.
“The ring is even nicer in person than the pictures. The combination of the clockwork cogs over the carbon fibre weave is given a real depth in person as it has a gloss finish that gives it a 3D look.”
Damien Chambers, London
“Finally gave to my husband for our 10th year anniversary and he loved it! It is a stunning ring and the photos really do not do it any justice.”
Alexandra Douglas
The majority of Escapism orders are bought as gifts — for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and Christmas. Multiple buyers describe it as surprisingly solid for the price, and several note the tungsten frame holds up with no signs of wear after months of daily use. 61 reviews, every one five stars.
You have 100 days to try it at home. If it’s not right for any reason, return it free.
The most common hesitation with the Escapism is whether the gear detailing will look as good in person as it does on screen. Damien from London had the same concern — he works in medicine and needed a ring smooth enough to pass infection control, but wasn’t sure the finish would deliver. It did. The gloss finish gives the gears a 3D depth he says the photos don’t capture, and it passed his workplace requirements without question.
We offer 100-day free returns because we already know what you’re going to think when you open the box. If the size isn’t right, send it back free — we post the new size the same day yours reaches us.
Not sure of your size? Select “I don’t know my ring size” and we’ll send a free ring sizer first — posted today.
