Esteem
Men's Ceramic Ring, Black, 6mm or 8mm
£60.00
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.
Ceramic is incredibly hard and scratch-resistant — it keeps its smooth, polished finish far longer than traditional metals.
Ceramic rings don’t oxidize or lose colour. The finish stays deep, rich, and consistent over time.
Shower, swim, gym, sea — Ceramic doesn't corrode, rust or react. Wear it through everything.
Every ring arrives in a presentation gift box — no extra packaging needed. Ready to give exactly as it arrives.
Black ceramic with a raised brushed centre and polished stepped edges. Available in 6mm and 8mm. The brushed centre has a matte texture that absorbs light, while the polished edges catch it — two finishes in one material, both permanently black. Not plated, not coated — the black is the ceramic itself. Most buyers choose the Esteem as a wedding band or a gift for a partner who wants something with detail and character.
Ceramic sits between 8.5 and 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — close to diamond. The black is baked into the zirconium oxide, so both the brushed centre and polished edges will never chip, peel, fade, or tarnish. It’s lighter than tungsten and comparable to titanium in weight — comfortable enough to forget it’s there. Hypoallergenic. 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?
Ceramic rings can’t be resized, so we offer free exchanges or refunds on unengraved rings — no questions asked. If you need a different size, 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
Ceramic rates 8.5 to 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — comparable to tungsten and one step below diamond. The black colour is not a coating. It’s zirconium oxide — the black is the material itself, formed during the firing process. Both the brushed centre and polished edges hold their finish because there is no separate layer to lose. This is the difference between ceramic and plated metals: the colour is permanent.
Ceramic is comparable to titanium in weight — noticeably lighter than tungsten, gold, or steel. Available in 6mm for a slimmer profile or 8mm for more presence, the Esteem sits light on the finger either way. Most buyers who switch from heavier metals say they stop noticing the ring within the first day. If comfort matters more than heft, ceramic is the material to choose.
A raised brushed centre framed by polished stepped edges — two finishes from the same permanently black material. The brushed texture absorbs light while the polished edges catch it, giving the Esteem a layered look that a single-finish band doesn’t have. Available in 6mm or 8mm. Alisha bought the Esteem for her partner: “He loves it and it fits perfectly.”
Every Esteem arrives in a presentation box. Add a date, name, or message with laser engraving done in-house — same-day dispatch. If the size isn’t right, return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives. Ceramic can’t be resized, so the exchange process matters — and ours is the fastest you’ll find.
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
The Esteem suits anyone who wants a black ring that stays black — with enough design detail to set it apart from a plain band. It’s chosen as a wedding band, a gift for a partner, and as an everyday ring for men who want something with character.
Alisha bought it for her partner and he loved it. Most ceramic buyers are people who’ve either had a plated ring lose its colour or who want to avoid that risk entirely.If you’ve been looking at black tungsten or black titanium and wondering how long the coating will last, ceramic answers that question permanently. The black is the material.
A black ceramic band with a raised brushed centre and polished stepped edges. Available in 6mm for a slimmer profile or 8mm for a bolder look. The brushed centre has a matte grain that absorbs light, while the polished stepped edges catch it with a clean, reflective contrast. Both finishes are the same permanently black ceramic — the difference is texture, not colour. The interior is comfort-fit, so the ring slides on easily and sits flush against the finger.
The two-finish design gives the Esteem more depth and presence than a single-finish band. It reads as considered — the kind of ring chosen by someone who wants detail without being loud.
Why Ceramic Lasts
Ceramic rings are made from zirconium oxide — the same material used in surgical tools and dental implants. It rates 8.5 to 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, which puts it alongside tungsten carbide and one step below diamond. Everyday objects — keys, tools, surfaces — cannot scratch it.
The critical difference between ceramic and plated metals is permanence. A black tungsten ring uses a PVD coating over a grey base. That coating is durable, but it’s still a separate layer. Ceramic’s black colour is formed during the oxidation process — it goes all the way through. There is no layer to wear off. It will never tarnish, corrode, or react with skin.
Ceramic can’t be resized. If the fit changes, return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives.
How it Compares
The most common comparison for ceramic is against black-plated tungsten and black-plated titanium. All three look similar when new. The difference shows over time: plated metals can scratch through to the base colour underneath, while ceramic cannot — because there is no base colour. The black is the base.
Ceramic is also lighter than tungsten, closer to titanium in weight. For buyers who prefer comfort and permanent colour over heft, ceramic is the stronger choice. Across our full range, buyers consistently describe Newman Bands rings as looking and feeling far more expensive than they expected.
Buying This as a Gift?
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. If you’re not sure about their size, select “I don’t know my ring size” and we’ll send a free ring sizer first — posted today.
“Thank you for the men’s ring I bought for my partner he loves it and it fits perfectly.”
— Alisha Knight — verified Esteem buyer
If the size isn’t right, return it free — we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives.
“Thank you for the men’s ring I bought for my partner he loves it and it fits perfectly.”
Alisha Knight
The Esteem is a newer ceramic ring with 3 verified five-star reviews. The black colour goes all the way through the material — formed during the firing of zirconium oxide — so there is no coating to scratch through or plating to wear off. Buyers across the range consistently describe ceramic as lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear.
“Fantastic quality ring at a reasonable price. Communication from the vendor was second to none. Ring was delivered within a couple of days. I would definitely buy from Newman again.”
Mark
Newman Bands is run by Clare and Alan from Horsham, UK. Over 100,000 orders shipped since 2019, with 15,000+ verified reviews across Reviews.io and Trustpilot. The presentation box and optional engraving mean the ring arrives gift-ready, and when sizing needs adjusting, exchanges are free and handled the same day the return arrives.
You have 100 days to try it at home. If it’s not right for any reason, return it free.
We offer 100-day free returns on every ring. If the size isn’t right, return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives. Ceramic can’t be resized, so we made the exchange process as fast as possible — you’re dealing with real people, not a returns portal.
You’re not committing to a ring. You’re just seeing it in person. Try it today, risk free.
Not sure of your size? Select “I don’t know my ring size” and we’ll send a free ring sizer first — posted today.
