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Buck
Men's Tungsten Ring, Black and Brown, 8 mm

£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.

“Titanium is hypoallergenic — no more rash. Two days after returning my first ring, my replacement arrived and I LOVE it. Newman Bands were utterly brilliant and I’d recommend them to all.”
Philip Palmer — UK buyer

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.

“I accidentally ordered four of the same engraved ring — Clare and Alan cancelled three of the duplicates before they were processed. My partner is over the moon with his ring.”
Stephanie Meek — Bristol
Won't Scratch

Tungsten carbide rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — just below diamond. Only a diamond can mark it.

Won't Tarnish

Tungsten don't react with air, water or skin — ever. Our colours outlast precious metal equivalents.

Made to Last

Built for long-term wear — retains its shape and finish even with daily use.

Gift Ready

Every ring arrives in a presentation gift box — no extra packaging needed. Ready to give exactly as it arrives.

Polished black tungsten with a natural antler and wood inlay running through the centre. 8mm. The antler sits pale and textured against a warm strip of wood, framed by the dark tungsten edges. Each ring uses real antler and real wood, so the grain pattern varies slightly from piece to piece. The Buck is one of the most popular nature-inspired rings in the range — bought as wedding bands, engagement rings, birthday gifts, and by men who want something with character that stands apart from a plain metal band.

Tungsten carbide scores 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. It’s virtually scratch-proof from everyday wear and weighs about the same as 18K gold, so it feels solid and substantial the moment you put it on. The PVD finish won’t tarnish, peel, or react with skin. If you’ve had irritation from other metals, tungsten carbide is hypoallergenic. Rated five stars by all 45 verified buyers. Comfort-fit interior. Engravable. Dispatched today.

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.

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.

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.

mens antler wood ring in black tungsten 8mm. Perfect for wedding band anniversary or engagement

Buck - Men's Tungsten Ring, Black and Brown, 8 mm

£65.00

THE DETAILS

Mohs 9. Virtually Scratch-Proof.

Tungsten carbide scores 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond and approximately 10 times harder than 18K gold. Keys, tools, rough surfaces — none of them will mark it. Bryn from Thornbury bought his Buck in 2023 and left his review two years later: “I wasn’t sure how long it would last or if it would chip but 2 years on and it looks as good as when it came out the box.” The PVD finish is bonded at a molecular level, not plated on top — it won’t peel, tarnish, or fade.

Real Antler. Real Wood. No Two Alike.

The inlay is genuine antler and natural wood — not printed, not synthetic. The antler grain sits pale and textured against the warm wood strip, and because both materials are natural, the pattern is slightly different on every ring. Michael said “the antler and wood really stand out” against the dark tungsten frame. Dina from Cramlington spent months searching before finding the Buck: “It looks even better in reality! Images don’t do it justice.”

Weighs the Same as 18K Gold.

Tungsten carbide is one of the densest metals used in jewellery — nearly identical in weight to 18K gold. You’ll feel it on your hand the way a ring should feel: solid and substantial. Matt said it’s “so well made and beautiful” and “made to last.” The comfort-fit interior is curved on the inside, so despite the weight, it slides on and off easily and sits comfortably all day.

Engravable. Gift-Ready. Posted Today.

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. Jane from Swadlincote bought the Buck for her son’s birthday and called it “another fantastic purchase” with “great communication, superb customer service and very quick delivery.” Cheryl ordered it for a vow renewal: “From start to finish the process was easy.”

mens antler wood ring in black tungsten 8mm. Perfect for wedding band anniversary or engagement
Antler and wood ring for men – tungsten mens wedding band with personalised custom engraving.

The Founder Story

We’re Clare and Alan MacLachlan — we founded Newman Bands in Horsham, West Sussex and have shipped over 100,000 rings since we started selling in 2019. Every design and size is held in stock in the UK, most orders arrive within one to two days, and we personally answer customer questions every day. With over 10,000 verified five-star reviews on Trustpilot and Reviews.io, we’re one of the UK’s most trusted men’s ring specialists. You’re buying from a family business that cares, not a fulfilment centre.

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 Buck draws three types of buyer more than any other. The first: men choosing a wedding band who want something with natural character rather than a plain metal ring. Ashleigh from Mansfield bought it for her husband’s wedding day — “He doesn’t usually wear jewellery and we love nature and being outside so this is the perfect ring.” James from Durham chose it as his wedding ring too: “You can see and feel the quality. I love it.”

The second: partners buying a gift. Laura from London bought it for her partner. Donna from London called it a “beautifully crafted piece” that her partner loves. Danielle from Iver bought it for her partner’s 40th birthday.

The third: men replacing a traditional ring with something different. Kath from Norwich bought it as a replacement wedding band for her husband after 25 years — “he wanted something different to the traditional wedding band.” Barbara from Machynlleth surprised her husband with one after he lost weight and kept losing his plain gold ring: “He loves how different it looks from his previous plain gold wedding ring. I do too.”

A solid 8mm tungsten band with a natural antler and wood inlay running through the centre. The antler is pale and textured, sitting against a warm strip of natural wood, all framed by brushed gunmetal tungsten edges. Both materials are genuine — not printed or synthetic — and because they’re natural, the grain varies from ring to ring. The flat profile and comfort-fit interior keep it clean-lined and easy to wear daily. At 8mm it has real presence on the hand without being oversized.

“The antler and wood really stand out! Delivery is road runner fast.” — Michael Filer, verified Buck buyer

Why Tungsten

Tungsten carbide scores 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond and approximately 10 times harder than 18K gold. Keys, tools, door handles, gym equipment — none of it will scratch it. Bryn bought his Buck in 2023 and reviewed it two years later: still looks as good as the day it arrived, no chips, no wear.

It weighs about the same as 18K gold. That’s deliberate — the density gives it a solid, premium feel that lighter metals can’t match. The PVD finish is bonded at a molecular level rather than plated on top, so it won’t tarnish, peel, or react with skin. Tungsten carbide is hypoallergenic.

Tungsten can’t be resized. If the fit isn’t right, return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives. Mark went through the exchange process and said Clare “was able to sort that really quickly.”

How it Compares

A natural inlay ring from a specialist jeweller typically costs several times what you’d pay here — and uses the same tungsten base. The material is the same. The craftsmanship is the same. The difference is the markup.

The most consistent observation from Buck buyers is that the ring exceeds expectations for what they paid. Bethany from Coventry described it as a “beautiful ring in person, not one single fault with it.” Bryn from Thornbury was “delighted when it turned up and looked even better than the picture” — and added that he’d originally paid £900 for his wife’s ring, so he knew what quality looked like. Chantelle from Brighton summed it up: “Brilliant quality.”

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.

The antler and wood inlay makes the Buck one of the easier rings to choose for someone else — the natural materials give it instant character without being loud. Amanda from Derby bought it for her boyfriend: “Absolutely stunning ring! It’s better in person.” Lennie from Wood Green ordered it as a gift: “Exactly as described. It’s such good quality and so different to your usual men’s plain boring rings.”

Not sure about their size? Order our free ring sizer first, or buy now and return it free — we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives.

“I was originally a bit sceptical having paid out nine hundred pounds on a wedding ring for my wife that I could get one that looked this good. 2 years on and it looks as good as when it came out the box. I’d definitely recommend this.”
Bryn Bennett, Thornbury

Five buyers say the Buck exceeded what they expected from the photos — for a ring with natural antler and wood, the texture and grain are hard to capture in a still image. Over a dozen buyers mention quality or craftsmanship unprompted, and the tungsten construction, natural inlay, and PVD finish all read as a ring that’s built to last.

“My fiancé wanted something different from the standard gold band and he is a keen shooter therefore this ring suited him perfectly.”
Milly

Eight buyers chose the Buck specifically because they wanted something other than a plain metal band — the antler and wood inlay gives it a natural, outdoors feel. Over half the written reviews are from gift buyers, and every recipient loved it. Buyers mention delivery speed and Clare’s personal service repeatedly, with one describing the whole experience of buying online as stress free.

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 a natural inlay ring is whether the antler and wood will hold up to daily wear. Bryn from Thornbury bought his Buck in 2023 and reviewed it two years later: no chips, no wear, “looks as good as when it came out the box.” He’d been sceptical — he’d spent £900 on his wife’s ring and wasn’t sure a ring at this price could match it. Two years proved him wrong.

We offer 100-day free returns and free size exchanges — return it free and we’ll post the new size the same day it arrives. We already know what you’re going to think when you open the box. 45 buyers have opened it so far. Every one gave it five stars.

Not sure of your size? Select “I don’t know my ring size” and we’ll send a free ring sizer first — posted today.