Shard
Men's Tungsten Ring, Black and Gold, 8 mm
£64.00
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.
Black tungsten with a lightly brushed finish and a polished gold interior. 8mm. Slightly domed profile. The matte black exterior is the only part visible on the hand — the polished gold interior glows warm against the skin and catches light whenever the ring is taken off. A clean, understated exterior with a hidden gold detail you and your partner know is there. Most buyers choose the Shard as a wedding band or a gift for a partner who wants something bolder than a plain black ring.
Tungsten carbide rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. The black and gold finishes are bonded using PVD coating, the same vapour deposition process used on luxury watches. It won’t scratch from daily wear, won’t tarnish, and won’t react with skin. If you’ve had irritation from other metals, tungsten is 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?
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 sits at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. The black and gold PVD finishes are bonded at a molecular level, not plated on top. Keys, tools, door handles — none of it will mark the surface. Aaron from Gosport bought the Shard and put it simply: “It feels and looks great.”
Tungsten carbide is comparable in density to 18K gold. The Shard has real weight to it — you’ll feel it the moment you pick it up, and it sits on the hand like proper jewellery. The slightly domed profile and comfort-fit interior mean the weight is spread evenly, so it’s substantial without feeling bulky.
The polished gold interior catches the light whenever the ring moves on your hand and reveals itself fully when you take it off. The lightly brushed black exterior keeps the outward look clean and understated — the gold stays a private detail between you and your partner. Matt from Portsmouth chose the Shard as his wedding ring and described it as “a great subtle ring.”
Every Shard arrives in a presentation box. Add a date, name, or message with laser engraving done in-house — engraved and dispatched the same day. Garry ordered his and noted: “Ring looks very good and came quickly.”
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 Shard is bought by men who want a black ring with something extra — a hidden gold detail you know is there without wearing it on the outside. Matt from Portsmouth chose it as his wedding ring. Aaron from Gosport bought it with his partner and they were both happy with it. Some buyers choose it as a step up from a plain band; others choose it specifically because the gold interior sets it apart without being over the top.
If you’re choosing between a solid black ring and something with more detail, the Shard sits in that middle ground — bold, but not busy.
A lightly brushed black tungsten band with a polished gold interior and a slightly domed profile. 8mm width. The exterior is matte black, clean and uncluttered, while the interior glows with a warm polished gold. The gold is a hidden detail — visible only when you slide the ring on or take it off. The overall effect is a ring that stays understated on the hand but rewards a closer look.
Scott from the UK called it “stunning” — one word, but it tells you what to expect when you open the box.
Why Tungsten Lasts
Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials used in jewellery — 9 on the Mohs scale, one step below diamond. It won’t scratch from everyday contact, won’t bend under pressure, and won’t tarnish from moisture or skin. The black and gold PVD finishes are bonded through vapour deposition — the same process used on luxury watches — so the colour is part of the surface, not layered on top.
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
Aaron from Gosport summed up the value directly: “For the price of the ring we are very happy.” That’s a consistent pattern across our tungsten range — buyers describe rings that look and feel far more expensive than they expected. The weight of tungsten and the PVD finish give the Shard the presence of a ring from a specialist jeweller.
A two-tone tungsten ring from a high-street jeweller or specialist brand typically costs several times what you’d pay here — and often uses the same tungsten carbide base with the same PVD process. The material is the same. The difference is the markup.
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 the size isn’t right, return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives. No fuss, no cost.
Not sure about their size? Order our free ring sizer first, or buy now and exchange free if needed. The whole process is handled by real people — Clare, Alan, and the team in Horsham.
“For the price of the ring we are very happy, it arrived very quickly and it feels and looks great.”
Aaron Spooner, Gosport
The Shard has four verified reviews — three five-star and one four-star. Buyers describe the black and gold combination as striking without being flashy. Matt from Portsmouth chose it as his wedding ring. Scott from the UK called it stunning. The polished gold groove against brushed black tungsten creates a precise, engineered look that reads as considered rather than decorative.
“Great subtle ring used for wedding ring.”
Matt Shearman, Portsmouth
Across the tungsten range, weight is the single most mentioned quality signal — tungsten’s density is comparable to 18K gold, so the Shard has genuine heft the moment you pick it up. The PVD coating bonds colour at a molecular level, meaning black tungsten rings hold their finish through daily wear with no fading or peeling. Exchanges are free and processed 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. Wrong size? Return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives. You’re dealing with real people — Clare, Alan, and the team in Horsham — not a chatbot.
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.
