Verdurous
Men's Tungsten Ring, Black and Green, 8 mm
£54.00
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.
Brushed matte black tungsten with polished black bevelled edges and a vivid green interior. 8mm. The exterior reads as one continuous matte black face framed by clean polished black bevels — the green lives inside, glowing bright against the skin and showing when the ring turns or comes off the finger. Most buyers choose the Verdurous as a wedding band or a gift for a partner who wants colour as a private detail, not on display.
Tungsten carbide rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. The black finish is bonded using PVD coating, the same vapour deposition process used on luxury watches. It won’t scratch from everyday wear, won’t tarnish, and won’t react with skin. If you’ve had irritation from other metals, tungsten carbide 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 — only diamond scores higher in everyday terms. The black PVD finish is bonded at a molecular level, not plated on top, so it won’t chip, peel, or fade. David Bishop bought the Verdurous and found it “exactly as described” after looking for some time — the finish matched what he saw online.
Tungsten carbide is comparable in density to 18K gold. The Verdurous has real weight on the finger — solid and substantial from the moment you put it on. Jay Nightingale from Doncaster called it “so comfy with the comfort band” — the rounded interior means the weight sits evenly without pinching or pressure points.
The exterior is a continuous brushed matte black face framed by polished black bevelled edges — no groove, no inlay, no stripe. The colour lives on the inside: a vivid green PVD lining that glows against the skin and shows when the ring turns or comes off the finger. Darrell Dalton from Stockton-on-Tees described it perfectly: “A subtle ring but really pops with the green inside.” If you’re looking for something that isn’t another black, blue, or silver band, this is it.
Every ring arrives in a presentation box. Add a date, name, or message with laser engraving done in-house and dispatched the same day. Hannah Jones from Sheffield bought the Verdurous for her husband and said the communication was “amazing, really friendly and helpful.” If the size isn’t right, return it free — we exchange it the same day it arrives.
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 Verdurous is bought by men who want a black ring with something extra — a detail that sets it apart without turning heads for the wrong reasons. It’s chosen as a wedding band, a gift from a partner, and as a daily ring for buyers who’ve looked through the usual options and wanted colour without flash.
Hannah Jones from Sheffield bought it for her husband and called it “absolutely beautiful — exactly what my husband wanted.” Darrell Dalton from Stockton-on-Tees pairs his with another green ring from the range. The hidden green interior is why people choose the Verdurous over a plain black band — it’s a quiet distinction.
Brushed matte black tungsten across the face with polished black bevelled edges framing the band. The brushed centre absorbs light and the polished bevels catch it — a black-on-black contrast that gives the ring structure without colour on the outside. The colour is reserved for the interior: a vivid green PVD lining that sits against the skin. The ring is 8mm wide with a comfort-fit interior, so it sits comfortably against the finger.
Jay Nightingale from Doncaster noticed both elements immediately: “Stunning green inside of the ring, the brushed Matt black is incredible and it’s so comfy with the comfort band.” — Jay Nightingale, Doncaster
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 with keys, tools, or surfaces. It won’t bend under pressure and won’t tarnish from moisture or skin contact. The black finish is applied using PVD coating — a vapour deposition process that bonds colour at a molecular level rather than plating it 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
The most common reaction from Verdurous buyers is that the quality exceeds their expectations. David Bishop spent time comparing options before buying and described Newman Bands as offering “very competitive prices after looking for some time.”
A black tungsten ring with a colour detail from a high-street jeweller or specialist brand typically costs several times what you’d pay here — and 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.
“Absolutely beautiful ring, exactly what my husband wanted, the communication with the company is amazing, really friendly and helpful.”
— Hannah Jones, Sheffield
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.
“Stunning green inside of the ring, the brushed matt black is incredible and it’s so comfy with the comfort band.”
Jay Nightingale, Doncaster
Every Verdurous buyer so far has rated it five stars. The green interior is the reason buyers choose it over a standard black band — it reads as a subtle accent in photos but stands out more on the hand. The polished surface catches light against the brushed black, creating a contrast that draws comment.
“Customer service was great. Fast delivery. Brilliant company!”
David Bishop, UK
Verdurous buyers mention quality, comfort, and service in equal measure. The comfort-fit interior sits well without pressure, and the weight of the tungsten gives it genuine presence. Hannah from Sheffield praised the communication as amazing and really friendly. Across the wider Newman Bands range, 15,000+ verified reviews confirm the same pattern — fast delivery, personal service, and easy exchanges.
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. You’re dealing with real people — Clare 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.
