Striker
Men's Tungsten Ring, Black and Brown, 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 ring with a natural brown wood inlay. 8mm. The wood is real — sealed under resin and set into the tungsten frame, so the grain pattern is unique to every ring. The Striker is one of our most popular wedding bands. Partners buy it as a gift, grooms choose it for themselves, and it regularly turns up as a birthday or anniversary present for someone who wants something with more character than a plain metal band.
Tungsten carbide rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. The black finish is bonded using PVD coating, the same process used on luxury watches, so it won’t scratch, tarnish, or react with skin. The tungsten frame sits either side of the wood inlay, protecting it during daily wear. 50 verified buyers gave it five stars. 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 rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one step below diamond. The black 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. The real wood inlay is sealed under resin and protected by the tungsten frame on both sides. Tim wears his to work every day: “It’s perfect for my work I do and it doesn’t scuff.”
The brown wood inlay is natural, not printed. The grain pattern varies from ring to ring, so yours won’t look exactly like the one in the photos. Bhupendra from Doncaster is on his second Striker: “The wood grain inlay is a very nice touch. The pics don’t do it justice.”
Comfort-fit interior with a curved profile that sits flush against the finger. Tungsten has real weight to it — comparable to 18K gold on the hand — so it feels substantial without being uncomfortable. Stacey bought one for her partner: “Quality is superb and has a good weight about it.”
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. June from Chippenham bought one as a birthday gift: “Excellent quality, exactly what was described. The presentation box just finalised it lovely.”
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
Couples choosing a wedding band that stands out. Partners buying a gift for someone who wears black jewellery but wants a touch of natural warmth. People marking an anniversary or milestone with something that feels personal without going custom. The Striker is our most distinctive tungsten design — the natural wood inlay makes every ring one of a kind.
“After looking on so many sites and in shops all over the place I stumbled upon this. The wood band in the ring really sets this ring apart from the rest. 10/10 for quality and the best bit my wife to be loves it too!” — Jake Magill, verified Striker buyer
An 8mm black tungsten band with a natural brown wood inlay running through the centre. The wood is real — sealed under a clear resin layer that protects the grain from moisture, sweat, and daily contact. The tungsten frame sits either side, shielding the inlay during wear. Because the wood is natural, the grain pattern varies from ring to ring. The one you receive won’t look identical to the photos, and that’s part of what makes it distinctive.
The black PVD finish on the tungsten gives it a clean, modern contrast against the warm brown of the wood. Up close, it’s a ring that reveals its detail — the texture of the grain, the shift between natural and engineered materials.“The quality and fit of this ring is amazing, really comfortable to wear. The wood inlay adds a little subtle contrast to the design and as I like all black jewellery, this added just enough of something different without being too overpowering.” — Chris Houlding
Why Tungsten
Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials used in jewellery — 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, one step below diamond. The black frame 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.
The tungsten frame also serves a structural purpose — it protects the wood inlay on both sides, keeping it shielded during daily wear. The resin seal over the wood adds a second layer of protection against moisture and skin oils.
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 wood-inlay ring from a specialist jeweller typically costs several times what you’d pay here. Buyers consistently say the Striker looks and feels like a ring that costs far more than they paid. The natural wood grain, the weight of the tungsten, and the PVD finish all contribute to that impression.
“Very happy! Absolutely amazing. The ring looks amazing and very expensive!”
— Paulina Bojor, Mount Olive, US
Buying This as a Gift?
The Striker is one of our most-gifted rings. 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.
Sarah from Belfast bought one for her husband: “Simply gorgeous, well made. Engraving was perfect.”
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.
“After looking on so many sites and in shops all over the place I stumbled upon this. I have to say the fit is perfect, the ring itself is beautiful the wood band in the ring really sets this ring apart from the rest. 10/10 for quality and the best bit my wife to be loves it too!”
Jake Magill
Every Striker review is five stars, with over 8 buyers mentioning the wood inlay specifically. The natural grain varies from ring to ring, so no two look the same. Quality is the most repeated word across all 42 written reviews — buyers notice the weight of the tungsten, the finish, and the feel on the hand, with several saying it looks like a ring that costs far more than they paid.
“I got this ring for my husband to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. It was exactly what we were looking for.”
Charlotte Greenwood
“Absolutely love the ring with the wood in it. It’s perfect for my work I do and it doesn’t scuff. My wife loves it too.”
Tim Bossley
The majority of Striker orders are wedding bands or gifts for a partner — anniversary presents, birthday gifts, and proposal rings come through regularly. Buyers who wear the Striker daily report no issues with scratching or scuffing, with the tungsten frame protecting the wood inlay and the PVD finish holding its colour. Three buyers are repeat customers, including Lynnette who ordered the same ring again in a bigger size because friends and family loved the style.
You have 100 days to try it at home. If it’s not right for any reason, return it free.
The question most people have before buying a wood-inlay ring is whether the wood will hold up. The wood is real, sealed under resin, and the tungsten frame protects it on both sides. Tim wears his to work every day and says it doesn’t scuff. Bhupendra liked his so much he came back and ordered a second one.
If it’s not right for any reason, return it free within 100 days. Wrong size? 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.
