King
Men's Tungsten Ring, Gold, 6mm or 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.
Polished gold tungsten carbide. A full, warm gold tone — dome-shaped, comfort-fit, with a shine that catches light from every angle. Available in 6mm and 8mm. The King is our most popular gold ring. Most buyers choose it as a wedding band or a gift for their partner, and the reaction when it arrives is almost always the same: it looks and feels like real gold.
Tungsten carbide sits at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. The gold finish is bonded using PVD coating, the same process used on luxury watches, so it won’t scratch from everyday wear, won’t tarnish, and won’t react with skin. It has real weight to it — tungsten is as dense as 18-karat gold, so the King feels substantial on the finger, not flimsy. 210+ verified buyers gave it five stars. Comfort-fit interior. Engravable. Dispatched today.
A slimmer version of this ring is available as the 4mm width King Thin Style ring
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 is rated 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one step below diamond and approximately four times harder than titanium. Gold rates 2.5. Buyers who work with their hands — labourers, builders, mechanics — choose the King specifically because it holds its finish through daily wear. Connor Nimmo, London, put it directly: “Tungsten is far more scratch resistant than gold making it the perfect wedding band for those working in industry.”
The gold finish is applied using PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) — the same coating process used on luxury watches. It bonds colour at a molecular level rather than plating on top, which is why it won’t tarnish, peel, or react with skin. Over 40 buyers describe the colour as looking like real gold or nearly identical to a yellow gold band. Joshua Hall, London, was initially worried: “I was worried the colour would be too yellow but it’s nearly identical to my yellow gold ring and has that classic wedding band look.”
Tungsten carbide has almost identical density to 18-karat gold. Pick it up and the first thing you notice is the weight — solid and substantial. Over 30 buyers mention the weight unprompted. The comfort-fit interior is gently domed so it slides on easily and sits flat all day. Hamish Mitchell, Paisley, summed it up: “My favourite thing is the weight. It’s quite heavy compared to others I tried.”
Every ring arrives in a presentation box — no extra wrapping needed. Add a date, name, or message with laser engraving done in-house. We engrave and post the same day. Sonia John, Brigg, bought the King as an anniversary gift: “The packaging was well done, keeping it safe and presentable. My husband loved it!”
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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 King is bought as a wedding band more than anything else. Across 213 reviews, wedding purchases are the most common reason people buy it — for themselves or for their partner.
After that: anniversary gifts, replacement rings for gold bands that got damaged or lost, and everyday-wear rings for people who want the look of gold without the fragility. If you’re in any of those groups, this is one of our most proven designs.
Full polished gold, dome-shaped, with a comfort-fit curve on the inside. The gold tone is warm and rich — slightly deeper than 9-carat gold, closer to 18-carat in colour. The polished finish catches light cleanly. It reads as gold in person, and that observation comes from buyers, not us.
“A lovely band with a great shiny finish, inside and out. The inside has a gentle curve, so it is very comfortable. The gold colour is slightly richer and darker than real gold, but well within range to not stand out.” — Eric Robotham, London
Choosing your Width
Available in 6mm and 8mm. The 6mm sits closer to the finger — more refined, more classic. The 8mm has more presence — bolder and more noticeable on the hand. If you’re unsure: 8mm is the more popular choice for wedding bands. 6mm tends to suit slimmer hands or buyers who prefer a more understated look.
“Brilliant gold colour — I went to the 6mm which looked beautiful on the finger — not too chunky but still very visible.”
— Veronica Chambers, Dagenham
This ring is also available in a slimmer 4mm version – the King Thin Style ring.
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 gold finish is applied with PVD coating — a vapour deposition process that bonds colour at a molecular level rather than plating it on top. This is the same process used on luxury watches. The finish doesn’t fade, peel, or react with skin.
Real-world proof from verified buyers:
— David Wright, USA: wanted a wedding ring but didn’t want the worry of damaging a gold one — scratching or bending when working. Chose tungsten for the strength.
— Connor Nimmo, London: wears it daily, says tungsten is far more scratch resistant than gold — perfect for those working in industry.
— Nathaniel Watson, Manchester: works as a labourer, chose tungsten specifically because it’s durable enough for daily manual work.
— Keith Smith, Sandown: replaced a 49-year-old 9ct gold wedding ring that was lost. Says the King is very attractive, well-rounded, and comfortable.
Tungsten can’t be resized. If the fit isn’t right, we exchange it free — return it free and we post the new size the same day it arrives.
Buying This as a Gift?
A large proportion of King purchases are gifts — from partners, parents, and family members. The presentation box does the work for you. No wrapping needed — it arrives ready to give.
Add a laser engraving — a date, initials, or a short message — and it becomes personal. We engrave in-house and post the same day.
“I bought this for my husband on our wedding anniversary, and it was perfect. The size is true to fit, and it looks exactly like the picture shown. The packaging was also well done, keeping it safe and presentable. My husband loved it!”
— Sonia John, Brigg
If you’re not sure about their size, order our free ring sizer first, or buy now and exchange free if it’s not right.
“My husband doesn’t wear rings as he is a builder. Unfortunately my husband passed away just a few weeks ago and I needed him to finally have a ring on his finger. Searched for days and finally found Newman Bands. The quality is exceptional. Solid gold band and excellent weight. Delivery came next day even with engraving done and in a beautiful velvet pouch and box. Five stars all round.”
Kerri Robertson, Northampton
Over 45 of the King’s 213 verified buyers describe it as looking like real gold or looking far more expensive than it costs. Buyers who have priced gold on the high street consistently report that the King delivers the same look and weight at a fraction of the cost. Lee Jeffrey from Dundee says you wouldn’t know it wasn’t real gold. Over 30 reviews mention weight unprompted — tungsten has nearly identical density to 18-karat gold.
“Honestly shocked at how amazing this ring is! We have been looking for a wedding ring for my partner and we have sent so many back, whether there’s too thin too light etc. This ring is the perfect colour, perfect weight and width he wanted.”
Tammy Guest, Selby
“I purchased this ring to replace a 49-year-old lost 9ct gold wedding ring. This tungsten King ring is very attractive and being tungsten should be extremely durable. It is well-rounded and comfortable to wear and a perfect replacement which I am so pleased I purchased.”
Keith Smith, Sandown
Over 55 buyers purchased the King as a wedding band. Over 25 reviews mention customer service by name — Clare specifically — for handling size exchanges, engraving queries, and last-minute changes. Multiple buyers purchased the King to replace a gold wedding band that was lost, damaged, or too fragile for daily work, and consistently report tungsten delivers the gold look without the risk. 211 of 213 buyers gave it five stars.
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 gold tungsten ring is whether the colour will actually look like gold in person. Joshua Hall, London, had the same concern before ordering: he was worried the colour would be too yellow. When it arrived, he said it was nearly identical to his yellow gold ring. That’s the reaction we hear across 213 reviews — and it’s why we offer 100-day free returns. We already know what you’re going to think when you open the box.
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 sure of your size? Select “I don’t know my ring size” and we’ll send a free ring sizer first — posted today.
