Rio
Men's Tungsten Ring, Silver and Blue, 8 mm
£62.00
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 silver tungsten with a vibrant turquoise centre and natural abalone shell inlays on either side. 8mm. The turquoise adds a striking band of colour through the middle, while the abalone shell shifts from blues and greens into purples and pinks depending on the light. Every piece of shell is unique, so no two Rio rings have exactly the same pattern. A newer addition to our tungsten range — most buyers choose it as a statement ring for daily wear or as a gift for someone who wants something bolder than a plain band.
Tungsten sits at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond. It won’t scratch from everyday wear: keys, tools, surfaces, none of it will mark it. The weight is comparable to 18K gold, so it feels solid and substantial the moment you pick it up. The PVD finish is bonded at a molecular level, not plated on top — it won’t peel, tarnish, or react with skin. 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 is one of the hardest materials used in jewellery — 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, one below diamond. Keys, tools, surfaces — nothing you encounter day-to-day will scratch it. The polished silver finish will hold its shine indefinitely under normal wear. Paul from London described the finish on his tungsten ring as “excellent quality and finish, very hard wearing.” The PVD coating is bonded at a molecular level — the same process used on luxury watches. It won’t peel, tarnish, or fade.
The Rio combines polished silver tungsten with a turquoise centre and natural abalone shell inlays on either side. The turquoise is vivid and consistent — a clean band of colour. The abalone shell is iridescent, shifting from blues and greens to purples and pinks depending on the angle. Together they create a combination you won’t find in a plain metal band. Tracey, who bought the Rio from Puerto Rico, described it as “beautiful quality.”
Tungsten carbide has nearly the same density as 18K gold. You’ll feel it the moment you pick up the Rio — solid, substantial, not a ring that feels like a toy. Jordan from Widnes said his tungsten ring “has some decent weight to it, which I prefer.” Unlike gold, tungsten won’t scratch from daily wear and won’t need replating or polishing. It holds its finish indefinitely.
Every Rio arrives in a presentation box. Add a date, name, or message with laser engraving done in-house — we engrave and post the same day. Tracey bought the Rio as a gift and highlighted the “good communication throughout” and the smooth exchange process when a different size was needed. Not sure of the size? We’ll send a free ring sizer first, posted today.
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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 Rio is for buyers who want colour and character in a ring that’s built to last. The turquoise and abalone shell combination stands out immediately — it’s not subtle, and that’s the point. Most buyers are choosing it because they’ve scrolled past dozens of plain silver and black bands and wanted something with more visual personality.
It also works as a gift for someone who’d never pick out jewellery themselves — the colour combination gives it instant appeal without needing to know their taste in metals or finishes. Tracey bought the Rio from Puerto Rico as a gift and went through a size exchange with no issues: “Great service especially as the ring had to be exchanged for one size up.”
A solid 8mm polished silver tungsten band with three distinct visual layers. The centre is a clean band of turquoise — vivid, consistent colour that catches the eye. On either side of the turquoise sits a strip of natural abalone shell. The shell is iridescent: it shifts from deep blues and greens into purples, pinks, and flashes of gold depending on how the light hits it. Each piece of shell is unique, so the exact pattern varies from ring to ring.
The polished silver tungsten frame ties it together — bright, clean edges that give the coloured inlays definition. The comfort-fit interior and 8mm width make it easy to wear daily. It’s present on the hand without being oversized.
Why Tungsten
Tungsten carbide sits at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale — one below diamond and approximately 10 times harder than 18K gold. It won’t scratch from keys, tools, or rough surfaces. The polished finish holds indefinitely under normal wear without needing replating or polishing.
The weight is comparable to 18K gold. It feels solid and substantial on the hand — not a ring you’ll forget you’re wearing. Amy from Barnsley described her tungsten ring as feeling “very premium.” Donna from Mansfield called the quality “outstanding.”
Tungsten is hypoallergenic (nickel-bonded, not cobalt). The PVD finish is bonded at a molecular level rather than plated on top, so it won’t peel, tarnish, or react with skin.
Tungsten can’t be resized — the material is too hard to cut or reshape. If the fit isn’t right, return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives. Tracey went through this exact process and described the service as “great.”
How it Compares
A turquoise and abalone shell tungsten ring from a specialist jeweller typically costs several times what you’d pay here — and uses the same tungsten base with the same PVD process. The material is the same. The craftsmanship is the same.
The most consistent observation from tungsten ring buyers across our range is that the quality exceeds expectations. Sarah from Sheffield said her tungsten ring was “gorgeous and great quality.” Jessica from Keighley called the craftsmanship “absolutely amazing.” Jordan from Widnes put it plainly: “They could have charged more than they did and I would have still been very happy.”
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 turquoise and abalone shell combination makes the Rio one of the easier rings to choose for someone else — the colours give it instant visual impact without needing to know the recipient’s preferences in metals or widths. It’s the kind of ring that gets a reaction when the box opens.
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. Katie from London used the sizer process: “They sent a ring size then I confirmed size then it came back to me to try it on which fit perfectly.”
“Beautiful quality ring with good communication throughout. Great service especially as the ring had to be exchanged for one size up.”
Tracey Fullard-Powell, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Both Rio buyers gave it five stars. Tracey’s exchange was handled with clear communication throughout. Across the wider tungsten range, quality is the single most mentioned theme — buyers consistently describe the weight, finish, and construction as exceeding expectations. The PVD coating and polished finish read as a ring built to a higher standard than the price suggests.
“The quality of the ring is superb. They could have charged more than they did and I would have still been very happy.”
Jordan Smith, Widnes
Tungsten weighs about the same as 18K gold, and buyers who have tried lighter metals notice the difference immediately. For a ring with iridescent shell and vivid turquoise, what it looks like in person matters — across inlay rings, buyers consistently say the real thing exceeds the photos because the colour shift in abalone shell is nearly impossible to capture in a still image. Clare and Alan handle every order personally from Horsham.
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. Wrong size? Return it free and we’ll exchange it the same day it arrives. Tracey ordered the Rio from Puerto Rico and needed to go up one size — she described the service as “great” and the communication as smooth throughout. You’re dealing with real people in Horsham — call us on 01403 626130 if you need anything.
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.
