Wooden Ring Gauge

Wooden Ring Durability

Will Wooden Rings Last?

There are 3 factors that determine how long your wooden ring will last: We can only control the first two variables.

1) Wood Quality

When I was a kid, I used to make wooden rings out of pine and cedar. The rings would last anywhere from a couple hours to a couple weeks. As I got older, I discovered that some woods are harder than other woods, and that pine and cedar are two of the softest woods you can find. Now, Waskerd is constantly after the most durable, highest quality woods in the world, so your wooden ring will last as long as possible.

2) Ring Shapes

With the ring shape, there is a trade off between strength and comfort. The thicker the ring is, the more durable it will be and the more of a presence it will have on your finger, but the thinner it is, the more comfortable it will be and the less you will notice it on your finger. Waskerd will work with you to ensure your ring has just the right girth and profile shape.

3) How to treat your wooden ring

As with anything of value, the more careful you are with your ring, the longer it will last. Most people's day to day lives are not too strenuous for a wooden ring, but here is a list of the types of activities that can put heavy strain on a wooden ring:

Can wooden rings get wet?

The more you get your ring wet, the more it will break down the wood. Although there will not be any wax or sealant on your ring, as the oils from your hands are absorbed into the wood, it will actually make the ring more water-resistant. To prolong the life of your wooden ring, we recommended drying off your finger and the ring with a T-shirt or thin cloth if they get wet.

If you treat your ring right, it can last a long time. Your wooden ring will transform with you as you wear it. The two rings at the top of the page are made out of the exact same block of hard maple—the one on the left has been worn for a little over a year. Different woods will transform in different ways. Read more about the woods Waskerd offers.