Wondering how
engagement rings achieve their stunning finishes? Whether crafted from gold or platinum, the precious metal of an engagement ring is polished to create a bright, high-gloss shine. This process, known as "
high-gloss polishing", results in a flat, reflective surface.
However, if you prefer a more understated look, a
matte finish might be the perfect choice.
Creating a matte finish involves slightly roughening the surface of the ring to reduce light reflection. Interestingly, you can even combine both finishes for a unique look, with parts of the ring appearing shiny and others matte. There are various types of matte finishes for engagement rings:
- Sand matte finish: achieved by blasting the ring with quartz sand, creating a dotted, robust texture
- Transverse matteand longitudinal matte: result from sanding in specific directions
- Brushed ice matte: gives a coarser appearance reminiscent of ice crystals
Generally,
larger engagement rings and wider bands showcase matte finishes better than fine, delicate rings, where the subtle texture might go unnoticed.
During this process, exactly the opposite happens. The engagement ring surface is slightly roughened and the light is less reflected. Both effects or finishes can also be combined together. For example, one part of the ring appears shiny and the other matte.
With matte engagement rings, a distinction is also made between different types of matting. One possible finish is
sand matte when the ring is blasted with quartz sand, which leaves a slightly dotted and relatively robust surface. Furthermore, there are
transverse matte and
longitudinal matte finishes, these styles result from sanding in a certain direction. Brushed
ice matte creates a somewhat coarser look reminiscent of ice crystals.
In general,
large engagement rings and
wider ring bands are better suited for matte engagement rings than very fine and delicate rings, where the optical effect is lost due to the small surface of the ring.