The Driftline - Black Tantalum Ring with Brushed Center and Polished Edges

Wide Black Tantalum Men's Wedding Band with Brushed Finish and Polished Edges - 9mm Width

The Driftline is 9mm black tantalum with brushed center and polished edges, which puts you into serious statement ring territory. At this width, you're wearing what feels like a substantial piece of equipment on your finger. The black coating makes it look even more dramatic, though that coating's going to show wear pretty quickly on a ring this wide.

Nine millimeters means lots of surface area for the coating to get damaged. Those polished edges are prime targets for scratches that'll show up as silver marks against the black background. The brushed center might hide some wear better, but with this much ring, you're going to notice every ding and scratch.

Black tantalum is regular tantalum with surface treatment to make it black. The coating wears through with daily contact, and on a 9mm ring you've got more opportunities for damage. Expect the black to start looking patchy or gray-black after regular wear, especially if you actually use your hands for anything.

At 9mm width, comfort becomes a real issue. Heavy ring, lots of finger coverage, and tantalum's density makes it feel even more substantial. Some people love that presence, others find it restrictive or annoying for daily tasks. Really depends on your hands and lifestyle.

Can't resize tantalum rings, and at 9mm you absolutely need to get the sizing right. Wide rings feel different than narrow ones - what's comfortable at 6mm might be tight at 9mm just because of the coverage area. The coating makes any repairs or modifications basically impossible.

This appeals to people who want maximum impact from their wedding ring. Very masculine, industrial looking, impossible to ignore. But it's definitely not appropriate for every workplace or social situation, and the practical challenges of wearing something this substantial daily are real.

Medical grade tantalum underneath, hypoallergenic. The coating adds variables depending on what process is used.

Material: Tantalum
Style: Flat / Stepped Edge
Ring Width: 9mm
Color: Gray
Finish: Brushed top / Polished edges
Shank style: Comfort-fit

Devision -Men
Collection - Tantalum Ring
Color Black
Material Tantalum
Width 9mm
Finish Brushed / Polished edges
Style Flat / Stepped Edges
Thickness: 2 mm

Free standard shipping to the U.S
Processing time one week
Returns are accepted within 30 days of shipment for eligible items ( without personalization, custom orders)