Most wedding magazines will tell you to pick a flawless, shiny band that looks the same as everyone else’s. Cool if that’s your thing – but if you’re here, we’re guessing it’s not. Your ring doesn’t have to be a sterile piece of jewellery polished within an inch of its life. It can be raw, hammered, scarred, molten. It can feel lived-in from day one, carrying a story and texture that grows with you.

At Wild Fawn, we believe texture is where the soul of the ring lives. Every dent, scratch, or matte surface becomes part of its character, reminding you that love isn’t about looking perfect – it’s about being real.

What Do We Mean by Texture?

Texture refers to the surface finish applied to a wedding ring, which can completely change the look and feel of the design. A high-shine polished ring gives you a clean, classic look, while a brushed matte finish offers softness and subtlety. A hammered ring is full of movement and tactility, while a satin or frosted finish gives a more modern, diffused feel. Each one has varying levels of radiance, intricacy, and practicality, suitable for different moods, personalities, and tastes.

Why Choose a Non-Traditional Finish?

A textured wedding ring can add warmth, craft, and authenticity. For many of our couples, it’s about finding a ring that feels true to them, something less expected, more lived-in, and more ‘them’. And because we hand-make and finish every ring in our workshop, no two are ever exactly the same, making your rings as individual as your relationship.

Most Loved Wedding Ring Textures and Why People Choose Them

Hammered

Probably the most popular texture after polished, a hammered wedding ring provides a handcrafted effect that’s truly one-of-a-kind. The hammered finish can be achieved using a goldsmith’s hammer to create a depth and texture that beautifully catches the light when worn. A daintier hammered effect can be created with a small, rounded hammer head, or a chunkier, raw style can be achieved with a a larger, flatter tool. A hammered wedding ring can suit anyone looking for a uniquely textured ring that naturally becomes more nuanced over time, growing with them and the joyful twists and turns of marriage.

Frosted

A frosted wedding ring is a great choice if you want a touch of radiance without the high shine of a polished ring. This icy, matte texture provides an element of subtlety while being durable and less susceptible to noticeable scratches.

Brushed

Created by brushing fine lines onto the surface of the ring, brushed wedding rings are sleek and understated. This texture combines the elegance of a low-lustre finish with the beauty of hand-crafted detail.

Satin

Designed to look slightly worn and faded, a satin finish is a mid-point between high-shine and matte, providing an ‘unpolished’, well-loved aesthetic. Like frosted and brushed, satin wedding rings bring an element of radiance without the mirror shine of a polished ring, while still being classic in texture without a non-traditional finish.

Polished

While it’s the first finish that comes to mind when thinking of wedding rings, there’s something special about a polished wedding ring. While there are more unique textures out there, a polished wedding ring sings tunes of elegance and grace that will never go out of style, and should be chosen if it’s the one that tells your story best.

If you love a polished wedding ring but want one with a difference, you could explore unique shapes, engraved designs, and the addition of stones to elevate this timeless classic.

Beyond the Band

When choosing wedding rings (and planning a wedding in general), there shouldn’t be a rulebook. If you’re looking for something beyond a classic textured or polished gold band don’t be afraid to explore non-conventional styles and shapes.  These may not necessarily say ‘wedding’, but if they speak to you and your love story, anything can be a wedding ring! 

Originally crafted from wax and inspired by nature, we adore making our non-traditional wedding rings shaped by branches, spirals, waves, and shapes in the sky. For the ethically-minded sparkle lover, eternity and stoned wedding rings are especially popular amongst nearly-weds, which we craft using only lab-grown diamonds or ethically-sourced sapphires.

Choosing a sustainable wedding ring with texture is about letting go of the pressure to be perfect and choosing something that feels right for you. Something you’ll enjoy wearing every day that reflects your values, your taste, and your story.

In a world of mass-produced shine, there’s something quietly powerful about choosing a ring with character.