More and more people are re-purchasing wedding rings or giving them as a surprise gift on their 10th, 20th, and 30th wedding anniversaries.
“Gifting a ring on a wedding anniversary is a beautiful way to celebrate and commemorate the love and bond between a couple. This gesture holds special significance for marking milestones in married life and serves as a wonderful means to express gratitude and affection.”
Mokumegane Color combinations: Platinum × White Gold × Pink Gold × Green Gold × Yellow Gold × Red Gold × Silver
Gemstones:Ruby (left) × Sakura Diamond (right)
Mokumegane Color combinations: Platinum × White Gold × Pink Gold × Green Gold × Yellow Gold × Red Gold × Silver
Gemstones(Right):Clear Diamond
Mokumegane Color combinations: White Gold × Pink Gold × Silver
Gemstones:Clear Diamond
Renewing your wedding rings on your anniversary is a great idea. Many couples choose to buy new wedding rings to celebrate their 10th, 20th, or 30th anniversary. It’s recommended to consider renewing them on this special occasion.
H.T and S.T:
The wedding rings made for us ten years ago have been very dear to us, symbolizing the connection of our families. Even after a decade, we still cherish them. This time, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary with two new family members, we are delighted to have new rings that bind us even closer. We will continue to treasure them.
A.T and E.T:
The design turned out even better than we had expected. We were drawn to the “wood grain” detail, and the final result left us thoroughly satisfied. These rings, purchased for our 10th wedding anniversary, have become something truly special. Thank you so much.
N.I and K.I:
We had these rings made for our 10th wedding anniversary. The wood grain is exceptionally beautiful, and we are very pleased with the outcome. We are grateful to my husband for making this purchase, and we plan to cherish them.
S.T and M.T:
Ten years have passed since our wedding, and we were able to engrave the names of our newly expanded family on the rings. Thanks to the unchanging concept and design, we were able to purchase rings once again. Thank you for the lovely rings.
S.H and Y.H:
We are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in 2022. While searching for something memorable, we found the Mokume Kinko-ya website and thought, “This is it!” I am incredibly happy to have something I fell in love with at first sight now in my hands. Thank you for creating such a wonderful ring, which is not only a ring but also a memorable experience. We are also grateful to the concierge team. Thank you very much.
Y.S and Y.S:
We are thrilled with how beautiful the rings have turned out. We lost our rings just before our 10th anniversary, but ultimately, we found rings that represent not only our 10 years of memories but something more.
T.O and M.O:
It was a surprise gift from my husband on our 10th-anniversary. We chose the design together. We deliberated over colors, shapes, and materials, but thanks to the helpful advice from the concierge, we were able to create a truly unique and beautiful ring. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the artisans and everyone involved who worked diligently behind the scenes. Thank you very much. We will cherish it forever.
Y.K and M.K:
We were able to create our 10th-anniversary commemorative ring at Mokume Kinko-ya, where we also had our wedding rings made. As someone from Tohoku, I am delighted to wear a ring that incorporates Akita’s traditional craftsmanship. The staff were very patient and accommodating to my indecisiveness, and we had a wonderful time! Thank you so much!
K.T:
We created new wedding rings to commemorate our 15th anniversary. Our children participated in the planning process, and we had a family ceremony to engrave each family member’s handwritten characters. We are extremely satisfied with the one-of-a-kind rings that we will cherish forever.
S.N and N.N:
The rings have a gentle and warm design. We are very pleased with the rings made for our 20th anniversary. We hope to continue working hard for the next 10 or 20 years. Thank you very much.
H.I:
The moment I opened the paulownia box and saw the rings, I was deeply moved by their beauty. I had been looking forward to this day, and I am delighted. I had our 25th-anniversary rings made at Mokume Kinko-ya, and I sincerely believe it was the right choice. I want to thank my husband for agreeing to this. Throughout the process, the staff and artisans patiently advised me on the finer details. Thank you!
Y.W:
I am grateful for the various requests you listened to at the store, and I appreciate the artisans who created such beautiful rings. We celebrated our 25th anniversary with these rings. We will cherish the rings and tie bars from now on. Thank you very much.
K.K:
Thank you very much for creating such a wonderful ring. We are delighted to wear a meaningful, heartfelt ring for our 25th anniversary. As our children have grown and become independent, it is a chance for us, as a couple, to start anew.
N.I:
I am deeply moved by the completed ring as a surprise gift for our 30th anniversary. I look forward to seeing my wife’s happy face when she receives it.
N.N and Y.N:
We were very impressed when we saw the completed ring. It’s truly a magnificent ring for our 30th anniversary. We are sincerely grateful. Thank you for creating such a wonderful ring. Please continue to make beautiful rings in the future.
K.Y and M.Y:
We had the opportunity to create a 30th-anniversary commemorative ring at Mokume Kinko-ya after having our wedding rings made here. I am delighted to wear a ring that incorporates the traditional craftsmanship of Akita, my hometown, every day. The staff were very patient and accommodating to my indecisiveness, and we had a wonderful time! We are grateful! Thank you very much.
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The diamond-mining process is an extremely energy-intensive procedure that harms the earth in ways. That’s why the man made diamond process of diamonds in labs is so Sustainable.
We will give you a diamond certificate graded by The IGI Laboratory Grown Diamond Report to prove the diamonds that passed the grading standard. You can see the color grades and clarity grades which fulfill the standard from the certificate.
【Instructions for use】
White gold has a calm tone, which will fit your hand well even when you get older. Recommended for those who like calm colors. At Mokumeganeya, many people choose it for their wedding rings.
In addition to introducing the characteristics of white gold, we would like to introduce wedding rings using white gold with order examples.
By various uses of white gold and combination of Mokumegane, the color and the mood of your rings can be one-of-a-kind. Why don’t you add white gold to your selection of your unique engagement ring and wedding rings?
Platinum (Pt)
Platinum (Pt) creates a blueish grey look. Its grey coloration is between white gold and silver.
Silver (SV)
Silver (SV) is the whitest and brightest out of all the metal.
White gold (WG)
White gold (WG) is a deep grey color.
Green gold (GG)
Green gold (GG) resembles fireflies. It is a fresh lemony color.
Yellow gold (YG)
Yellow gold (YG) is usually this color in general. It holds a warm yellowish appearance.
Pink gold (PG)
Pink gold (PG) is a warm color resembling a cherry blossom. It blends well on skin.
Each alloy contains the following metals:
Platinum 900: Platinum and palladium
18K white gold: Gold, silver, and palladium
18K pink gold: Gold, silver, and copper
18K yellow gold: Gold, silver, and copper
18K green gold: Gold, silver, and copper
Silver 925: Silver and copper
Wood grain patterns of Mokumegane are created by layering and joining various colored metals; called “production of laminated material.” It is easy to use pure gold and pure platinum for this production process, but they are very easy to be scratched.
Our highly skilled technique and various research results enable us to make our wedding rings by using 18K gold and platinum 900 which are not suitable for the lamination. We would like to introduce you our recommended combinations of Mokumegane using white gold.
Depending on which materials you choose for your Mokumegane, the appearance of the wood grain pattern will vary. Please find your favorite combinations.
The pattern has the strong contrast between white gold and silver and one line of pink gold appears just like a red thread in white gold and silver. This is a simple combination, but one line of pink gold which reminds you “The Red Thread of Fate” connecting two of you, stands out well.
The balance of the clear
white gold color and the warm pink gold color is very beautiful.
This combination is recommended for whoever wants both clear pattern appearance
and but blend well on skin tone.
Pink gold is getting popular for wedding rings.
It is said that the warm pink color like cherry blossoms blends to the skin most.
At Mokumeganeya, you can choose not only to use pink gold for the material of the Mokumegane, but also to use it for the liner depending on your preference.
In addition to introducing the characteristics of pink gold, we would like to introduce wedding rings using pink gold with order examples.
By various uses of pink gold and combination of Mokumegane, the color and the mood of your rings can be one-of-a-kind. Why don’t you add pink gold to your selection of your unique engagement ring and wedding rings?
Pink gold is a kind of colored gold. The colored gold is the gold whose color has been changed by adding other metals to pure gold. Pure gold has the characteristic of being easily scratched, so mixing with other metals, such as silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and palladium (Pd), increases its hardness and wear resistance in addition to the advantage of changing its color.
Mostly, the color of the gold changes depending on the ratio of silver and copper.
When silver is added more, the gold looks whitish. Green gold is created by adding silver mostly to gold.
On the other hand, copper is added more, the gold looks close to red gold.
Platinum (Pt)
Platinum (Pt) creates a blueish grey look. Its grey coloration is between white gold and silver.
Silver (SV)
Silver (SV) is the whitest and brightest out of all the metal.
Green gold (GG)
Green gold (GG) resembles fireflies. It is a fresh lemony color.
Yellow gold (YG)
Yellow gold (YG) is usually this color in general. It holds a warm yellowish appearance.
Pink gold (PG)
Pink gold (PG) is a warm color resembling a cherry blossom. It blends well on skin.
Each alloy contains the following metals:
Platinum 900: Platinum and palladium
18K white gold: Gold, silver, and palladium
18K pink gold: Gold, silver, and copper
18K yellow gold: Gold, silver, and copper
18K green gold: Gold, silver, and copper
Silver 925: Silver and copper
Wood grain patterns of Mokumegane are created by layering and joining various colored metals; called “production of laminated material.” It is easy to use pure gold and pure platinum for this production process, but they are very easy to be scratched.
Our highly skilled technique and various research results enable us to make our wedding rings by using 18K gold and platinum 900 which are not suitable for the lamination.
We would like to introduce you our recommended combinations of Mokumegane using pink gold. Depending on which materials you choose for your Mokumegane, the appearance of the wood grain pattern will vary. Please find your favorite combinations.
White gold (WG) × one line of pink gold (PG) × silver (SV)
The pattern has the strong contrast between white gold and silver and one line of pink gold appears just like a red thread in white gold and silver. This is a simple combination, but one line of pink gold which reminds you “The Red Thread of Fate” connecting two of you, stands out well.
Platinum (Pt) × one line of pink gold (PG) × silver (SV)
“Beni-hitosuji”, one line of pink gold, is floating in clear platinum.
The contrast with bluish tint of platinum enhances the pattern.
White gold (WG) × pink gold displayed evenly (PG) × silver (SV)
The balance of the clear white gold color and the warm pink gold color is very beautiful.
This combination is recommended for whoever wants both clear pattern appearance and but blend well on skin tone.
White gold (WG) × pink gold (PG) × green gold (GG) × silver (SV)
By adding a refreshing gold called green gold, you can enjoy a softer color of wood grain.
Pink gold (PG) × silver (SV)
You can enjoy its soft pattern which is blended to skin very well with the warm pink gold (PG) color. Its elegant appearance with the light silver color suits any occasion, fashion, and other jewelry.
This combination is very popular among both males and females because of the calm shade.
You can choose the materials for your liner from the following.
Platinum (Pt)
Because its specific gravity is heavier than gold and silver, it has a moist and comfortable texture. The liners are less likely to be damaged, so you can enjoy the eternal shine. It is popular for both males and females.
★Pink gold (PG)
The warm colored gold will show the color of your hand well. If the liners are bright pink gold, you can enjoy the color even when you take off your ring. It is especially popular for females.
Yellow gold (YG)
Because it has a gorgeous color just like the gold image, it will be a brightly colored ring when taken off. Recommended for those who like gold.
White gold (WG)
It has a calm tone, so it will look great on you even after years. Recommended for those who like calm colors.
In the above content, we introduced order examples of different appearance of wood grain patterns depending on the color combination using pink gold. Here are some order examples of wedding rings using pink gold by design.
Wedding rings: Koi-Kaze
Check out “Koi-Kaze” wedding rings≫
Wedding rings: Koi-Sakura
Check out “Koi-Sakura” wedding rings≫
Wedding rings: Beni-Hitosuji
We would like to introduce set rings of an engagement ring and a wedding ring to wear together. Our made-to-order rings enable you to design your only one ring coordinate.
We have several types of set ring designs made to wear both of an engagement ring and a wedding ring together and match each other very well.
They are designed to look beautiful when both an engagement ring and a wedding ring are worn together. However, they also look beautiful with just an engagement itself and a wedding ring itself.
Engagement ring: Koi-kaze × Wedding ring: Koi-kaze
Engagement ring: Tsuki-Sakura × Wedding ring: Tsuki-Sakura
Engagement ring: Sakura-Awase × Wedding ring: Sakura-Awase
Engagement ring: Yumi-Sakura × Wedding ring: Yumi-Sakura
Engagement ring: Koi-Sakura × Wedding ring: Koi-Sakura
Besides the same design of an engagement ring and a wedding ring, some designs can fit well to wear together, such as wavy, V-shaped, and straight. Because our rings are all made-to-order, we can set melee sized gemstones on the places where you feel uncomfortable with spaces between an engagement ring and a wedding ring. Please contact us for the further information.
Engagement ring: Sakura-Gokoro × Wedding ring: Koi-kaze
Here are the basic knowledge of wedding bands, average prices, and tips of how to choose the ones.
We also introduce statistic data, such as expense and period of preparing for wedding bands.
Mokumeganeya, a bridal jewelry brand specialized in made-to-order, sincerely support you to choose wedding bands once in a lifetime.
<Wedding rings>
A ring exchanged as a marriage vow.
In Japan, it is generally worn on the left ring finger. Originally a Christian custom.
Marriage rings.
Referred from Kojien, Japanese dictionary published by Iwanami
Click here for the list of MOKUMEGANEYA wedding bands »
The wedding band, which was originally a Christian custom, was brought to Japan over time, and it is become a general custom beyond religion. When was the wedding band born?
<Wedding rings>
Wedding rings have been exchanged since ancient Roman times. At first, they were made of iron, but at the end of the Roman period, it changed to gold. Even today, many people in Europe and the United States make their wedding rings with gold, while in Japan, platinum is overwhelmingly poplar for the wedding rings.
Referred from Japan Jewelry Association
Western wedding ring culture seems to have handed down not only the custom, but also the material from the end of ancient Roman times. How deep the history of the wedding rings is!
We make wedding rings by creating Mokumegane from various combination of gold and platinum.
READ MORE about Mokumegane combination »
Wedding rings and engagement rings are also called bridal jewelry and are worn on the left ring finger. But do you know why it is the left ring finger?
The left hand symbolizes “submission and trust”, and especially ring finger had been told to symbolize “creation”. In ancient Egypt, people said the blood vessel of the left ring finger was connected to the heart, and that was why bridal jewelry, a symbol of love, was worn on this finger. It is also said that people wore the rings on the left ring finger to show their obedience to the partners because it is a weak finger that cannot be used with one finger.
Referred from Japan Jewelry Association
The reason for wearing wedding rings on the left ring finger seems to symbolize submission, trust, and connection of the heart. Would you like to cherish your wedding ring after you know that reason?
According to the Zexy wedding trend survey in Tokyo area in 2018, people start to consider their wedding rings 8.7 months on average before their wedding days. The average time to decide on rings to purchase is 6.9 months before the wedding. In another word, the period for considering wedding rings is about 1.8 months on average.
According to the Zexy wedding trend survey in Tokyo area in 2018, the average price of wedding rings, a pair of man’s ring and lady’s ring, people spend seems to be JPY 254,000 (about USD 2,400).
When asking the wedding ring buyers what to consider when deciding on a wedding ring, the design was the highest at 92%, the price was 48%, the material of the ring was 35%, the quality of the ring was 35%, and the brand was 29%.
In the following, we will introduce the clinchers of those who actually purchased wedding rings and engagement rings at MOKUMEGANEYA.
U.S.A. Mr. M. C.
We really loved the beautiful wood-grain effect – we wanted rings that echoed something in the natural world. We also loved the idea of our rings being two halves of the same set of metals.
Canada Mr. A. B.
We loved the design as the rings are very unique. We also lived in Japan for 2 years so we liked the idea of having our rings made there.
Canada Mr. J. N. & Ms. K. L.
We were looking for a set of wedding rings made in Japan since Japan holds so many special memories for us, especially the iconic cherry blossom flowers. MOKUMEGANEYA is actually specialized in wedding rings AND cherry blossom style. This is the reason why we chose to order here.
Canada Mr. G. I. & Ms. K. L.
Special technique, very unique design for each ring, traditional Japanese craft.
+ We plan to come to Japan for our Honeymoon.
Australia Mr. B. S. & Ms. L. M.
The beauty of the designs, the meaning and bond of the sharing ceremony and the similar tradition to the sword making of the Samurai.
Australia Ms. K. R.
My fiancé and I came to Japan and he saw the ring and thought it is what he wanted for his wedding ring. So that is why.
R. F. U.S.A.
★★★★★
So happy we chose Mokumeganeya for our wedding rings! Excellent customer service, One of a kind jewelry, something so special!
J. M. U.S.A.
★★★★★
I couldn’t have wished for a better experience. Everyone was very kind and helpful, and my fiancé and I are extraordinarily happy with our ring and pendant.
M. E. Australia
★★★★★
Beautifully made ring. The staff were exceptional. Would highly recommend.
C. M. Australia
★★★★★
Excellent service and product. We’re both very happy with the rings.
L. M. Canada
★★★★★
At first I was nervous about buying a ring online because I would bot be able to see it first. Once it arrived, however, all my fears washed away and I was left with an absolutely beautiful ring that I know my partner will love.
K. L. Canada
★★★★★
We love our wedding band for him and rectangle pendant with diamond for her made from the same billet!!! Because the process is traditional and the result is unique each time, the ring and pendant are truly special for us and deeply meaningful.
Here are the basic knowledge of engagement rings, average prices, and tips of how to choose the ones. We also introduce statistic data, such as expense and period of preparing for wedding bands. Mokumeganeya, a bridal jewelry brand specialized in made-to-order, sincerely support you to choose engagement rings once in a lifetime.
Do you know what an engagement ring is? We have searched for the meaning from two books.
Referred from Kojien, Japanese dictionary published by Iwanami
<Engagement rings> A ring gifted as a sign of the engagement.
<Engagement rings> A ring gifted from a man to a woman when they get engaged. Many people in Japan give diamond rings.
Referred from Japan Jewelry Association
Click here for the list of MOKUMEGANEYA engagement rings »
Speaking of engagement rings, a large number of people give diamonds. But when did the custom begin?
The first person who gifted a diamond engagement ring is the Grand Duchy of Maximillian in Austria. About 500 years ago, in 1477, he gave Princess Marie in Burgundy the half-rounded ring with diamonds made in a shape of M.
Referred from Japan Jewelry Association
(snip) Also, the engagement ring presented by Prince Albert to the British Queen Victoria who married him in February, 1840 was a snake-type engagement ring with an emerald.
Moreover, engagement rings and wedding rings are called “bridal rings”, too. Where did it come from?
Even in the Europe and U.S.A., the custom of giving both engagement rings and wedding rings started in the 19th century. Before that, people gave either engagement rings or wedding rings depending on whether the church in that era considered marriage or engagement was more important.
Referred from Japan Jewelry Association
At Mokumeganeya, engagement rings with “SAKURA DIAMOND”, diamonds that cherry blossoms are floating, are popular.
READ MORE about SAKURA DIAMOND »
Wedding rings and engagement rings are also called bridal rings and are worn on the left ring finger. But do you know why it is the left ring finger?
The left hand symbolizes “submission and trust”, and especially ring finger had been told to symbolize “creation”. In ancient Egypt, people said the blood vessel of the left ring finger was connected to the heart, and that was why bridal jewelry, a symbol of love, was worn on this finger.
It is also said that people wore the rings on the left ring finger to show their obedience to the partners because it is a weak finger that cannot be used with one finger.
Referred from Japan Jewelry Association
According to the Zexy, a Japanese wedding magazine, wedding trend survey in Tokyo area in 2018, people start to consider their engagement rings 12.3 months on average before their wedding days. Also, the average time to decide on rings to purchase is 10.9 months before the wedding. In another word, the period for considering wedding rings is about 1.4 months on average.
*Average of responses from 750 respondents who have had weddings nationwide
According to the Zexy wedding trend survey in Tokyo area in 2018, when asking about how much money people spent on their engagement rings, between JPY 300,000 and 400,000 was the highest at 26%, followed by 19% of JPY 200,000 to 300,000 and 14% for JPY 400,000 to 500,000. The average price seems to be JPY 419,000 (about USD 4,200).
When asking the engagement ring buyers what to consider when deciding on an engagement ring, the design was the highest at 80%, the 4Cs; carat, color, clarity, and cut, of the diamond was 43%, and the price was 42%.
In the following, we will introduce the clinchers of those who actually purchased engagement rings and wedding rings at MOKUMEGANEYA.
U.S.A. Mr. K. A.
I chose MOKUMEGANEYA for this special occasion because I wanted a ring that was as unique and special as my sweetheart. The mokume pattern caught my eye because of its beauty and how every design is different. My Japanese heritage is also important to me and I wanted to share it with (hopefully) soon-to-be wife!
U.S.A. Mr. G. C.
I wanted to purchase a one-of-a-kind ring that few others would have.
Many manufacturers produce the same style rings, & everybody else’s rings look the same. I am very happy about have nice and unique ring come out.
U. K. Mr. A. T.
I was interested in the Mokume Gane style of metalwork and found Mokumeganeya jewelry to be of the highest standard available.
Portugal Mr. V. R.
They are very beautiful, but the main reason were the Sakura petals.