{"product_id":"925-sterling-silver-double-band-ring-plaited-oxidised-j-l","title":"925 Sterling Silver Double Band Ring - Plaited \u0026 Oxidised - J-L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDouble Band Ring — Two Rails, One Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reads as two rings and is only ever one. The lower rail is a flat band worked into a plaited chevron weave, the kind of over-under braid you would find in a leather strap, with the recesses darkened so every crossing stands out. Above it, held a clear gap away by a small block at each end, runs a plain round wire polished bright. The contrast is the whole idea: one rail busy and matte-dark, the other silent and shining. Solid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/925-silver\" title=\"925 Sterling Silver Collection\"\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e, 1.732g, stamped S925 along the upper rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaiting is older than metalworking. People braided grass, hide and hair into bands long before anyone could draw a wire, and when the first metalsmiths wanted a band to look considered rather than plain, this is the pattern they copied — the weave was already the visual shorthand for something made by hand and meant to last. On where the wearable band began, read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/blogs\/jewelwhy1000\/the-first-bracelets-humans-ever-wore\"\u003eThe First Bracelets Humans Ever Wore\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #f5f7f7; color: #205451; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #205451; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #266266;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #205451; color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #266266;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver, stamped S925\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e1.732g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eTwo parallel rails — a plaited chevron weave below, a plain polished wire above, joined at two end blocks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePolished, with the weave oxidised dark in the recesses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eSize Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eAdjustable, fits approx. UK J–L (US 5–6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMetal Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eS925 on the plain upper rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9e2e2;\"\u003eDouble band, antiqued, everyday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fdf8ec; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #205451;\"\u003e💡 925 or 足銀 999 — why a ring is never pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003ePure silver (足銀 999, 99.9%) actually costs a little more per gram — but it is far too soft for a ring, and a band made from it goes out of round on the hand within weeks. \u003cstrong\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e adds 7.5% copper for hardness: that is what lets a band keep its shape and a polish keep its shine. The engineered choice, not the cheaper one. Genuine 925 develops a soft grey patina that polishes off — green in the grooves means base metal underneath. Full explanation in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/925-vs-s925-silver-explained-hallmark-meaning-purity-jewellery-tips\" title=\"925 vs S925 Silver Explained\"\u003e925 vs S925 guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and day-to-day care on the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/carecard-how-to-care-for-silver-jewellery\" title=\"925 Sterling Silver Care Card\"\u003eSilver Care Card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Is the dark colour in the weave going to wear off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is oxidisation — a deliberate darkening of the silver in the recesses, not a coating — and it sits below the raised surfaces where fingers do not reach, so it lasts well. It will lighten slowly over years of wear, which most people find improves it. What will strip it in one go is a silver dip, so please do not use one on this ring (see FAQ 5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Is it one ring or two?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne. The two rails are joined by a solid block at each end, so they move together and adjust together. You get the look of a double stack without the two rings drifting apart or rotating out of line during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Does it need a UK hallmark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. UK law requires assay hallmarking on silver articles of 7.78g and above; this ring is well under that, so it is exempt, and the S925 on the upper rail is the maker’s fineness mark rather than an assay office hallmark. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/how-to-identify-genuine-925-sterling-silver-a-buyer-safe-guide-for-everyday-jewellery-lovers\" title=\"How to identify genuine 925 sterling silver\"\u003eguide to identifying genuine 925\u003c\/a\u003e explains what to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. How do I find my size, and how does an adjustable band work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one runs small — roughly UK J to L, so it suits a smaller finger or works as a pinky ring. The band is open at the back and flexes across that range rather than locking to one size; ease it a little at a time, holding it near the opening rather than over the weave. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/ring-size-guide-uk\" title=\"UK Ring Size Guide\"\u003eUK ring size guide\u003c\/a\u003e converts UK, US and EU sizes and shows how to measure a finger at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. How do I clean it without losing the dark recesses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA soft dry cloth on the raised surfaces and the upper rail only, and nothing at all in the grooves. \u003cstrong\u003eNever use a silver dip or an ultrasonic cleaner on an oxidised piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dip removes the darkening in seconds and it cannot be put back at home. Full guidance on the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/jewellery-materials-care\/carecard-how-to-care-for-silver-jewellery\" title=\"925 Sterling Silver Care Card\"\u003eSilver Care Card\u003c\/a\u003e and across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelcare\"\u003eJewelCare™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Style the Double Band Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt already is a stack, so it does not need another ring beside it — give it a finger of its own and let the two rails do the layering. The dark weave also makes it the one piece in a silver stack that reads at a distance, which is useful if everything else you wear is polished and plain. Explore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/925-silver\"\u003e925 Sterling Silver Jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/collections\/rings\"\u003eRings\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/jewelgift\"\u003eJewelGift™\u003c\/a\u003e for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JEWELHUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57326795686153,"sku":"SASIR026","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9626\/6249\/files\/SASIR026-s925.jpg?v=1789308805","url":"https:\/\/jewelhub.co.uk\/products\/925-sterling-silver-double-band-ring-plaited-oxidised-j-l","provider":"JewelHub.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}