
Black tungsten carbide · 8mm · Brushed
The Alloy
$155

Gunmetal tungsten carbide · 8mm · Brushed
(48 reviews)
$155
Free US shipping.
A brushed gunmetal face framed by polished bevels and stepped grooves lined in rose gold, so the light breaks twice across an otherwise plain band.
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Every band is comfort fit, with a gently rounded interior so it passes the knuckle more easily than a flat-profile ring. Comfort-fit bands usually run about a half size larger than standard, if you are between sizes, take the smaller one.
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Three free replacements per order, for any reason: lost, broken or the wrong size. Size exchanges are free and do not count as a replacement. There is no time limit. No receipt hunting and no argument. How it works.
Warm water, mild soap, soft cloth. Avoid abrasive polishes: tungsten carbide does not need them and they can dull a brushed finish. Remove it before heavy lifting. Tungsten is very hard, which means under extreme force it cracks rather than bends.
I like the rose gold with my skin tone. It's a small detail within a mostly gunmetal design, and that balance works really well for me. I've enjoyed wearing it with the simple clothes I already own.
Blaine I.
Next to my old band, this looks more defined. The stepped outline is what persuaded me to change styles. It feels like something I chose for myself, even though it was a gift. He knows me well!
Megan M.
I wore this for our May wedding, and putting it on was one of those moments that made everything feel real. The photographer caught my wife's hand over mine just afterward. I love that picture, and I still enjoy seeing the small warm lines around the gunmetal face.
Colin Y.
We spent a Sunday afternoon choosing our bands with music on and coffee going cold beside us. This was the one I kept opening again. It looks smart with the jacket I wore for the ceremony and works just as well with the clothes I wear during the week.
Jerry D.
My wife gave this to me at our anniversary dinner. She'd wrapped it with the card, so opening both together was a lovely surprise. The gunmetal face is very much my style, and the rose gold was a thoughtful touch from her. I've enjoyed wearing her choice every day since.
Jeremy C.
We chose this for my husband after he kept returning to pictures of stepped bands. Holding it was even nicer than seeing the image. He enjoys the brushed face, and I like the rose gold detail on his hand.
Briar X.
The face has a directional brushed texture, while the bevels catch more light. That difference is clearer in person. So happy with this ring! It's become a favorite of mine, and I love the way it looks in daylight.
Joshua R.
The edges are my favorite part. There's a little extra detail there when I turn my hand, while the face stays quite simple. It's the kind of thing I can enjoy myself during an ordinary day. My partner likes that the rose gold relates to her jewelry too.
Raymond W.
This is The Aegis I reach for when I'm getting dressed for work as well as when we're going out. My wife chose it with me, and she particularly likes the warm accent along the edges. It feels like something that belongs with my watch and the rest of my usual things.
Steven C.
My dad asked to see this when we met for lunch, and we ended up talking about the bands we'd each chosen for our weddings. I like having that conversation attached to it now. The stepped outline gives it character, and the warmer details are especially nice in daylight.
Kyle K.
Bought The Aegis for my brother. The gunmetal and rose gold look beautiful together. He opened it while we were all sitting around after dinner and put it straight on. Such a good gift, and it looks fantastic on him. Really pleased with how it turned out!
Elijah C.
I wore this with a dark sweater for our engagement pictures. The color combination looked lovely against the sleeve. My partner and I were pleased with the result, and I like wearing it with ordinary clothes just as much.
Callan C.
My wife and I decided to get married two weeks after getting engaged. I'd ordered two other rings before this one and paid to expedite both. You saved the day. It shipped within hours of my order and arrived in two days. It's absolutely gorgeous, my wife loves it, and everyone who's seen it has asked where we got it. We both love seeing it in the photographs from our ceremony. It's a beautiful reminder of a really happy day, and I enjoy putting it on every morning.
Zora A.
My partner gave me this on the day we booked our venue. It made an already happy afternoon even better. I enjoy the stepped edges, and wearing the ring brings back that excitement while we plan the rest.
Bowen N.
Happy with where it settles. We love it! My husband tried it on as soon as we opened it and kept holding his hand out for me to see. It suits him so well. Couldn't be happier with the style we chose.
Spencer B.
The surprise opening the box was how restrained the rose gold looks against gunmetal. My fiance liked it straight away. We're both really happy with the way the colors work together.
Cameron T.
Really pleased with this choice. The face has the simple appearance I enjoy, and there's a different little view around the edges. My fiance likes pointing those details out. It was fun choosing a band we were both interested in.
Baylor Y.
The edges give the ring a distinct shape when you look at it across your hand. That's my favorite thing about it. The warmer lines are a lovely addition, and my partner says the overall style is very me.
Callie H.
The gunmetal face is the part you see first. The rose gold shows up more when I turn my hand. My favorite thing is how easily it goes with the rest of my accessories. Absolutely delighted with it.
Anthony C.
We put our rings beside the handwritten vows while getting ready. The close picture is lovely, especially the warm detail on mine. I enjoy having both the photograph and the ring as reminders of that morning together.
Beck D.
I have not taken it off to sleep since the first week. The whole look just works for me. My wife says it's very much my style, and I agree.
Kevin M.
Eight millimeters sounded intimidating on paper. Beautiful ring! I put it on for our engagement photos and loved how it looked beside my fiance's ring. We chose our bands separately, and they go together so well. Very happy with this one.
William C.
Its first outing was my sister's wedding in October. My husband picked this to replace a thinner ring. I like that the outline is bold while the face stays fairly quiet. It looks great on him, and he loves wearing it. A really lovely way to mark our wedding.
Tara D.
My fiance picked this out after looking through so many shops and sites. When it arrived we were both so impressed. I've already recommended this company to several people. It's lovely seeing how excited he is about the ring. It looks fantastic on him, and the whole choice feels really personal to the things he enjoys wearing.
Sanaa L.
I bought this to celebrate finishing a course I'd worked hard on. The gunmetal suits what I already wear, and the rose gold gives it a small celebratory detail. It feels like a nice way to remember the occasion.
Cecilia M.
My husband chose the design, and I bought it for his birthday. He was most excited about the stepped outline. It's been lovely seeing him enjoy the band he picked, especially when someone asks what the occasion was.
Alina P.
I like the little change in level at the edges. It gives a fairly plain band something to look at sideways. Everything about the design feels well thought out. It looks great in our wedding pictures, too.
Abigail L.
I got this as a gift for my boyfriend, so the review is from me. Everything is smooth and beautifully finished. A steal for the price. He was so excited when he tried it on. I love seeing how pleased he is with it, and it looks fantastic with the things he usually wears.
Odette C.
This has become the thing I put on before my watch. The brushed face suits the clothes I actually wear. It's one of those things I enjoy every time I pick it up. Beautifully done and very comfortable.
Doris G.
Someone at a fundraiser asked about the color combination. Gunmetal and rose gold was a better choice for me than expected. My wife and I are both impressed with it. The design has just the right amount of personality for me.
Louis W.
My favorite view is from the side, where you can see the changes along the edges. The gunmetal face works with the things I wear every day. My partner noticed the rose gold first, so we each found a detail to enjoy.
Abel A.
My brother helped me choose this from a few saved pictures. He thought the gunmetal would suit me, and he was right. It goes nicely with the dark jacket I wore for the ceremony and the shirts I use for work.
Ayla T.
This is my first ring chosen as a personal accessory, and I'm really enjoying it. I like having something alongside my watch that feels intentional. The brushed finish and stepped edges were the details that drew me in.
Ari E.
My fiancee and I are extremely satisfied with this band. I'll recommend this shop to any groom looking for a great wedding band. We've enjoyed showing our friends the band we chose. It's beautiful on my hand and feels really comfortable. My fiancee is just as pleased as I am with the whole design.
Emil F.
I like the gunmetal against a white shirt. There is enough detail around the sides to make it interesting up close, while the top still looks fairly simple. It's exactly the sort of accessory I enjoy wearing.
Amos U.
Ordered in June for an August wedding and it arrived with three weeks to spare. We chose this for an outdoor ceremony. The warmer accents looked especially good in our close-up hand photos. My partner keeps pointing out how good it looks. Really glad we picked this one together.
Joseph S.
The design is easy to recognize among my things. I like setting it next to my watch in the evening and seeing the warm grooves against gunmetal. It's a handsome band that feels personal to my style.
Brady S.
That small connection sold me. I wore The Aegis to our rehearsal dinner and my sister noticed it before we'd even sat down. She loved the warm detail. It's comfortable, looks great on my hand, and feels like a really personal choice.
Adrian D.
It shipped quickly and arrived a day early. Seamless experience and I'd certainly recommend it. My fiance was really pleased when I tried it on. It looks lovely on my hand, feels great to wear, and has been a happy part of our wedding plans.
Dario N.
Such a thoughtful present from my wife. She'd remembered that I liked gunmetal jewelry and chose this for our anniversary. I enjoy the little changes in level along the sides. It looks particularly good beside the watch she gave me previously.
Chance W.
I gave this to my partner with a card about our first year together. He liked the design immediately and wore it when we went out that evening. The warm detail around the gunmetal looks especially good on him.
Arthur J.
The outside has a really pleasing outline. I enjoy the little rose gold grooves whenever I hold the ring before putting it on. It looks good beside my everyday watch and has become a piece I regularly reach for.
Aubrey O.
Took a side-view photo to decide. The changes in height along the edges mattered more to me than the view from above. We took a few photos outside after opening it, and the detail showed up beautifully. My fiance keeps looking at his hand and smiling. That pretty much says everything about how pleased we are.
Alana K.
Picked this for myself to mark a promotion. I wanted something I could wear with work clothes and still enjoy on weekends. The brushed face is really handsome, and the warm grooves make it feel like a considered choice.
Adeline F.
The warm color is what makes this one feel special to us. My partner wears rose gold, and it gives our rings a connection we both like. We chose different shapes, which makes seeing the two together even nicer.
Ana Z.
Our wedding plans have involved plenty of lists, so choosing something purely because we enjoyed it was lovely. This was our favorite for me. The brushed face looks good on my hand, and we both like the warmer edge detail.
Cecily R.
My manager spotted the stepped edges at dinner before I mentioned The Aegis. The little bit of rose gold makes it feel special. I've had several compliments on the combination already.
James C.
The rose gold is a lovely little accent. I have a watch with a warm-colored detail, and the two look very good together. Wearing them has become my favorite part of putting an outfit together for dinner.
Aidan K.