“The USS California” 100% USA Made Serinium® Metal With Wood From The USS California
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$899.99
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$999.99
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Not Sure On The Size? We can send a free sizing kit after placing your order, select "send sizer" as finger size, or use sizing chart below.
“The USS California” 100% USA Made Serinium® Metal With Wood From The USS California
Sale price
$899.99
Regular price
$999.99
Save $100.00
BW James Jewelers
“The USS California” 100% USA Made Serinium® Metal With Wood From The USS California
About This Product
This ring is handcrafted with reclaimed teak wood from the Deck of the USS California BB 44 historic battleship sunk during Pearl Harbor Attack Dec. 7, 1941. She was sunk on Battleship Row and then re-floated and repaired getting back into battle in 1944. The ship was built in Vallejo, California at Mare Island in 1920. She became the Pacific Fleet Flagship from 1921 to 1941. Commissioned August 1921
This teak is Burmese and was milled in the late 1800's. It is over 120 years old and cannot be replicated. This teak was specifically milled for US and British battleships. When Japan took over Burma during World War II the supply was cut off. The ship was salvaged in 1959 in Baltimore by Bethlehem Shipbuilders the company that scrapped the ship. Thankfully some of the wood was saved so we can make this ring. The teak deck was purchased during salvage by a businessman from Southern California. Our supplier purchased this deck from the original purchaser about ten years ago, he also happens to be a huge ww2 history buff, his mom and dad were both in the navy in WWII.
The value of the wood is very high because of the historic value and the rarity of the teak itself. Each piece is one of a kind and the teak has its own grain characteristics, wear from use and burn marks from battle, repair and salvage. Some pieces have plugs where deck was bolted to hull. Finished with proper materials.
About the metal used in making this ring:
Rings crafted of Serinium® glow with beauty that will endure for a lifetime. Known as The Precious Contemporary Metal™, Serinium is a beautiful, bright white, ultra-hard metal. Forged at extreme temperatures and pressures, this high-tech alloy will never oxidize, tarnish, change shape or change color. Serinium® is also the safest contemporary metal — despite its hardness, a Serinium® ring can easily be removed in an emergency.
Serinium® rings are scratch-resistant, and are comfort fit and hypoallergenic. Hand crafted 100% In Utah USA by skilled jewelers, these beautiful bands can be customized as well.
Don't Know A Finger Size? Due to this ring being custom-made and to the longer lead time if you have not been professionally sized please select "Hold My Order And Send Me A Free Finger Sizer" When You Select This, We Will Send You A Sizing Kit To Find Your Exact Size. A Restocking Fee May Apply If Sizing Is Needed. (Allow 4-6 weeks for production)
SERINIUM is a Trademark filed by Matrix Metals, L.l.c.
Not Sure On Finger Size?
Worried about getting the wrong size? No worries! We have options:
Option 1.
Free Size Exchange*: After you place your order, if the ring does not fit, we offer a free ring size exchange with fast free shipping both ways. For up to 90 days!
Option 2. (Recommend if you do not know your size)
Select "Hold Order Send Sizing Kit" as the finger size when
making your purchase, then will send you a free sizing kit before we finalize production of our ring, once you receive the ring you can submit your size to us and we will ship out your ring.
Option 3.
Print out sizing kit. This is also a great option if this is an upgrade ring, you can use the current ring to find the perfect size.
Option:4 (While this is an option we recommend option 2 for the fastest turnaround times.)
Order our ring sizer kit.
*With custom made historical wood rings a re-sizing fee may apply
Shipping Time ETA
Our ready to ship, Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Rings And Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Rings have a 5-8 working day delivery time. USA handmade wood inlay rings 4-6 weeks. Special order rings are delivered in 4-8 weeks. Engagement and diamond ring and diamond band production is 4-6 weeks. Custom made diamond earrings and bracelets take 4-6 weeks.
•Risk-Free 30 Returns* With Free Size Exchange’s • Lifetime Ironclad Care Plan Available
30 day risk-free returns from order date, and free size exchanges on all our ready to ship styles.
Available For Purchase: Care-Plan covers: damage of any kind due to wear and tear, center stone and accent stone replacement due to loss or chipping and cracking, prong re-tipping, sizing or ring exchanges, refinishing, rhodium plating, and broken or bent ring shanks. This warranty extensively covers any damage you can cause to your ring with everyday wear. *please see our warranty page for for full terms and conditions.
*USA Custom Made And Historical Wood Rings are Non-Refundable. They are can be exchanged for a different size but A re-stocking fee may apply
FAQ's And Engraving
Can this ring be engraved?
Yes, with 25 character limit including spaces, engraving is hand written by our master jeweler. It takes about 2 weeks to be completed. It can be purchased at this link, after you submit your order. Keep in mind that when a item is engraved it is a final sale, so if your not sure on your size and want to use our risk free size exchange policy, you can always take your ring to a local trophy shop or jeweler to be engraved after you receive your ring.
Can my ring be worn in water?
All our gold and wood inlay rings are water-resistant, wood inlay rings by use of a durable water-resistant coating but not waterproof, as you will find with all wood inlay rings. Hand washing is just fine but these are not meant to to be worn in the shower or swimming in the ocean, you can use your free silicone ring we provide for these activities. But don't worry if you purchase our care-plan it will even cover any water damage that may occur, just in case you decide to jump into that pool at the party with your ring on.
Do You Offer Financing
We sure do! We offer several payment plan options through Affirm, and Shop Pay. Many of these plans even have 0% APR. You can apply at checkout to these plans.
Free Silicone Activity Band
*free silicone band only available while supplies last* Sizes 6-14 (black color is standard or grey alternative
What's In The Package?
All our wood inlay rings come with:
- Authentic Aged White Oak Bourbon Barrel Shaped Box
- Certificate Of Authenticity When Applicable*
- Risk-Free Size Exchange Instructions
- Free Medical Grade Silicone Activity Band
- Your Hand-Made Ring
A Ring That They WILL NOT WANT To Take Off...
"Just because it's whiskey, it doesn't make it a bourbon." Each bourbon barrel rings is one of a kind just like your special someone who will wear it. The barrels used in the making of this ring are hand cut in heart of bourbon country Kentucky. They are made from genuine aged reclaimed bourbon barrels. *free silicone band only available while supplies last*
Melissa S
My husband and I recently celebrated our 5th year anniversary. It's beautifully crafted and he immediately put it on...so he obviously loves it! The pictures online don’t do the ring any justice. If you have any hesitations, DON’T…Just buy it! You will not be disappointed!!
Our Rings Help A CHILD In Need Get A HOT MEAL.
Hundreds Of Meals Served And Counting...
We donate the funds directly to Samaritan’s Purse. Who is working with partner ministries to provide nutritious meals to schoolchildren in places like Bolivia and the Philippines.
Wood And Ring Quality
Unlike many other cheaper knockoff rings, our rings are made with solid rare wood, not cheap wood veneer's, that are thin and fall out easily. Our wood is hand cut in places like Lexington Kentucky, The Heart Of Bourbon Country. Our rings are made with some of the most durable and highest quality metals such as ceramic and tungsten carbide and many others. All of our rings come in a light comfort fit to insure all day comfort wearing them.
ECO Sustainability
All of our wood is sourced from reclaimed sources or sustainably harvested wood. Much of the wood was being used for scrap or in the process of being destroyed. For us, saving the wood to use in our rings is our small way of preserving our precious history.
Durable High-Tech Water Resistant Coating. Iron-Clad Care-Plan Available
All our our wood inlay rings are sealed with a high-tech, smooth water resistant and scratch resistant clear coating. This protects the wood for everyday normal wear. (For more extreme work or activity's we provide a free silicone band with your order) Optional Care Plan covers: damage of any kind due to wear and tear, chipping, cracking, sizing or ring exchange, refinishing. This warranty extensively covers any damage you can cause to your ring with everyday wear. If damage is beyond repair, a replacement ring will be issued.
Fast Shipping And 90 Day Risk Free Size Exchange
Worried about getting the wrong size? Almost all of our rings come with a 90 day free size exchange with free fast shipping both ways.* excludes custom made rings, in which a sizing fee may apply.
