Two-Tone Wedding Band in Black Zirconium & Gold-Tone, 8mm

An 8mm black zirconium wedding band with a gold-tone IP-plated center stripe, finished in a combination of brushed and polished surfaces for contrasting texture across the band.

Zirconium is a contemporary metal used in modern wedding jewelry for its hardness and corrosion resistance. When heat-treated, its surface oxidizes to a deep, durable black that resists scratching far better than traditional precious metals. IP (ion plating) is a vacuum-deposition process that bonds a thin layer of color — here, a warm gold tone — to the metal substrate, producing a finish more wear-resistant than conventional electroplating.

The 8mm width reads as substantial and masculine, well-suited to medium and larger hand sizes. The two-tone palette — black exterior framing a gold-tone center — gives the band visual depth without ornament, and the mixed brushed-and-polished finish tends to age gracefully through daily wear. It suits a buyer drawn to modern alternative metals and a contemporary aesthetic for a wedding band built for the long haul.

Ships free on orders over $99. Arrives in Sophia Jewelers signature packaging.