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Men's Wedding Band Widths Guide

Choosing the perfect men's wedding band involves a careful consideration of several factors, and among the most impor...

Wedding Ring & Wedding Band Engraving Ideas

From initials, to meaningful dates, to fingerprints, your options for ring engravings are pretty limitless. Check out...

Platinum

Platinum vs. White Gold: Discover why platinum’s naturally white, fade-resistant finish, exceptional strength, and ne...

How to Plan the Perfect Golf-Themed Wedding with Custom Golf-Inspired Wedding Rings

Celebrate your love with a golf-themed wedding and custom golf wedding rings made from real golf tees. Perfect for go...

Unique Gift Ideas for Cyclists: Custom Bike Rings

Find the perfect gift for cyclists with custom bike rings made from crushed bicycle chains. Unique, personalized jewe...

The Ultimate Guide to Baseball Jewelry

Discover baseball jewelry made from game-used bats. Handcrafted and customizable, each piece tells a unique story.

The Perfect Ring for Outdoorsmen: Fishing and Hunting Rings

Find the perfect outdoorsman wedding ring to symbolize his passions. Explore durable and stylish options at Jewelry b...

Sports Wedding Rings: Ideas for Sports Enthusiasts

Explore our selection of unique men's wedding bands featuring sports-themed designs and unique materials including ba...

Pros and Cons of Wood Rings

Are wood rings right for you? Explore the pros and cons of wood rings and discover if they are the perfect fit for yo...

Best Wood for Rings: Top Choices and Care Tips

Discover the best woods for rings, including Koa, Ebony, and Rosewood. Learn about care instructions and wood charact...

Bamboo Wood

Discover the beauty of bamboo wood rings – a sustainable jewelry choice enhanced with a protective coating for increa...

Redwood Sequoia

At Jewelry by Johan, we take pride in using unique and meaningful materials in our custom creations, and Redwood Sequ...

Are Wood Rings Durable?

Learn about the durability of wood rings, proper care tips, and what makes them a unique choice for wedding rings.

The Significance of Koa Wood Rings: Meaningful Ring Materials

Discover the beauty and history of Koa wood rings, their symbolism, and how they make for exceptional wedding and eng...

How to Clean a Tungsten Ring: A Comprehensive Guide

How to clean a tungsten ring: Learn the best methods to maintain your ring's brilliance and longevity with our compre...

The Importance of Metal Edges on Rings

Discover Jewelry By Johan's durable rings, crafted with the finest wood. Our refined designs offer unmatched quality ...

The Pros and Cons of Tungsten Rings

Considering a tungsten ring for your next gift or piece of jewelry? Learn about the pros and cons of tungsten rings h...

What Does A Wedding Ring on the Right Hand Mean?

Discover the reasons behind wearing your wedding ring on your right hand. Learn the symbolism, culture, and personal ...

How Are Tungsten Rings Made?

Unveil the craftsmanship behind how tungsten rings are made. Explore the precise processes & science that create ...

Can You Engrave Tungsten?

Known for their durability and sleek style, tungsten carbide rings can be beautifully personalized with engraving. Us...

Tungsten vs Titanium Rings: Which One Is Right for You?

Explore the differences between tungsten and titanium rings, including composition, hardness, and suitability to find...

How Durable is Tungsten? The Ultimate Guide to Tungsten Rings

If you've ever wondered how durable a tungsten ring really is, you've come to the right place. Keep reading to find o...

What is the Average Ring Size for Men? - Jewelry by Johan

Finding the perfect ring for a man is all about striking a balance between style and comfort. But before you get capt...

Why Gemstones Fall from Rings and How to Prevent It: Expert Tips from Jewelry By Johan

Losing a gemstone from your ring can be a distressing experience. Understanding the factors that can lead to a gemsto...

How to send us your Memorial Materials intended for your custom Jewelry

At Jewelry By Johan, we treat your supplied cremains with the utmost care and respect, ensuring each handcrafted memo...

Can You Resize Titanium Rings?

Titanium, known for its strength and lightweight properties, is a popular choice for jewelry, especially wedding band...

The Story of Jewelry by Johan: From Garage to Greatness

Jewelry By Johan started in Johan's garage. 

A Baseball Bat, a Ring, and a Lifetime of Memories

Discover the heartwarming story of a baseball enthusiast who received a ring made from a bat signed by his idol, Ken ...

Stone Sizes

Discover everything you need to know about stone sizes with Jewelry By Johan's comprehensive guide. This blog covers ...

What Does a Wedding Ring Symbolize?

Have you ever wondered what the importance of wearing a wedding ring is? Wedding rings are status symbols that signal...

The Ultimate Guide to Birthstones: Discover the Perfect Gem for Every Month!

Embark on a fascinating journey through the world of birthstones, each gem uniquely tied to a specific month!

Selecting the Ideal Wedding Band Profile

This guide will aid you in finding the profile that complements your personal taste and accommodates your everyday ac...

Ring Sizing Demystified: Finding the Right Fit with Comfort vs Standard Fit

When it comes to ring sizing, the choice between standard and comfort fit can significantly impact your comfort and s...

Amboyna Wood

The use of Amboyna wood in jewelry is not just about its stunning appearance; it also signifies a connection to natur...

Metals Education

When you purchase a ring at Jewelry by Johan, you are in control over the result of the final product. Nearly any rin...

Select your own Stone from our Inventory

At Jewelry by Johan, we offer the unique opportunity to select your own stone from our extensive inventor...

Personalized Rings - Designing Around Your Own Gemstone

At Jewelry by Johan, we love bringing new life to old jewelry. Personalized rings can be made with our unique materia...

Proposing Under a Meteor Shower

Take a moment such as a proposal, with all of its emotions and beauty and significance. Now imagine that moment takin...

Alternative Wedding Venue Ideas

If you’re newly engaged, booking your venue is one of the first items on every wedding planning checklist. If you’re ...

Five Year Anniversary Gift Ideas

Since medieval times, it's been believed that specific gifts given to celebrate anniversary milestones will bring luc...

Lab Created vs. Natural Diamonds

So, you're looking to pop the big question! You've likely encountered plenty of information on diamonds, from the 4 C...

Unique Couples Ring Ideas

Wordlessly tell your unique love story with matching couple's rings that show it to the world! Get inspired with uniq...

Pantone 2023 Color of the Year Wedding Inspiration

We’ve collected design inspiration and hand-picked our favorite Very Peri wedding images and ideas. Keep reading to b...

Buyer Beware: Is it REALLY Handmade?

If you're striving to find handmade jewelry, be wary of everyone claiming to handcraft rings. There are a lot of phon...

Pantone 2022 Color of the Year Wedding Inspiration

We’ve collected design inspiration and hand-picked our favorite Very Peri wedding images and ideas. Keep reading to b...

Ultimate Guide to Wedding Bands

Give this blog a read and you'll know everything there is to choosing a wedding band. It will make it easy to find yo...

Guide to Engagement Ring Styles

From bezel set to solitaire, engagement ring styles run the gamut. This blog will help you find the style that's the ...

Buyer Beware: Plated Men's Wedding Bands

Black tungsten, blue titanium, gold tungsten and other colored metal rings are popular men's wedding band choices. BU...

Ultimate Guide To Women's Wedding Bands

What types of women’s wedding bands are there? Do I wear it on the inside or outside? Should I solder? Read on for th...

Unique First Anniversary Gift Ideas

Paper is the traditional 1 year anniversary gift. Sounds lame, but it definitely doesn’t have to be! Read on for some...

COVID-19 Wedding Planning Advice

What should you do when faced with an 'I do' redo? Here are some tips from the experts on how to handle rescheduling ...

Creative Ring Photo Ideas

If you’re planning a wedding, an important piece of the planning process is your photographer selection. And, once yo...

Pantone 2020 Color of the Year Classic Blue Wedding Inspiration

We’ve collected design inspiration and hand-picked our favorite Classic Blue wedding images and ideas. Keep reading t...

Ultimate Guide to Colored Gemstones

All of our items can be customized and this helpful guide lists all of your gemstone options by color. Find YOUR perf...

Hypoallergenic Wedding Bands

If you have a metal allergy, you still have plenty of awesome options for hypoallergenic wedding bands that are far f...

Hypoallergenic Wedding Bands

If you have a metal allergy, you still have plenty of awesome options for hypoallergenic wedding bands that are far f...

Plus Sized Wedding Bands

We fully acknowledge that love comes in ALL shapes and sizes. If your fingers are more robust or you have larger knuc...

Natural vs Genuine vs Lab-Created Gemstones: What’s the Difference?

Natural. Enhanced. Lab-Created. These and many other terms are used to describe gemstones. What do they all mean? Wha...

Pantone 2019 Color of the Year Living Coral Wedding Inspiration

We’ve pulled together peachy-pink design inspiration and hand-picked our favorite Living Coral wedding images and ide...

Creative Ring Box Ideas

Your unique engagement ring should have a proper presentation - and what's better than a creative ring box? Express y...

Unique Proposal Idea: Propose During a Meteor Shower

Proposing under the stars is romantic. BUT proposing under falling stars (during a meteor shower) is guaranteed not t...

Glossary of Jewelry Terms

This A-Z list of commonly used jewelry terms is THE ultimate guide to all of the important terms used to describe rin...

Wedding Ring Ideas for Music Lovers

You love music and you’ve found that special person who makes your heart sing! Read on to see some amazing rings for ...

Story Behind the Ring - Memorial Jewelry for Yellow Rose

Read about a heartfelt memorial ring set crafted in memory of a beloved Texas family member.

Wedding Ring Inspiration for Outdoor Lovers

Outdoor lovers, prepare to be inspired! This collection of 30 awesome ring design ideas features one-of-a-kind weddin...

The 2018 Pantone Color of the Year is Ultra Violet!

Every year we anxiously await the announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year. This color not only sets the tone fo...

Gibeon Meteorite: A Real-Life Equivalent to Black Panther’s Vibranium

According to Marvel lore, Vibranium is a rare metal alloy that resulted after a meteorite hit Africa. It's fictional,...

Pet Memorial Rings - Mindy Sue's Story

On the day we were introduced to Mindy, the planets must have aligned. From the first moment we gazed upon the little...

Ultimate Guide To Black Rings

Black rings are a modern, moody, trendy and stylish accessory and make for excellent wedding bands. With so many opti...

Story Behind the Ring - Halloween Proposal

This Jewelry by Johan customer's proposal story takes place on Halloween and includes some not-so-scary and also very...

60 Ideas for Items to Use in Custom Wood Rings

Custom wood rings are the perfect canvas for creating a unique, sentimental jewelry gift. Here's some inspiration on ...

Custom Anniversary Necklace - Dave & Linda's Story

A husband's amazingly romantic idea to create an unforgettable 25th anniversary gift using a sentimental rock found o...

Troilite in Meteorite Jewelry

What is Troilite? What does it look like? Do you want it in your meteorite jewelry? Get the answers in this helpful b...

Awesome Alternative Engagement Rings

Sometimes diamonds aren't a girl's best friend. Check out these amazing, alternative engagement rings featuring moons...

Ultimate Guide to Wedding Bands

Give this blog a read and you'll know everything there is to choosing a wedding band. It will make it easy to find yo...

FAQs About Gold Jewelry

How can you tell if gold's real? What is rose gold? Is gold hypoallergenic? All you need to know about gold. These an...

Story Behind The Kidney Stone Ring - Emily and Paulo

A kidney stone is the real star of this meteorite engagement ring proposal story two cat-lovers who had a chance enco...

Celebrate Your Irish Heritage with Celtic Jewelry & Irish Jewelry

If you have an Irish-inspired design of your own in mind, we can help you create a custom masterpiece just for you. B...

Meaningful Ring Ideas - Engaged Celebrity Edition

What ring should the future Mr. Serena Williams wear? We had some fun brainstorming meaningful ring design ideas for ...

2017 Pantone Color of the Year Wedding Inspiration

Greenery was announced as the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year. Here's some inspiration on how to incorporate this hue ...

Story Behind the Ring - Dalaki's Surprise Proposal

A long distance romance has a happy ending with a custom ring from Jewelry by Johan and a surprise proposal caught on...

Creative ways to secretly get your partner's ring size

Planning a surprise proposal can get tricky if you don't know your partner's ring size. Here are a few suggestions on...

Story Behind the Ring - Anne's Memorial Ring

Read how Anne turned memories of her beloved parrot into a keepsake ring that allows her feathered companion of 20 ye...

Story Behind the Ring - Melissa & Darrel

When it came time for Melissa to create fiance' Darrel's wedding band, she used a piece of his past and created a sen...

Buyer Beware: How to Tell If It’s Real Meteorite Jewelry

Don't be fooled by jewelers who claim to sell meteorite rings that are not genuine meteorite. This blog explains how ...

Story Behind the Ring - Jamie & Wally

This story behind the ring comes from Wally, an avid outdoorsman who fell head over boots for his beautiful bride. We...

Custom Wood Rings Made From Whiskey Barrels

If you enjoy a glass of Jack after a long day or you simply admire the unique grain pattern of the whiskey barrel oak...

Deer Antler Rings Featured On Minnesota Bound

We are honored and excited to announce that JBJ and our handcrafted antler rings were featured on the TV show Minneso...

A History of Gold

Centuries ago there were great expeditions for three valuable things. God, in the spread of Christianity overseas. Gl...

Elk Ivory Brooch

At Jewelry by Johan we love what we do, creating unique custom jewelry pieces that will last a lifetime. Custom desig...

Ash Memorial Jewelry

Celebrate the memory of a lost loved one by creating a unique piece of jewelry containing their ashes. Take any exist...

Bracelet Sizing Guide: Learn How to Measure Your Bracelet Size

The guide provides an easy method to measure wrist size for bracelets, ensuring a comfortable and appropriate fit. It...

The Story Behind the Ring: Nikki & Paul

The custom antler and wood ring with an arrow pinstripe that Nikki created for Paul was one of the most creative and ...

Jenga Inspires Couple to Create Unique Wood Wedding Rings

Their game nights frequently consisted of Jenga. Now, their wedding rings do, too. Hear how one couple had us create ...

Story Behind the Ring - Remembering Pansy

Pansy was a great dane who was a great friend. Her mom paid tribute to her life by having us create a memorial ring f...

Eric and Erin's Custom Wedding Ring Story

We were honored to be entrusted by Erin and Eric to create both of their wedding rings. A unique cathedral style enga...

[VIDEO] How to Send us Your Antler for a Custom Ring

Check out these step by step instructions on how to send us your antler for a custom antler item, including a helpful...

[VIDEO] How to Send us Your Wood for a Custom Item

This helpful blog includes a short video that explains how to send in your own wood item or wood sample for creation ...

Wedding Band Stand-in Rings

Need your wedding band sooner than it is scheduled to be delivered? If you know that your ring won't arrive in time f...

A History of Titanium

Although this metal was discovered in 1790, its real potential was only discovered during and immediately after WWII. 

[HOW TO] Get Your Custom Ring Sized Properly

Proper ring sizing for a custom ring is easy and very important. This helpful article includes information and a vide...

Why Are Titanium Rings So Popular?

Titanium rings are a top-choice because they are durable, affordable, comfortable and low-maintenance! Is titanium th...

Men's Wedding Bands for Outdoor Lovers

When it comes time to get a men's wedding band fit for the outdoor lover, Jewelry by Johan has a plethora of options ...

Wood Choices: Afzelia to Ziricote

Discover the vast array of wood choices for custom jewelry at Jewelry by Johan, ranging from the rich ton...

Mokume Gane Choices

Shop our selection of mokume gane rings that pair this unique element with our other signature materials, including m...

Ring Profile Options

When selecting the ideal ring profile for your wedding band, the choice between Round, Flat, or Beveled profiles can ...

Ring Finish Options

Each ring finish option can significantly change the look and style of any ring. Most jewelry stores offer one, maybe...

Versatility of Interchangeable Rings

Interchangeable rings are a new type of jewelry that allows you to change up your style often without having to spend...