About Forging

In forging, metal is heated and repeatedly hammered or pressed into shape, aligning the crystal structure and increasing density. This results in rings that are exceptionally strong and durable.

As a result, forged rings are resistant to deformation and scratches, allowing them to maintain their beautiful condition over time, even with daily wear.

In the forging process, metal is heated and repeatedly hammered or pressed, eliminating bubbles and density inconsistencies, resulting in a beautifully finished product.

This enhances the effect of both mirror and matte finishes.

In forging, the interior of the ring is free from bubbles and voids, and the density is uniform, resulting in a very smooth surface finish.

This uniform internal structure creates a sense of unity, allowing the ring to fit securely on the finger and providing a comfortable wearing experience.

Additionally, because the ring is resistant to deformation, its shape and size remain stable over time. As a result, the fit is less likely to change, ensuring continuous comfort.

Forging is a technique that has been passed down since ancient times, and each ring carries a sense of history and tradition.

In particular, Japan has developed forging techniques since ancient times, gaining renown for the production of Japanese swords. Swordsmiths pass down their skills from generation to generation, valuing the inheritance of tradition. Thus, forging techniques continue to thrive across the ages.

Choosing a forged ring is a way to respect traditional craftsmanship and appreciate its spiritual value.

Forging” is a manufacturing method in which metal is directly heated and shaped by hammering or working it to create a ring.

In contrast, “casting” is a method where metal is melted, poured into a mold, and allowed to cool and solidify to form a ring.

In casting, metal is poured into a mold and allowed to cool and solidify. During this process, bubbles can form, resulting in small cavities within the metal and inconsistencies in density. This can affect both strength and beauty.

In contrast, the forging method involves heating the metal and shaping it through hammering or applying pressure, which prevents the formation of bubbles and ensures uniform density. As a result, forged rings possess high strength and achieve a smooth finish.

Casting is suitable for mass production as it involves pouring metal into molds to create rings. There is no need to produce each ring by hand, allowing for an assembly line process.

On the other hand, forging involves crafting each ring by hand, making it unsuitable for mass production. This method takes time and requires highly skilled craftsmen. Because forged rings are handmade, even slight differences exist, which means that no two rings are exactly the same, adding a sense of rarity and uniqueness.

In casting, complex designs can be produced all at once, offering high design freedom.

While forging may seem to have design limitations, it actually allows for creative designs depending on the craftsman’s skills. Forging is especially recommended for those who value having a one-of-a-kind ring.

To master forging techniques, years of training and experience are essential.

Although forging—heating and shaping metal through hammering—may seem straightforward, the properties of different metals vary significantly. Factors such as differences in melting points, the flexibility of the metal, the amount of force applied, and ease of finishing require a very delicate skill set.

Gaining knowledge and experience comes from extensive practice, but sensitivity is also necessary. To create outstanding pieces, it is important to refine not only technical skills but also one’s artistic sensibility.

In modern times, the number of craftsmen skilled in forging techniques is decreasing.

With the advancement of industrialization and mass production technologies, machine-made cast products have become mainstream, leading to a decline in the number of people preserving traditional forging skills. There is also a lack of training for young craftsmen, resulting in this technique not being passed down.

As technology wanes over time, ironically, its rarity is increasing.

Forging craftsmen not only create rings but also play a vital role in passing down the techniques and culture that have been inherited for generations into the future.

In Japan, particularly, techniques such as those used by swordsmiths are applied to ring making, and the country’s traditional forging skills are exceptionally refined.

The emotions that artisans invest in each ring go beyond mere products; they evoke a sense of history and the weight of tradition. This value is likely to increase even further in the future.

It is possible to use your existing jewelry as material to create a new ring.

Thanks to the “forging method,” which involves directly hammering and forging the metal, we can transform your existing jewelry into something new.