How To Make Your Ring Pop Using Exotic Materials
When making a ring, you want it to look unique and beautiful. When I began my ring making journey years ago, simple designs were my bread and butter. I have and always will love minimalist and simple rings. Butt... sometimes a ring needs a little more of a bold and unforgettable look. And the materials you choose can make all the difference.
While here at Jeweler's Dream Supply, we love our beautiful tungsten carbide and black ceramic ring blanks—what really sets a ring apart is the exotic inlay materials that add texture, color, and story.
From prehistoric dinosaur bone to authentic meteorite shavings, these materials can bring a cosmic or ancient vibe to your ring design. Here’s how you can use them to create eye-catching rings—and some important tips to make sure they stand out for the right reasons.
🦕 Crushed Dinosaur Bone Inlays:
Dinosaur bone fragments offer a one-of-a-kind pattern and color variation that brings incredible depth to any inlay. Each bone comes from unqiue batches so our availability is dependent on many factors. But currently, we are offering black, brown, and white.
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Black Dinosaur Bone – deep, rich texture for a bold look
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Dark Brown Dinosaur Bone – warm, earthy tones for natural appeal
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White Dinosaur Bone – bright and clean, perfect for contrast
Size comparison below:
Use this guide to choose the right grit for your design. Finer sizes are better for subtle texture and blending, while larger pieces offer dramatic visual impact.
Black Dinosaur Bone Size Compariso![]()
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Brown Dinosaur Bone Size Comparison
White Dinosaur Bone Size Comparison
☄️ Muonionalusta Meteorite Shavings:
What could be more unique than wearing something from space? Our Muonionalusta Iron Meteorite Shavings are authentic fragments of a real meteorite, offering a cool metallic sheen that looks absolutely beautiful.
These shavings are ideal for pairing with black ceramic rings and dark opals. Use sparingly to create elegant highlights.
⚖️ Pro Tip: Less Can Be More
When inlaying your ring, it’s very tempting to use every exotic material at your disposal—but overloading a ring with too many elements (especially in conjunction with vibrant ones like glow powder, opals, and colored stones) can make the design feel cluttered.
When using bold inlays like dinosaur bone or meteorite:
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Use them as centerpieces OR accents (keep it consistent! You don't want to have the design all over the place)
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Balance with neutral colors or complementary stones
- Typically one or two exotic materials is more than enough for a ring, especially if you're also using other base materials like opals.
The right mix can transform your ring into a work of art. Don't rush the process and remember that you can always start again. It's okay to mess up!
💡 Got an Idea for a New Exotic Material?
We love discovering and offering new materials to the ring-making community. If you have suggestions for rare or exotic materials you'd love to see in our shop, we want to hear from you! Send us a message through our contact page or DM us on social.