USPS just delivered some beautiful tufa rings I ordered from Cheyenne Custer. I was drawn to there different designs and textures. As an added bonus, they’re stackable.
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GORGEOUS rings! That open back is interesting. I’ve never seen that before.
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Thank you @Phoenix7 I am thrilled with them. Personally, I’ve not seen adjustable rings like this either.
I have one more coming and will share it when it arrives.
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What fun rings!!
So when you said adjustable, does that mean they can bend a little bit? Cuz it still looks like ring size would matter with these.
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Looks like one of these would work for a nice thumb ring for you 
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I would call it slightly adjustable. For instance, I placed the maze ring on my thumb. It adjusted itself over the knuckle. Of course they were warm as I’ve been wearing them today. If that makes sense.
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what is the advantage of an open circle finger ring?
An open circle finger ring, often called a gap ring, “C” ring, or adjustable ring, offers several distinct advantages over traditional, fully closed bands. The primary benefits include, increased comfort due to flexibility, size adaptability, and a modern, minimalist aesthetic.
Here are the main advantages of an open circle finger ring:
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Adjustable and Flexible Fit: Because of the gap in the band, these rings can be gently squeezed or pulled apart to fit different finger sizes or shapes. This is ideal for people whose fingers fluctuate in size throughout the day due to temperature, activity, or hydration levels.
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Superior Comfort: Open rings do not fully encircle the finger, which reduces the feeling of constriction and allows for better air circulation, making them more comfortable for all-day wear.
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Ideal for Gifting: Due to their adjustability, open rings are a safer, more versatile gift option when the exact ring size of the recipient is unknown.
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Easy to Pair with Other Rings (Stacking): Open rings are excellent for stacking because they can fit snugly against other rings, acting as a spacer or “nestling” around, rather than fighting against, the setting of an engagement ring.
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Modern and Stylish: The gap introduces “negative space” into the design, creating a contemporary, artistic, or bohemian look.
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Easier to Put On: They are easier to get over the knuckle compared to rigid bands, making them a good option for individuals with joint stiffness or arthritis.
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Less Metal/Lighter Weight: Generally, open rings use less material than full-circle bands, resulting in a lighter feel on the finger.
Things to Consider:
While they are highly versatile, open rings can be more prone to deformation if they are made of very soft metal and are adjusted too frequently. It is recommended to choose durable metals like 14k gold, sterling silver, or titanium.
by design, the human knuckle joint is not perfectly round. its more oval compared to the bones above and below the actual joint. the open gap of the band allows some room for the wider part to slide by with less wiggle or struggle
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Don’t forget the FF: Fossil Factor. Our knuckles expand especially as we get up there in age. Good thing I have a ring sizer.
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@Steve I have learned SO much from your posts. Thank you for researching the “c” ring. Who knew it had a name? I sure didn’t. I’m going to call it a finger cuff.
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BRILLIANT
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I had no idea these rings were out there…yours look great! My only concern is if they are comfortable; seems like they might feel weird and bother me. Likely wider bands would be more comfy than thin bands. But, without trying them on, and wearing a bit, hard to know. Has anyone seen non-cast “C” rings? It seems cast rings would be simple to create vs non-cast rings
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They felt different when I first put them on, but felt fine after wearing them.
These are the first I’ve seen.
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Good to know they’re comfy! I was wondering if there would be pinching.
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I had to set them just right otherwise they would pinch.
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As promised, here is the last ring I bought from Cheyenne. It is an arrow tufa “finger cuff”.
Here they are stacked together.
I absolutely love each of them separately or stacked.
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Spectacular! I love them all! Great choices 
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Those are really fun, but I have a feeling that the edges on them would irritate the eczema I sometimes get on my fingers. Although they probably would be fine on my right thumb (my left one already has a buddy 
). The arrow one is especially cool.
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A different kind of “adjustable”…a silversmith from whom I’ve bought several things, not NA, devised this method for adjustable rings. Here in the south, where humidity is off the charts, ring sizes can be highly variable day to day! Blunt nose pliers to expand and shrink 
(Paul Albritton, see his stuff on Instagram)
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