Why Consider Buying a Coin Ring?

Everyone knows what coins are, but, do they really make that good of jewelry? Yes, and there are many reasons why a coin ring might be appealing.

-Heritage: Everyone is from somewhere. Everyone has a history if they trace their lineage. If you are Irish, there are Irish coins that may interest you. If you are German, there are German coins that might interest you. Some people are more proud of their heritage than others, and that's ok, but everyone has a right to be proud of their bloodlines if they so choose. Coins themselves bear witness to important figures, and events from the history of the country they were made in. If there is something specific that fascinates you, you likely can find a coin for it.

-Birth Date/ Year: It is common for people to want a ring made from a coin that was minted the year they were born. In this manner, it provides something tangible to link someone to the time in which they began in this world (who knows what came before we were here or what comes after we are here?) It is a sort of time capsule in a sense; you will likely remember what it means to you every time you look at it. Giving such an item to a loved one or receiving such an item, can be a very sentimental event that will be with you the rest of your life. 

-Statement Piece: If you want something that grabs attention, and can get a conversation started without you saying a word, there are coin rings that will do just that such as the Morgan Silver Dollar coin rings, which happen to be my most popular product! (Link opens in a new window.) 

-Gifts: Coins are made in an almost infinite variety of sizes and shapes with a virtually limitless array of design features. They can be made into narrow or wide rings; they are suitable for men and women alike to wear. All it takes is knowing what the intended recipient likes. If they like silver or copper, or if they have a favorite historical event or figure. Or, maybe they'd like to wear the world on their finger as is possible with the 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar ring! The main point of giving a gift is not to give someone something that is "cheap" or that everyone will have. You cannot walk into an average jewelry store and buy a coin ring. Oh I am sure if you wanted to pay them their hourly rate a jeweler would custom make one for you after looking at you like you were crazy or something. And you certainly won't find these in Wal-Mart, either. Hand made in the USA starting at $20 with free shipping? As if any big company would do that! 

-Profession/Hobby: Maybe money is the theme of your career, such as you maybe work in finance and banking? Maybe you have a hobby like coin collecting? Wouldn't it be nice to wear your favorite coin? It certainly would give you a little confidence boost when people can't take their eyes off of it and complimenting you on it! 

-Special Occasions: Anniversaries, engagements, weddings, etc... Yes I've in fact had custom coin ring orders come in for having wedding rings made out of coins the customers supplied. I am always honored to have the opportunity to make something so important for people that just simply isn't entrusted to just anyone. 

This is by no means an exhaustive list. There are a great many ways in which these things will appeal to the average person if they are given the opportunity to learn that these things exist!

I do want to make it clear, I do not turn "collectible" key date or high grade coins into rings. As long as they are common issues, not otherwise significant, and preferably if they have damage on one side and not the other, those are the ones I like to turn into rings. I have saved many coins from going into the smelters furnace by turning them into jewelry thus ensuring they will have a much extended service life bringing joy and happiness to those they will belong to.

Also, it is NOT illegal to turn coins into jewelry; there is however a moratorium against taking pennies and nickels to the recycling companies to be scrapped in bulk; this is in place to preserve the circulating supply of these denominations so that change can always be made in the economy. 

IT IS illegal to try and change a coin into a denomination that it isn't; or to alter the date and mintmark and try to pass it off as an error or rare variety.