About us
UNIQUE CHARM AND INDIVIDUAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
Back to the roots – or rather back to the trees: this idea was at the origin of Bentwood. Wooden rings made from solid wood were already being made in the Stone Age, but with the advent of precious metals, wooden jewellery was increasingly lost. Today, natural and sustainable jewellery is more in demand than ever.
The problem with this is that standard wooden rings are generally not very durable. In November 2015, I took up this challenge and began to develop my own special process for producing high-quality and durable wooden rings. Together with my business partner and thanks to numerous supporters, we were able to perfect this. And the combination with precious metals and diamonds takes the quality of the wooden rings to a whole new level.
We still manufacture all rings individually by hand in our company in Lohn in the canton of Schaffhausen. We developed all the presses, machines and tools we use ourselves or modified them to meet our requirements. You are sure to recognise the unique charm of our small workshop in your ring.
We would also be happy to welcome you to our workshop to discuss your wishes and ideas. We look forward to your visit!
Yours, Jan Berger
Bentwood rings are certified with the “Swiss Label”. The real net output ratio for the production of Bentwood rings is over 99%, which means that the rings are largely produced in Switzerland with Swiss raw materials. In addition, Bentwood will soon receive a patent for the special manufacturing process for the wooden rings, which ensures the longevity of its products.
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you create really elegant and delicate rings from wood?
Definitely! Thanks to the fine layers of wood, we can make delicate and narrow creations that resemble the classic metal ring.
Do wooden rings absorb water in everyday life?
No need to worry. Thanks to our unique manufacturing method, our rings can be worn without any problems when washing your hands, showering or doing the dishes. Our wooden rings also love to be worn in the sea, sauna, steam bath, indoor pool or mountain lake
I have to disinfect my hands every day. Can the ring withstand this?
Don’t worry, our rings are treated with a resin that won’t be damaged even by the best disinfectant, the strongest nail polish remover or even thinner.
Can I wear the ring as a craftsman at work?
Wood is a durable material! Our wooden rings can also be worn while working on the building site, in the workshop or in the yard. The rings are fit for everyday use – whether with a shovel, keyboard, scalpel or hammer. Nevertheless, always pay attention to your safety and check whether it would not be better to take off all jewellery in the respective situation.
Does the ring require frequent maintenance?
Our wooden rings are easy to care for, or rather very self-sufficient. As the wood of the ring is treated with oil and can also absorb fats and oils in everyday life, the ring takes care of itself in everyday life with contact with hand cream, sun cream, oil when cooking and body lotion after showering. However, if the ring needs to be refreshed after a few years, we’ll be happy to do so – free-of-charge, of course.
Can the size of the ring be changed after completion?
We always look to the future. That’s why we always design all wooden rings with the option of resizing them in the future – whether larger or smaller is irrelevant.
