Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, laying on a rock.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, on a man's ring finger.
Collection of wedding rings made from ethically-mined California Gold by Bracken jewelers on man's two hands posed on rock.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, laying on plain background.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, upright on plain background.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, laying on plain background.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, laying on a rock.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, on a man's ring finger.
Collection of wedding rings made from ethically-mined California Gold by Bracken jewelers on man's two hands posed on rock.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, laying on plain background.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, upright on plain background.
Knife-edge hammered gold wedding ring made from ethically-mined California river gold by Bracken Jewelers, laying on plain background.

Highway 49 – California Gold 6mm Ridged Wedding Band

from $3,700.00
Size (US):

This knife-edge gold wedding band offers subtle boldness with its ever so slightly raised center ridge, and a unique story to match it. The Highway 49 wedding ring is handcrafted from ethically-mined California Gold from the Sierra Nevada foothills in Northern California. The unique 20K alloy, characteristic of raw California river gold, offers a greenish gold hue unlike other karats of gold. Paired with our signature soft-hammered finish that is inspired by the look of gold nuggets, this one-of-a-kind ring is both sleek and earthy.

  • 6mm width

  • Knife-edge, center ridge

  • Low-profile design for maximum comfort

  • Unisex wedding ring for men and women

  • Available in 8mm width for a bolder look

Hallmarks: stamped inside with a Grizzly Bear, which we’ve used since 1999 to authenticate our pieces’ 100% California Gold composition.

Behind the name: Highway 49 is one of the most historic highways in California and is also known as the “Golden Chain Highway”–like a chain connecting the historic 1849 Gold Rush towns and sites. The north-south route is a winding road that offers breathtaking views of the Golden State’s natural beauty. The center line of the Highway 49 ring symbolizes this road.

Customizable: we are happy to make this piece in 14K gold, white gold, and platinum – inquire for pricing.

This knife-edge gold wedding band offers subtle boldness with its ever so slightly raised center ridge, and a unique story to match it. The Highway 49 wedding ring is handcrafted from ethically-mined California Gold from the Sierra Nevada foothills in Northern California. The unique 20K alloy, characteristic of raw California river gold, offers a greenish gold hue unlike other karats of gold. Paired with our signature soft-hammered finish that is inspired by the look of gold nuggets, this one-of-a-kind ring is both sleek and earthy.

  • 6mm width

  • Knife-edge, center ridge

  • Low-profile design for maximum comfort

  • Unisex wedding ring for men and women

  • Available in 8mm width for a bolder look

Hallmarks: stamped inside with a Grizzly Bear, which we’ve used since 1999 to authenticate our pieces’ 100% California Gold composition.

Behind the name: Highway 49 is one of the most historic highways in California and is also known as the “Golden Chain Highway”–like a chain connecting the historic 1849 Gold Rush towns and sites. The north-south route is a winding road that offers breathtaking views of the Golden State’s natural beauty. The center line of the Highway 49 ring symbolizes this road.

Customizable: we are happy to make this piece in 14K gold, white gold, and platinum – inquire for pricing.

  • Our California Gold wedding bands are crafted to order in our Santa Monica, California jewelry studio. The process includes shooting a wax and forming it to size, casting it in metal, and then hand-applying our hammered matte finish which entails about 1,000 strikes to achieve! It is a thoughtful and time-intense process, and produces a one-of-a-kind piece made just for you.

  • If you are purchasing from afar, we recommend our free ring sizer kit to figure your ring size. If you are local to Santa Monica and would like to try on a ring in person, please schedule an appointment to visit us.

  • We offer a handful of customizations including a high-polish shiny finish and the addition of stones or internal engraving. We are also happy to craft this design in another karat or color of gold, or platinum. Please inquire for more information.