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 $2,400.00
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Our Highway 49 band offers a classic, timeless look with a little bit of edge. It is our spin on a “knife-edge band” – a subtle, not sharp, raised center with a matte soft-hammered finish. The 6mm width provides nice finger coverage, while the low-profile fit makes it extremely comfortable for everyday wear. It is crafted from ethically-mined California Gold sourced in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. The signature design is a 20K alloy, which is characteristic of raw California gold as it is found straight from the earth and offers a unique greenish gold tone.

A 14K version of this ring is available for those who prefer a subtler hue of gold. White gold, rose gold and platinum are also available upon request – inquire for more information. Shop the wider 8mm version here.

  • 6mm width

  • Knife-edge, ridged design

  • Low-profile design for maximum comfort

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.

Our Highway 49 band offers a classic, timeless look with a little bit of edge. It is our spin on a “knife-edge band” – a subtle, not sharp, raised center with a matte soft-hammered finish. The 6mm width provides nice finger coverage, while the low-profile fit makes it extremely comfortable for everyday wear. It is crafted from ethically-mined California Gold sourced in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. The signature design is a 20K alloy, which is characteristic of raw California gold as it is found straight from the earth and offers a unique greenish gold tone.

A 14K version of this ring is available for those who prefer a subtler hue of gold. White gold, rose gold and platinum are also available upon request – inquire for more information. Shop the wider 8mm version here.

  • 6mm width

  • Knife-edge, ridged design

  • Low-profile design for maximum comfort

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.

  • 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.