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Learn about Beaded Finishes

  • A beaded detail that can be applied to metal surfaces.
  • Sometimes called 'mill grain'
  • Produces an interesting lined effect.
  • Looks like tiny stones but is actually metal.

General Information on Beaded or Mill Grain Finished Engagement Rings

A beaded finish is a series of small 'bead' indentations and raised sections that can be applied to a flat area of metal. It is not a finish that can be applied to the whole of a ring in the sense that something like a polished or satinised finish can, but it can be used to provide an interesting detail to your engagement ring.

The example above shows this effect applied in a line and this is the most common way to use this effect

As with other more unusual finishes, the finish needs to be carefully considered as an intergral part of the design of your engagement ring and you can discuss this with your designer during your engagement ring design consultation.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to arrange a design consultation.