Restoring a 51-Year-Old Wedding Band: Love & Craftsmanship

Watch as we restore a cherished 51-year-old wedding band, bringing it back to life with a unique stepped look and preserving its original patina. This beloved ring, worn thin over decades of marriage, is now fitted over a white gold sleeve to ensure durability and continued wear. The scratches that tell the story of over five decades are carefully retained, keeping the memories intact.
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[@zachemighjewelry]

Do you like the original patina retained, or would’ve you had the entire ring polished?

[@mkcruz03]

Definitely retained! It felt more sentimental. Kudos to him for not losing it.

[@choirkitty]

No definitely keep the original patina

[@readytogo3186]

Keep the patina! If not, might just as we'll have bought another right. Beautiful job. Edit: Oops! "ring" not "right"! Hate spell check!

[@sabaaaah]

I grabbed my heart to see all those scratches on the ring which truly makes thier happy matrimony priceless! I really appreciated that Zach and I'm sure the young couple did as well! Awesome work!!❤

[@coolsprings6420]

Original patina all the way

[@whatskraken3886]

wearing a wedding band for so long that it’s worn thin and pliable is one of the most beautiful things i’ve ever seen

[@olympiabase8204]

The truth is not as beautiful…. He is a professional masterbator and it became that thin because of all the work he did at his job

[@user-cj6xd8uo2n]

😂

[@GrimOrdnance]

​@olympiabase8204 that was a nice laugh

[@KP-ur9vf]

@@olympiabase8204 so funny

[@Thanan548]

@@olympiabase8204😂😂😂😂

[@SageTheYandere]

I dont think I've ever seen a ring worn out so thin. To see you were able to keep it in spite of it's incredible amount of wear, is amazing.

[@zoeyk1455]

I have a ring that used to belong to my great grandmother. It's also quite thin. Maybe I should see if I could get it done up like this. I don't wear it because I'm afraid of damaging it.

[@tonysorensen7211]

It’s bs that’s why

[@michaelkillies1303]

@@tonysorensen7211 wtf

[@NO_obs]

dont think its "worn thin" probs been stretched by weight gain lmao

[@deko2485]

Aww, this made me cry. My hubby quite wearing his band many years ago due to his job. On our 18th, we both upgraded to diamonds. His ring has 1 1/2 ct in it and is still a classic design this fall on our 50th. BTW - if you were around, I would have had you restyle my old diamond and make it new. As is, he gave me a new set with my old solitaire diamond and 1 on each side of it.

[@dethkruzer]

That's a really neat way of doing things when there is hardly any of the original material left.

[@zachemighjewelry]

👍👍

[@rtb42]

Ring of Theseus

[@CycloidalHeadache]

@@zachemighjewelrydoes the sweat just erode the metal or does it scrape off the outside over time?

[@silencerbear9347]

@@CycloidalHeadache it was probably a thin ring to start and everything you touch takes a little bit of material off of a ring. Over time it thins out

[@infebris]

no, he should have polished out the scratches. I would not pay for that kind of laziness lmfao

[@JuniperJenico]

This is the absolute best way of strengthening this ring and making sure it still looks like the original ring. There’s no question about it being the same ring to anyone looking at it, and maintains the sentimental significance.

[@ColeRobertson-il3vd]

I love that you didn’t buff out the scratches. Those blemishes tell a story of two people in love, all the ups and downs. It’s beautiful that you recognize that.

[@zachemighjewelry]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Sbudz]

Gay

[@Joostmhw]

​@@Sbudzyeah the grandpa and grandma are gay dude. Sure thing

[@airsickorca1265]

​@@Sbudz bro what

[@Sbudz]

@@airsickorca1265 gay

[@cooltraineraaron4618]

Never thought about scratches on a ring as memories. Depression sure casts a dark cloud over one's life. Appreciating the beauty in life is so good for you.

[@vernell2601]

I love that you left it orig

[@zachemighjewelry]

Thanks!

[@Mike-x6i4l]

​@@zachemighjewelryit's very refreshing since I see a lot of people just completely redo the thing

[@tomokokurokiirl]

bro died in the middle of writing a c

[@___idk]

yhh

[@alexrogers777]

are people really shortening the word "original" now, seriously

[@giggle_snort]

I love that you kept all the scratches. They remind us that love isn't always easy, sometimes you'll take some damages, but even so, love is still beautiful.

[@tolebearlucy6936]

Love the original scratches from life. Can you alter a ring for arthritis that opens? 42 years and arthritis has hit hard.

[@zachemighjewelry]

Sure can

[@cruisinforaboozin]

I love adjustable rings! Every time I get a ring that's "perfectly sized" it ends up being too tight or too loose on certain days. Adjustable ones accomodate swelling and are overall more comfy to wear than standard rings.

[@SPECTREA-vm7fy]

​@@zachemighjewelrywill i ever have a ring with that many years of memories as a 20 year old?

[@leahyvonne1572]

​@@SPECTREA-vm7fy of course. Ur still young, there's no rush.

[@lexilynne419]

I still have my original metal one. But a few years ago my wife ended up buying me a rubber one that i wear all the time .. only ever wear my metal one on special occasions ​@@cruisinforaboozin

[@88luda88]

Champion spotted. Firm handshakes 🤝

[@stephenl4428]

I had to rewatch this because I saw the Two-Time in the background.

[@NeillWylie]

Yayayayayayayayayayyaya

[@cuncunaespacial]

Yayayayayaya two times and the two tones ,..... And z cheater

[@whatafineday_9410]

Two Time Pedophile

[@noisyninjaboy]

lmao

[@burntbeansoup]

I'm glad you appreciate the worn out things too. I dont try to keep my things looking new; I take care of them, yes, but I'm not afraid to use them. Because when they're used, theyre even more beautiful.

[@zachemighjewelry]

Love that!

[@angledangel4424]

That Dr. Disrespect logo aging like milk.

[@MrSnowLoneWolf]

Say Doc, I hear you like em young.

[@jazzmuncher7375]

Came looking for this comment

[@julieberry2793]

I love this! My husband got a ring for me for our 35th wedding anniversary. I lost 130 pounds so naturally it was too big. However, my original wedding band, that now fits me fits snugly and perfectly in the middle of the new ring. We had the OG band soldered inside the new ring and I love it! It’s a very unique looking ring of rose gold over yellow gold and has an amazing meaning!!

[@user-hv4nl9rn8t]

Wow! 130 pounds is amazing

[@user-kd3cz4zo9k]

130?! Jeez well done that must’ve been very hard.

[@TheBlindedOne-fw2du]

That’s so sweet

[@4Moth2Mellow0]

YOur lucky he married you when you were that size 0_0

[@an_averagebanana2348]

the dr. disrespect in the background💀

[@lexlara6217]

Confusion

[@SippyFumFum]

yeah

[@RogelioNajera-d1d]

He’s part of the SlickDaddyClub 😂

[@damobeck1]

OOF...

[@ronaldazarcon6034]

Im so glad and happy that you turned ruined rings into a cherished memory i hope you keep doing your job and making those ruined jewlery into memories that are never ending❤

[@zachemighjewelry]

That's the plan!

[@VideoEssays-n5e]

leaving the patina is such a lovely touch. those imperfections are what make it *his wedding ring*. taking those away is akin to replacing the ring all together.

[@daguido742]

thats the perfect way of fixing a wedding ring. nothing was lost, everything was gained...just like when they married

[@lhorne4808]

Looks like my dad's band. He passed away about 3 months before their 51st anniversary. Im just glad they made it to 50!

[@bettymcgillis6043]

Love this. it's such a simple fix. Yet keeping all the memories ❤

[@zachemighjewelry]

❤️❤️

[@ailiyahm.espinosa4281]

I had no idea that this could be done. I’m only 5 years into my marriage but was starting to wonder if my ring would ever stretch or wear down and now I know! Beautiful work with that man’s ring! What a lovely wife to bring it in to you. That’s love 💕

[@wesleyschooley4454]

51 years together that's truly awesome and I pray I can find something so real in my life as well cuz it's such a beautiful thing

[@restojon1]

Don't rush time, my friend. These things will find you, and you will know when it's right without having to "lean" on anything. It will flourish of its own accord, because it's meant to.

[@alexmaury17]

Awe I hope you do. I found my forever 47 years ago when I visited a church in Brooklyn, NY. I was 14 and he 17 he asked me what school I was going and I told him H.S. of Fashion and the next day he was standing at the train exit to asked me out, I told him NO because I was only 14 so he asked me if he can wait for me and I told him to grab a chair. He waited until I was 20 to get married. We moved to Florida We have 3 kids 39, 38 and the surprise baby 29. "Just give what you expect back." Wish you the best.

[@graduation7670]

@@restojon1Amen, God bless you both

[@maverick1046]

51 years? Damn they must truly love each other that’s so bloody sweet…..something so sooooo few in my generation will ever get to experience 😢

[@kellyfloyd9261]

That was a very smart idea!

[@zachemighjewelry]

Thanks!

[@redrebelleader-7495]

This hit me…I’ve been with my wife for four years and I would cherish the day I could see this for my own ring. ❤

[@RedVinesTheUmbridgeW]

beautiful work! i love that you retained all the love put in over half a century. that's so special and I'm glad they entrusted the ring to you, fantastic job!

[@zachemighjewelry]

Thanks!!

[@lunar.mermaid]

What a simply elegant solution to that problem. Very lovely. Keeping the patina was the perfect call ❤

[@SpekkleLlama]

Such a beautiful way to give it strength while still showing the decades of adventures together. I LOVE that you kept the original patina!!!!

[@zachemighjewelry]

Thanks!

[@alexismeskill5691]

My husband's is titanium. He's let me have it professionally cleaned once for our 5 year anniversary. Now, in year 21, he says he'll never take it off again as they polished out the scratches then. ❤ He said i can have it before he's creæmated - I'll then have it done like this to fit my hand ❤ Love this video

[@donnabremerman1423]

Beautifully renewed!

[@zachemighjewelry]

Thank you kindly!

[@amelialaherran]

I absolutely love that you didn’t polish the scratches off. That was really the cherry on top

[@Hezabelle77]

I LOVE that you kept the wear and tear! My husband is on his 4th wedding wing. Lol. I don't know what that man does but I'm shocked he's not lost a finger with how mangled his rings get!

[@aryannverma6295]

Its beautiful how something as simple as that ring can signify so much

[@beepblopborp]

So simple but so clever and good-looking. I like the contrasting finishes.

[@zachemighjewelry]

Thank you! 😊

[@inky_pinky_ponky4748]

I love that you kept the scratches on it. There are some that would polish them right out, but you recognized the fact that each one of those scratches told a different story.

[@rfraska]

I love how creative you are with mementos. 💙

[@zachemighjewelry]

Thanks!

[@salty_pog]

"Saving the story of their 51 years" My dude an artist in more ways than one.

[@roseweed1468]

The stories you tell combined with the visuals of you reworking/ fixing jewelry make you my favorite jeweler content creator. ❤

[@zachemighjewelry]

Wow, thank you!

[@roseweed1468]

@zachemighjewelry Thank YOU for sharing your art. ❤️

[@colemanmorris5762]

I love that you keep the scratches in the rings. I have a carhartt that has massive holes in it grease stains and all the elastic is worn out but it’s my favorite because I can take one look at the stain or hole and remember when my dad did it to the jacket.

[@namniag]

My wife asked me once if I just get my ring professionally polished, and I was shocked! I love the years of scratches. This ring is worn because it is WORN.

[@nito8569]

Wow. This guys is like one of those blacksmiths only seen in fantasy that get the job done and go above and beyond for a great price and honest caring work

[@iamjc988]

This is a nice video and now also kind of ironic being about long happy marriage with a DrDisrespect logo visible in the background

[@johnathankrausrig9237]

I like how you not only excellent as a craftsman but also a emphatic person that knows what's important for your customers

[@MarilynBarrett-ct3nh]

What you did to this wedding band is awesome 🎉❤😅

[@zachemighjewelry]

The best!

[@EmpressEmbeth]

This brings me to tears. What a perfect way to preserve the original ring!

[@diamond178yt]

Hes got that "like them young" in te back i see

[@alexwilliams7640]

I'm pretty sure what this dude is doing for people who are married or widows or people like that that's cool I hope he keeps it up for many years to come

[@virginiavandenberg9165]

51 yrs lovely

[@zachemighjewelry]

💙💙

[@debby5195]

I actually never thought about keeping scratches which show life. I love that!

[@rree4551]

🌸🌸🌸That’s totally cool!🌸🌸🌸

[@zachemighjewelry]

💎💎

[@anthony_3Toes]

51 years of marriage is great. It’s so rare to find relationships that last that long anymore

[@fasfes5783]

Irony of having the dr disrespect logo in the back

[@charyellekehoe9573]

Oh, to be loved and cherished like this is so beautiful

[@trakinajamorreu]

That thing on the background bro.....

[@tarbid5650]

Gotta get rid of that sticker in the background now I guess

[@briandust193]

Goddamn, they must love each other. That ring must be an incredibly powerful symbol for them.

[@CartelFund]

Dr.disrespect logo in the back

[@windigotv2947]

not a good look....

[@Ocean_Maiden]

I am so glad you gave the ring new life. I am surprised it wasn't broken. I didn't know rings could be worn down like that.

[@user-wv9wh5lu6q]

Heyy bro❤ i live in south africa if i give u a custom ring to make how long will the process take to make it and returning it to me

[@zachemighjewelry]

Sorry I don’t do mail ins. I can do custom NEW orders

[@user-wv9wh5lu6q]

So what do u think about the situation?????😊

[@user-wv9wh5lu6q]

Ahh ok thank u very much also keep up the good work

[@mars7612]

​@@user-wv9wh5lu6q Such a spammy comment, omg lol

[@live_lavu1131]

I love this so much and I love that you didn't buff it out to make it shiny. You left it the way it was. I'm surprised at that thin that ring stayed it tact as long as it did. Beautiful work! ❤

[@hawkbenboy0356]

Maybe remove that sticker in the back

[@AK-jt9gx]

You solve so many jewelry problems that I would have thought were unsolvable, and in such a beautiful way

[@disbled]

Oh boy that doc sticker in the back aint age well

[@SGT-Pinecone]

Thinking the same thing. 💀

[@GustavRex]

That's so sweet!:) Absolutely perfect execution!:) Especially love keeping the scratches. They tell a story! You didn't remake the ring, you restored its strength. Thank you for that!:)

[@donutderpdragon8549]

The Dr pdf logo in the background did NOT age well💀

[@hvymtl-lvr]

it’s incredible how you kept the blemishes and still kept the ring the exact same as how it was before, i love your videos, and the way you work around things. this one in particular is genuinely amazing! the fact that you still kept the ring sleek and barely altered it, it’s an incredible way of allowing the ring to still be worn. thank you for your work

[@Sirflipflopalot]

Sorry bro that dr.disrepect logos gotta go

[@serak.7100]

The art of jewelry is truly fascinating to watch. It’s so much more than just making pretty rings, it’s a lot about sentimental value and how to keep that aspect in the piece you work with

[@Thomas_Angelo]

That dr disrespect bag thing the ring... this video didn't age well

[@Pufferbloo]

The way you solve these problems in such a good way, its truly amazing to me ong

[@okc4J]

That dr disrespect might wanna go

[@The_Dark_Angel_666]

I love this!! I've been married this year for 25 years, and I love the sentiment of this

[@ShagShaggio]

Ah man that is awesome! Mad props for recognizing the history behind those scratches and imperfections and respecting what they mean.

[@courtneysalter339]

The scratches intact is my favourite part. Not removing its history, just giving it the possibility of more.

[@saeedatenzi]

That ring has a long love story to tell. Glad you saved its scratches

[@samwinchester9362]

The stepped look is very similar to my own kind-of engagement ring! My fiance got it for me when we were in college together about eight years ago, and its just a simple band in some unknown material. Our school was doing ring engravings with whatever you wanted for free on these cheap little things, so he had "perfect" engraved into one and gave it to me. Its so simple but means the world to me. its heartbreaking i cant wear it at my job. Beautiful work as always!

[@thecommenter9678]

It's the personal touches that make it a great service.

[@unseelie63]

That's so lovely,and I think leaving the original patina was the right and proper.A testament to the couple's life together.

[@siennasnow6238]

Thank you for not polishing out the scratches-so meaningful. Great job

[@timc333]

Leaving the scratches was genius and super cool and very Human . each tinny scratch is part of the story of his married life , never forget .

[@jojisbiggestfan6595]

FINALLY GOOD BACKGROUND MUSIC ON THE INTERNET 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@andrewcrowder4958]

Creativity, skill, emotional intelligence. Bravo!

[@hanananah]

I like that you handled it like an art restoration. You reinforced and cleaned the piece but didn't destroy the original character.

[@MakewithMatt]

Perfect resto. Keeping the scratches is just so good. A bold move but so good and the right move. Keep it up

[@cutiesbubbles8942]

Woaw. I didn't know this much wear was possible ! That mariage must be old! My dad put his ring on only to special ocasions because he doesn't like the feeling of any jewelry. He has a very sensitive skin and does renovations in the house so you dont want to wear an important ring in those situations. And my dad is 100% faithful to my mom and same for my mom to him.

[@ericpierce5674]

Watching the repair was of intriguing and beautiful but, the story behind the ring. That is the true work of art. Tried by fire. Made to last. There's nothing more moving than a the single act of a lifetime with a promise never broken.

[@mayathebraveofkitwanga448]

Wow. My husband's wedding ring looks like this one in the beginning of the video. We're married for 6 years. But he's a combat medic, so that's totally understandable. I hope one day we have a ring restoration like this. Really beautiful❤❤❤

[@justlikethewizard]

The inherent romanticism of wearing a wedding band for so long that the ring was worn so thin is beautiful in a way

[@eladriladri]

How can a ring restoration video be so wholesome?

[@marydoan6831]

Now that's pretty cool! Beautiful! Original patina protected...nice touch.

[@jaredhammonds8255]

As a welder I find this craft very interesting. I know soldering isn't welding but there are quite a few similar principles.

[@vuittonangel]

I'm so glad you didn't buff out the scratches, i love to see the dents, scratches and blemishes on everything, even on myself (scars), because each one has a story ❤

[@eviejameson4706]

The coroner melted my dad's watch and wedding ring with his body, so I know just how much those rings can mean. Bless you for honoring their history.

[@urbanantics385]

I'm amazed that he wore that ring so long it got that thin! 👏

[@blowbubbles72]

Just when I thought I couldn't admire your work any more than i do, you do this ❤

[@Lost_in_my_basement]

Im so glad you left the scratches on there ❤

[@kb10367]

It’s so sweet that you left the scratches ❤ that’s what I’d want for my husbands ring

[@tianamae667]

I love that you didn’t erase the scratches!

[@winked101]

I love that you love the scratches in I'm sure many people wouldn't complain if they saw it shiny and I would just be happy that it was fixed but the fact that you left all of its character was beautiful