A gorgeous piece of stabilized Redwood Burl is used to make this ring. Stabilization injects resin into the wood and expels all the moisture which is replaced. Each of these rings are handmade by me and there may be slight variations in yours. I use stainless steel inserts for my rings so there is a much higher strength factor than regular wooden rings. As with all wooden jewelry, the ring should be removed before washing your hands or showering and bathing. I will happily resolve any fit issues ...