
It also exudes a gummy resin when heated by dull tools this resin clings to cutter teeth and other tool parts and complicates the machining operations.

The wood is moderately difficult to work with either hand or machine tools, for the wood resists cutting and dulls cutting edges. It seasons somewhat slowly, with only a slight risk of checking and distortion once dry it is moderately stable in service. Unfortunately, the oxidation process will again prevail, turning the wood first to purple and later to a walnut brown and finally to a black-brown colour with age. However, the exterior brown colour is only at the surface and by removing a thin layer the original colouring can be restored. In due time, the purplish colour is lost and the wood turns a permanent attractive dark brown. The wood is very hard, extremely heavy, strong, tough, and very durable in the soil, but it is most often recognized for its unusual colouring, which at times is actually purple.

The uniform texture varies from fine to medium the grain is usually straight and seldom interlocked, but is sufficiently irregular, along with variation in lustre and colour, to give the wood a pleasing stripe figure on the quarter-cut surface lustre is medium, somewhat greasy in appearance, and cold to the touch no distinctive odour or taste is present in seasoned wood. The heartwood is a greyish purple when freshly cut, later becoming a violet purple to deep purple through an oxidation process and then slowly darkening to an attractive deep brown it is clearly demarcated from the 5 - 10cm thick layer of creamy white to light pinkish cinnamon streaked with light brown sapwood. The bark of mature trees is used by local people for making canoes. It is used in medicine, as a substitute for turpentine, and to produce a red dye for dying textile fabrics. We love trees and green space, and believe the world is a better place with healthy forests.Other Uses An aromatic resin is extracted from the wood. For more information, please read our shop policies here: Should something happen that damages your ring, we offer a Lifetime Replacement Guarantee and a One Year Refinishing Guarantee. Rings made of wood are not, however, as durable or strong as metal rings. With proper care and handling, our rings can be enjoyed for many years. If the wrong size is requested or the ring does not fit as expected, we would be happy to remake your ring under our sizing guarantee.

Purple heart tree wood professional#
We recommend getting your finger sized by one or more professional jewellers at different times of the day to ensure that you get the right size. Half sizes are available for many sizes if you need a half six, please put the correct half size in the comment box when placing your order. These rings can be made between 3-10mm in width, with some availability limited by ring size. Please make sure to carefully select the ring size and width of band that you would like from the menu box. US sizes are available and can be chosen in the drop down menu. You'll receive an additional 25% discount off the price of both rings!
Purple heart tree wood code#
If you would like to order this ring as a set, simply add each ring individually to your cart and then use the code RINGSET at checkout. You are sure to turn heads and get compliments!įree standard shipping within Canada and US on all orders $50 or more! These rings could be used as wedding bands, couples rings for engagements, groomsmen gifts or bridesmaid gifts, or just for every day wear. This ring is handmade for you according to your size and specifications and ready to deliver in 2-3 weeks.

You're sure to catch attention with this one! This ring is spectacular to behold, and unbelievably comfortable to wear. The core of the ring is polished titanium, making the ring fantastically light and yet very strong. The grain thoroughly accentuates the beauty of this ring, showing slight variations in hue that give the ring wonderful depth. "All the other colors are just colours, but purple seems to have a soul - when you look at it, it's looking back at you" - Uniek SwainĪbsolutely nothing like it! Purpleheart is one of the toughest and most brilliantly coloured hardwoods, so named for the natural purple colour the wood turns when exposed to the right conditions.
