Deer Antler Ring for Men and Women in High Tech Black Ceramic Durable and Scratch Proof 6mm Width for Women or Men that Prefer the narrower Width 8mm Version Available on this site Comes with Ring Box Real White Tail Deer Antler Inlay Retail $229.00 Sizes 7 to 12 Protective Coating Ceramic is a high performance, heat and scratch resistant, hypoallergenic and lightweight material. It is not completely scratch proof. Ceramic rings appear to be fragile and delicate, they are stronger and more durable than metal rings, such as steel and platinum rings. According to the Moh?s scale, which rates the hardness of materials on a scale of one to 10 with 10 as the hardest material, ceramic material rates a 9. Ceramic is however,very brittle and may shatter or break on impact against any hard surfaces if if it is dropped just right. They have a glossy finish and the color does not fade.