The Enduring Mark

How big is the top of the ring?

The face is 23.5 mm, about the size of a large coin. It is a substantial signet, made to be noticed.

What US sizes does The Enduring Mark signet come in?

US 7 to US 13, about 54.4 to 69.7 mm of finger circumference. Between two sizes, choose the larger one.

Which finger is a signet ring worn on?

Traditionally the little finger of the non-dominant hand. Today many men wear it on the ring finger or the index; measure the finger you will actually use.

Is it silver?

No. It is stainless steel left in its natural polished steel color, which looks like silver but does not darken.

Will the vintage cross on The Enduring Mark keep its detail with daily wear?

Yes. The ring is stainless steel, which handles water, sweat and daily knocks without rusting, so the vintage cross keeps its look.

Is the 23.5 mm face of The Enduring Mark too big for a teenage son?

It can be on a slim young hand. The face measures 23.5 mm, so it suits a son who likes a ring with presence; for a quieter look, a plain band fits better.

Dad has twenty years sober this spring. He's never once made a big deal of it. He's 71, a man of his word. I want to acknowledge it somehow.

Twenty years of quietly doing the same hard thing every morning, without mentioning it, tells you most of what you need to know about him. Keep the acknowledgment as plain as he is, and say it to his face if you can. Paul's words fit a man like that: "I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). The Enduring Mark is a cross on a signet, the kind of ring once used to seal one's word, here sealed by the cross. Put it in his hand over coffee. Tell him: You kept your word every day for twenty years. I noticed. He may only nod. That nod will be plenty.