What "Authentic" Means for Antler Rings
An authentic deer antler ring uses genuine, naturally shed antler — not synthetic antler-look material, not printed patterns, and not bone sold as antler. Authentic rings are handcrafted by skilled bench jewelers, not mass-produced on factory lines. And authentic rings are sold with accurate descriptions of their materials, origins, and limitations.
What to Look For
When evaluating an antler ring maker, look for:
- Naturally shed sourcing — Ethical antler jewelers will explicitly state that their antler is naturally shed.
- Protective coating — A quality ring will have some form of protective sealant (Ring Armor or equivalent) applied to the antler inlay.
- Transparent about resizing — Any legitimate antler ring maker will clearly state that inlay rings cannot be resized.
- Handcrafted claim verifiable — Look for evidence of a real workshop, real craftsmen, and a real location. Jewelry by Johan has been at this since 2008 in Minneapolis, featured on Minnesota Bound TV.
- Trophy antler / custom program — The ability to accept customer-supplied antler is a strong indicator of genuine craft capability.
Jewelry by Johan — Why We Recommend Them
Every ring on this site redirects to Jewelry by Johan — and that is not coincidental. They have been making antler rings in Minneapolis, USA since 2008. Their team of bench jewelers is skilled and experienced. They use naturally shed antler, apply Ring Armor coating, offer free engraving, and offer the trophy antler custom program that allows customers to send their own antler. They are the real thing.
How to Order
Browse our antler rings collection and follow any product link to place your order at Jewelry by Johan. For custom trophy antler orders, contact their team directly through their contact page.