Thank you! That is very helpful! Your ring is gorgeousI have one, brushed silver with an amethyst. The effect is really pretty. The metal has a softened glow rather than super shiny. Just as you can repolish metal to make it shiny again, you can have this finish rebrushed to get out inevitable scratches. There's minor scratches on mine, but not at all noticeable. I think it would be a lot longer before you felt it needed touched up, shiny polish shows the scratches more readily.
Does anyone have a brushed finish ring? Please post pics! I’d like to hear your thoughts on how the finish has worn. I’m gearing up for a custom piece and it’s something I’m considering.