The market is primarily split between the original movie prop creators and licensed merchandise partners.

Authentic weight and luster; can be resized by any jeweler . Most expensive option ($1,000+ to $4,000+) . Extremely scratch-resistant; heavy, premium feel . Cannot be resized due to the metal's hardness . Sterling Silver Mid-range price; authentic precious metal feel. Can tarnish or wear down over years of daily use . Gold-Plated Base Metal Most affordable (often under $50).

: Their signature offering is a plain, high-polish gold band with no inscription, exactly as seen in most of the films .

: Unlike the plain movie ring, Wētā’s versions typically feature the Elvish inscription permanently engraved on the inside and outside .