When Benjamin Bosworth couldn’t find a wedding band that matched his personality and love story, he did what any mechanical engineer and machinist might do—he made his own. This one-time project evolved into Honest Hands Ring Co., a Morrison, Colorado-based jewelry company that combines engineering precision with deeply personal stories.
A Wedding Band With Heart
In 2016, Bosworth crafted his first ring using titanium and black walnut wood from his grandfather’s farm. The unique combination reflected his engineering background and family heritage. That same ingenuity now defines Honest Hands, where Bosworth creates rings incorporating sentimental objects from clients.
Notable creations include:
- A ring made from a grandfather’s Chevy truck key.
- Designs featuring plant fossils, an arcade token, and even a piece of moon rock.
- A custom ring inlaid with gold foil from the Apollo 11 lunar module, paired with black zirconium to symbolize the darkness of space.
“Clients always send me things I’ve never worked with before,” Bosworth shares. “The challenge is to make a ring that not only incorporates these materials but looks amazing.”
From Engineering to Jewelry Design
Bosworth’s journey started at Michigan State University, where he majored in mechanical engineering and worked on the school’s Formula racing team. After graduating in 2013, he joined Pratt Miller, designing concept vehicles and even cofounded Type 2 Cycles, specializing in custom bicycles.
When his wife, Karen, landed her dream job in Colorado, Bosworth followed and turned his hobby into a business. By 2018, Honest Hands Ring Co. was officially launched, and by 2022, demand for his rings had grown so much that he quit his engineering job to focus on the company full-time.
Scaling Up With a Passionate Team
Now, Honest Hands has a dedicated commercial space and two full-time employees. Bosworth prides himself on maintaining quality through lean manufacturing, ensuring unique designs at competitive prices. “My team members aren’t traditional jewelers—they’re perfectionists with incredible attention to detail,” he says.
Bosworth’s favorite part of the job is the transformation process. “I never thought of myself as an artist,” he admits. “But through this craft, I’m creating art. It’s a dream come true.”