What it does
A ring slot tray is a shallow tray with a row of slots, so a range of rings is shown together, upright and in order. It is how a graded range is presented and how it is put back correctly at the end of the day.
Leather on a ring slot tray, specifically
Every slot in a hide tray is skived and turned by hand, which is slow and produces the best-looking slotted tray there is. It is the one to specify where the tray itself is part of the sell.
Getting the proportion right
Slot pitch and depth decide how many rings fit and how they read. Slots too close and the rings touch; too far apart and the tray looks half empty. The pitch should be set from the widest shank in the range, not the average.
How leather is applied to a display form
Hide is cut, skived at the edges and wrapped, and grain varies from panel to panel. On a set of risers we cut every piece from the same hide so the set matches, and we say so on the drawing.
Where it is used
Counter cases showing a graded range, and back-of-house storage where the same tray goes into the safe overnight. That double use is the reason it is worth specifying properly.
Leather under case lighting
Hide reflects softly and unevenly, which is what makes it look expensive and what makes it hard to photograph. It also darkens where it is handled, so an open-counter display in hide develops a patina rather than staying new.
The mistake to avoid
A tray cut for plain bands will not take the same range once a set stone is added. Where the range includes both, the slots are cut to the widest and the plain bands simply sit lower.
Why leather
Leather-covered display carries the grain and the slight colour variation of hide. On a counter it reads as furniture rather than as a prop, and it ages with the shop rather than staying new.
Keep out of direct window sun, which lightens hide unevenly. A conditioner once a year on a piece that stays on show.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Height and footprint | Slot pitch and depth decide how many rings fit and how they read. |
| Leather colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Leather on this form | Every slot in a hide tray is skived and turned by hand, which is slow and produces the best-looking slotted tray there is. |
Frequently asked questions
Can ring slot trays be made in our brand colour?
Yes — the leather is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
What sizes do ring slot trays come in?
They are made to your dimensions. Slot pitch and depth decide how many rings fit and how they read. Slots too close and the rings touch; too far apart and the tray looks half empty. The pitch should be set from the widest shank in the range, not the average.
Is leather a good choice for a ring slot tray?
Every slot in a hide tray is skived and turned by hand, which is slow and produces the best-looking slotted tray there is. It is the one to specify where the tray itself is part of the sell.
What goes wrong most often with ring slot trays?
A tray cut for plain bands will not take the same range once a set stone is added. Where the range includes both, the slots are cut to the widest and the plain bands simply sit lower.
Can ring slot trays be made to match our boxes?
Yes — the same leather and the same colour across boxes and display, ordered in one run.
Specify your ring slot trays
Tell us your case or window height, what the ring slot trays have to show, and your brand colour. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.