Design This is a truly hand-hammered unisex ring in a handsome stackable style, # 418 in our online design selection catalog. This design features a solid mounting between partial bezels that secure the gem in an elevated position for added light entrance. A great design for showing off a solitary gem. The band is slightly tapered and is built heavy. Gemstone This feature gem is a natural greenish blue Tourmaline aka Indicolite from Brazil that has had no treatment. This colorful gem has a nicely executed precision hand faceted cut and polish so it sparkles well in the light. It weighs 0.61 carat and is a 5.7 x 4.8 x 3 mm oval with VS eye clean clarity. Metal Content We started this project by melting down fine silver and pure copper to create an ingot of 93% silver alloy. Consequentially our alloys are a little on the rich side of .925 Sterling. Copper alone is the  remaining 7%. We do not add base metal in our alloy so there is less chance for any allergic reaction. Specifications The weight of this well built, handcrafted ring is about 5.3 grams. This hand crafted ring is a size 9 in the USA, inside diameter of 0.746 inches or 18.95mm, the inside circumference is 2.34 inches or 59.5mm, in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand it is a size R½, in India, China and Japan it is a size 18, and in Switzerland it is a size 19.6. Our technique All of our jewelry is made with the old fashioned hand hammered technique. We start by alloying an ingot then proceed with hammering, rolling, filing, sawing, soldering, drilling, sanding and polishing. We do not sell castings and never use glue in our heirloom quality jewelry. Re-sizing or re-building to another size with the same gemstones is free!
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