Greenland Ruby White Sapphire Recycled Sterling Silver Rose Wave Gold Ring Made to Order in Your Size
$851.38
About this ring:
•Made to order in your size
•4mm wide faceted sterling silver band
•14k rose gold and sterling silver granulation/orbs
•Wave formation of band to keep the eye moving around the ring
•Prong-set 2.5 mm Greenland ruby and 2.5 mm AA white sapphire
•Sanded and polished to a smooth, high-shine on the interior; very comfortable to wear
•Made to order
•Hand-built from recycled precious metals and ethically sourced precious gemstones by me in my Vancouver, Canada home studio
Please note: in one photo, I am wearing two of my wave rings. This listing is only for the ruby and white sapphire ring. The yellow sapphire and peach spessartine garnet ring is available in another listing.
Also, please note that this is a listing for a custom built ring that will be similar to the one in the photos. The original in the photos and video is sold, so if you purchase this listing, I will build a ring similar to it, in your size. If you would like any alterations to the design or the gemstones, just let me know; because this ring will be custom – made by me for you, anything is possible.
Each of my wave rings is a one-of-a-kind piece. I can create something similar to this if requested, but it won't be exactly the same. I fabricate the ring band by forging, bending, and texturing a sterling silver wire until I get the exact sort of wave-like form I am after for the ring.
This band has my faceted texture. The band has a wave formation, which softly undulates and keeps the eye moving across the elements and around the ring as a whole. With these rings, I strive for a sense of movement between the form, the textures, and the elements.
I've embellished this ring with a series of differently-sized orbs. The central 14k rose gold orb and the sterling orbs have been filed and formed to give them a geometric appearance. This is a time consuming process; each orb must be formed, soldered onto the ring band, and then carefully faceted with my large file until I get the exact form I am after. Each subsequent element is added in the same manner.
I chose two gorgeous 2.5 mm brilliant cut stones to set into tiny sterling silver talon-tipped prongs. The white sapphire is from a dealer in the USA, and is rated AA quality. The ruby is an absolute wonder; I purchased it directly from the Greenland Ruby company, who custom-cut this stone for me. Greenland is home to the oldest coloured gemstones in the world: these rubies are approximately 3 billion years old, so 2 billion years older than diamonds.
The band is a sturdy 4mm wide x 1.7 mm thick. I hardened this ring in my tumbler against steel shot for hours in order to make the sterling as durable as possible.
IMPORTANT: When purchasing from Specimental, please be aware of and in agreement with the Shop Policies- please read them here: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=seller-platform-mcnav#policies This section contains important information about production, shipping, sales taxes, and returns/exchanges. Have questions? Contact me through the shop, or at treloar [!at] telus.net
About Specimental:
•Handmade in Vancouver, Canada since 2008
•I am a small-scale, independent jeweller who builds each bespoke piece by hand in my home studio; I am an actual artisan who creates hand-built one-of-a-kind pieces by myself
•If you choose to work with me, you and your project receive as much attention and communication as you desire
•I am available for project consultations via phone, email, Zoom, or text messaging: you let me know what works best for you
•I never ship my custom pieces until you have approved a high-resolution photo set and video of your jewelery; it won’t ship until you are 100% ecstatic with the result of my work
•Check out my most recent one-of-a-kind pieces on my Instagram, @specimentaldesign
•Check out my customer feedback going back to 2008 in my Etsy shop; I’ve been making clients happy with my work for years
Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
I am always open to hearing your design ideas. Please contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net to discuss design possibilities.
Sizing details
If you are unsure of your ring size, the best way to be sized accurately is by visiting two commercial jewelers. Please ensure they size you using their thin sizing tools- not the wide band sizing tools, nor by having you try on rings from their display.
If any questions arise around being properly sized, I am always happy to help- contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Gift wrapping and packaging
I don’t provide a gift wrapping service. Rings and earrings ship in jewelry boxes that are hot foil stamped with the Specimental logo.
If the person for whom you are purchasing the piece shares your address, please be aware of the following: International export law dictates that the detailed contents of packages, and their value, be clearly marked on the outside of the package. This means that if they see the package before you do, they can easily tell what they are being gifted with.
Need secrecy for this delivery? The very best option is to have your package held for you at your closest Fed Ex store- if you are unsure of its location, I'm happy to help.
What about repairs and upkeep of your new jewelry- how does Specimental provide ongoing customer support?
Our hands are busy objects, and any ring worn on a finger can become accidentally damaged. All rings need regular maintenance. Make sure you are buying your raw diamond ring from a jeweler with the knowledge and experience needed to ensure your stone stays put. Ask them about their warranty and their repair/upkeep policy. Look at how frequently they work with raw diamonds, and assess whether they have the technical experience to create a ring that will last your lifetime.
I stand behind each piece of jewellery I make. If something goes wrong with your ring, at any time- you slam your finger in a drawer and crush the band, you break a prong, you smash and crack your stone- you can count on me to support you with the repair.
Recycled Gold
My gold is all recycled- the metal plant I purchase it from has been in business for over 100 years. They smelt their metals to the highest environmental standards, to cause the least impact on the environment. They do not deal with newly mined metals, as these metals cause much greater destruction to the environment.
There is no visible difference between recycled metals and newly-mined metals. There is also no difference as far as the karat of the metals go- 18k recycled gold is exactly the same in constitution as 18k newly mined gold. The vast majority of my clients prefer their metals recycled, as environmental impact is of concern when choosing the perfect piece of jewelry.
Can Specimental reuse my old stones and recycle my gold?
I can use your heirloom stones in a new design. The stones must be pulled from their settings and checked for stability by a professional jeweler prior to shipping them to me. I cannot recycle your gold. I am not set up to smelt gold in the studio, so am not able to melt down your old gold pieces for you.
Rush Orders
My current production times are listed in my shop announcement. If you need something more quickly, please get in touch via the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Depending upon my work and family schedule, I am happy to accommodate your rush orders. There is no additional charge for a rush order. However, please do get in touch prior to ordering to discuss your deadline with me.
Can I order a ring with a different stone, wider band, different texture, or in a different colour/karat of gold?
Yes! All of my pieces are completely hand fabricated in the studio by me, from raw materials. I am able to create any of my designs with any stone, in any composition. In short, you can have your ring absolutely any way you like it. Contact me through the shop, or via treloar@telus.net to get the discussion around your perfect piece of jewelry started.
Why buy your raw diamond ring from Specimental?
A raw diamond is an exceptionally difficult stone to set properly. Their unique shape means that a custom setting needs to be fabricated for each and every stone. The way in which the setting is closed around the diamond must be approached in a very particular fashion.
I began setting these stones into my rings in 2009, when only a small handful of jewelers were working with this type of stone. As the appeal of raw diamonds has exploded, countless numbers of jewelers are now incorporating them into their designs. I have set thousands of raw diamonds into my pieces since then. Please check out my client feedback, as a testament to my workmanship and design skills: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=hdr_shop_menu#reviews