Natural earth-mined sapphire ring in argentium sterling silver // U.S. size 8 1/2 // September birthstone ring // Alternative engagement spessartine they can also live in

they can also live in vernal pools

I used some burrs and drills for the rough outlines

softening it between sessions with high heat as the hammering quickly makes the metal go hard and rigid

It is solid 14 karat yellow gold throughout

Rounded discs at the top

Natural earth-mined sapphire ring in argentium sterling silver // U.S. size 8 1/2 // September birthstone ring // Alternative engagement spessartine they can also live inAn entirely handmade engagement ring, statement ring, or birthstone ring. This ring features a natural blue sapphire (approximately 6 mm by 4 mm) with just a touch of sheen right under the surface. The sapphire is heat treated, but no other treatments were used. The band has a random pattern of piercings. The ring is U. S. size 8 1 2. Handmade by me in my Connecticut studio. I use only argentium sterling silver for my ear wires and the other silver