Amethyst Sterling Silver Ring
Absolutely stunning bi-colour Amethyst, set in an adjustable sterling silver wrap style ring.
Though best worn at approximately size P (UK) or 7¾ (US), the ring will fit sizes M-R (UK) and 6¼-8¾ (US) due to the open design of the band, without drastically compromising the original design concept too much.
Amethyst measures approximately 14x8mm, and the wearing length (the length it spans your finger when worn) is around 32mm.
Our photographer has small hands, so please check measurements as the ring may look smaller or larger on your own hand. As sizing rings can sometimes be a delicate business, we are happy to size the ring for you before sending - just let us know in the comments box at checkout.
Will arrive in a Two Skies giftbox.
RESIZING ADJUSTABLE RINGS
It is quite easy to change the size of the ring yourself as long as you go slowly and are careful, manipulating the inner area of the band with warm fingers, rather than pulling at the end sections – this will help keep a round shape too. This ring will span quite a few sizes without compromising the original design concept. Once set, it is advisable not to resize again, as silver is quite soft and can become brittle and snap if bent too frequently.
The traditional birthstone for February is Amethyst, a variety of quartz that comes in a range of purple shades and can display some lovely stripes and banding. Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglio engraved gems. A legend from ancient Greece tells us that a maiden called Amethyst was turned into a quartz crystal by the goddess Diana, to protect her from the attentions of Dionysus, god of drunkenness and frivolity! Once he saw what had happened, Dionysus was full of repentance and poured away his goblet of wine, forever staining the clear crystal purple. To this day, amethyst (from the word 'ametusthos' or 'not intoxicated') is used as a charm against drunkenness and to keep one calm and in control.
