Canadian Jade Sterling Silver Snake Ring
Stunning, natural Canadian Jade set in a 925 sterling silver snake design ring. You will receive the beautiful ring in the photos.
Although the ring is set to size P (UK) or 7¾ (US) the clever design of the band means that this ring size can span up or down one size without too much impact on the original design concept. Gemstone measures approximately 8x5mm.
Will arrive in a quality Two Skies presentation box, with a colourful story card.
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.
Jade was first identified in Canada by Chinese settlers in 1886 in British Columbia, but was considered worthless at the time, as they were actually searching for gold! The mining business Loex James Ltd., started by two Californians, began the first commercial mining of Canadian Jade in 1972.
Jade is one of the oldest and most important gemstones, with a history dating over 7,000 years (it was historically used to make tools, weapons and ornaments). The term 'jade' was derived from 'Piedra de Ijada', a Spanish phrase meaning 'stone for the pain in the side’, because Spanish explorers saw natives of Central America holding pieces of jade to their sides, believing that it could cure illness.
Dark apple green in colour, with some translucency in the light, Canadian jade jewellery can be used as a talisman or worn as an amulet, which protects from destructive forces by acting as a shield.
