Edinburgh Cobblestone Hammered Effect Sterling Silver Ring
Historical basalt and granite cobblestones from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, given a new lease of life and set in sterling silver jewellery - the perfect 'Auld Reekie' keepsake.
You will receive this Edinburgh Cobblestone hammered effect sterling silver ring shown in the photos, which features antiqued & textured sterling silver. Ring can be adjusted to span ring sizes R-V (UK) or 8¾-10¾ (US). Stone measures approximately 14x11mm. Comes in a Two Skies presentation box with 'Royal Mile Cobblestone' pamphlet.
As setting adjustable rings can sometimes be a delicate procedure, we are happy to set the size for you before we sent it out to you - just let us know in the 'free gift card message' field.
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 'Streets of old Edinburgh' collection - jewellery made from historic cobblestones (locally quarried basalt) which were gifted to Two Skies during the refurbishment of Rose Street in the Georgian 'New Town' of the city. A design competition was held in January of 1766 to find a suitably modern layout for the new suburb. It was won by 26-year-old James Craig, who, following the natural contours of the land, proposed a simple grid, with a principal thoroughfare linking two garden squares. Considering their age, these cobbles have seen many events in Edinburgh's historical timeline, including lavish parties held by Edinburgh's elite to entertain famous poet Robert Burns in 1786, and the execution of the infamous Deacon Brodie in 1788! You can find out more about what these cobblestones have seen here!
