Two Skies
Herkimer 'Diamond' & Zircon Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring
Herkimer 'Diamond' & Zircon Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring
This unique sterling silver wrap style ring is set with a beautiful naturally formed Herkimer and a sparkling Zircon.
Herkimer measures approximately 16x10mm , and Zircon is around 2.5mm diameter. Ring band is 2mm wide at narrowest point. Height of ring (the length it will span your finger when worn) is approximately 32mm. Though best worn at approximately size N (UK) or 6¾ (US), this stunning ring can cleverly span ring sizes L-R (UK) or 5¾-8¾(US), without drastically compromising the original design concept too much.
Comes presented in a Two Skies gift box with a 'Clear Quartzes' 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.
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Additional Info
Additional Info
Herkimer Diamonds
Herkimer quartz "diamonds" are rare, naturally formed and faceted crystals of exceptional clarity, originally discovered in Herkimer county, upstate New York - hence the name! They are named after diamonds not only because of their sparkling clarity, but the naturally formed double termination (pointed ends) and 18 sided facet. Like diamonds, they are extremely rare and difficult to find! Our current stock of Herks were mined at a new location in Afghanistan. Although not from Herkimer, New York, these “diamonds” display the same unique double terminated formation and same beautiful clarity. They are also known in the jewellery trade as “Afghan Herks”. Some Herkimers may have subtle, natural inclusions, such as water or plant inclusions which are extremely rare and demonstrate the stone's natural formation. Stones of attunement, they are said to relieve tensions and heal addictions.
Zircon
Zircon is one of the oldest minerals on earth. This natural gem has an intense fire which gives it real sparkle, rivalling that of diamond! A September birthstone, Zircon is said to have an intense spiritual energy. Zircon can come in many natural colours, and should not be confused with Cubic Zirconia - which is in fact a lab-formed (synthetic) gemstone.
Sterling Silver (925%)
Why do silversmiths use 925%? Measured in parts per thousand, pure silver (999%) is too soft so silversmiths mix it with other metals to make it it harder. The purer the metal, the higher the polish, but it is a lot softer (thus less durable). The harder the metal is, the more hard wearing the jewellery is, but it will also tarnish easier as it has less silver content. Therefore, the silver industry set a standard percentage content for fine silver (925); what we know as "sterling silver". At Two Skies our silversmiths use 925 (sterling) silver for ring shafts and moving parts, and a very high 950% on our stones settings, which enables us to get a strong jewellery item with a beautiful and secure stone setting, without any gluing. Each piece of our jewellery is hand stamped with our Two Skies Hallmark alongside the recognised industry 925 Hallmark.
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