Edinburgh Cobblestone Sterling Silver Celtic Ring
Historical basalt and granite cobblestones from Edinburgh given a new lease of life, set in sterling silver. The material for this unique pendant was acquired by Two Skies during the refurbishment of the historic and world-famous Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
This stunning ring can cleverly span ring sizes R-T (UK) or 8¾-9¼ (US). See size guide in listing photos for more details. Cobblestone cabochon measures approximately 12x9mm. You will receive your new ring in a Two Skies gift box with an information 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 or at checkout.
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.
Edinburgh's famous 'Royal Mile' gets its name from the 500 year old processional route used by queens and kings, and the old “Scots mile”, which actually measures 107 yards longer than an “English” mile. Popular with citizens and tourists alike, the Royal Mile connects Edinburgh Castle, which sits atop an extinct volcano, and Holyrood Palace, which has served as the principal royal residence in Scotland since the 16th century.
Paving the Royal Mile are locally sourced cobbles - also known as “sets” - typically made from hard wearing stone (granite and basalt). In 2021 Edinburgh Council widened the pavements on the city’s Royal Mile to make it more pedestrian friendly. During this process, all the historic cobbles in various sections were removed, reconditioned and painstakingly relaid. At the end of the process there was a handful of cobbles left spare, which Two Skies founder Adam McIntosh managed to secure a purchase on with the Royal Mile project manager Stan.
