Scottish Lavender Amethyst Sterling Silver Celtic Ring

Natural Scottish Amethyst, polished and left in an organic form, set in an adjustable sterling silver band with Celtic Knot design. 
 
Due to the clever adjustable feature, this sterling silver ring will approximately fit sizes Q-S½ (UK) and 8¼-9¾ (US) due to the open design of the band, without compromising the original design concept.  Gemstone measures 18x6mm. 
 
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 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.

Although more subtly shaded (and much less common!) than its Brazilian counterpart, our home sourced Scottish Amethyst is no less beautiful. From localities such as Ardownie in Dundee, Fife and Dumfries & Galloway. Amethyst is also February's birthstone.
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.