Orrock 'Diamond' Sterling Silver Adjustable Ring
Burntisland's very own version of a diamond, these rare rock crystal rings are a rare and beautiful piece of Scottish history!
The gemstone measures approximately 10x8mm.
This stunning ring can cleverly span ring sizes Q-T (UK) or 8¼ - 9¾ (US) without compromising the design concept too much . Ring will be sent in a Two Skies jewellery box, with Scottish Gems pamphlet, ready for gifting.
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.
Presenting an affordable and locally-sourced alternative to April's birthstone, diamond ... 'Orrock Diamonds' from our very own Burntisland!
A beautiful form of rock crystal, Orrock Diamonds were romantically named by local sailors, who told tales of being guided home along the Forth by the moonlight glittering on jewels in the Binn hills:
"Aboon the Green about an ell,
Ye'l see a ferlie;
Whytes blazin' out a fiery peat -
Syne spluterin' like a burs tin ba'
O red hot iron".Written records of 'diamonds' being discovered in Orrock date back to 1791. Sir Robert Sibbald wrote about their exceptional quality in 1913, and in 1950 they are mentioned in the publication 'Afoot in Fife', but are little known today.
The Orrock quarry is an excavation of an extinct volcano, with the main mineral zone in the crater at the top. Although long since dug away, when first opened up the crystal caverns were so large that the miners could stand inside! With the material all crushed to make tarmac for roads, there is now nothing to be found (and private collectors are no longer allowed inside to look), making these gems very sought-after.
