Trapiche Ruby & Rose Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring

Name: Trapiche Ruby & Rose Sapphire Sterling Silver Ring
SKU: BRD Drawer 9909

Fantastic statement ring! This large natural Trapiche Ruby has been frame set in an antiqued, hammered finish 925 sterling silver ring. Design enhanced by a Rose Pink Sapphire which gives this ring that extra sparkle.

The clever design of the ring means that the band can adjust to fit ring sizes Q-Z (UK) or 8¼-12½ (US). Ruby measures 29x19mm. Sapphire measures 7x5mm.

Completely natural - the ruby gemstone has not been colour enhanced, glass filled, heat treated or modified in any way other than being buffed to a sheen. Comes presented in a Two Skies gift box with 'Rubies & Sapphires' pamphlet, ready for gifting.

Extremely rare, this material originates from a newly discovered mine in Southern India, but the supply is limited and when its gone, it’s gone! These pieces are from Adam’s friend Ashok’s private collection. Similar to a star ruby, this gem displays a 6-sectioned ray effect: Trapiche is the Spanish word for a spoked wheel. However, in star rubies the rays glide over the surface of the stone according to the light, whereas in a trapiche ruby the pattern is fixed and visible all the time.
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.