Unique Vintage 925 Sterling Silver Amethyst Artisan Ring – Size 8.25
This unique vintage sterling silver amethyst ring is a true artisan handmade piece, unlike anything mass-produced. Two round purple amethysts are bezel-set into a pair of raised circular frames that sit side by side across the top, giving the ring a bold, symmetric, almost owl-like face. Handmade details set it apart: clusters of three applied silver beads flank each side of the circles, and the slightly irregular, hand-formed settings show the maker's hand throughout. The soft lavender-purple of the amethysts glows against the sterling silver. Funky, original, and full of character, this is a one-of-a-kind find for anyone who loves artistic jewelry that stands out from the ordinary.
Verifications:
Sterling silver has been verified using JSP Silver Testing Solution.
Amethyst has been verified using a Presidium Gem Tester II.
Details:
Metal: 925 sterling silver
Item: Ring
Stones: Two round amethysts, bezel-set
Design: Handmade artisan, two side-by-side circles with applied silver bead accents
Ring Size: 8.25
Hallmarks: Unmarked; tests as sterling silver
Condition: Excellent estate condition
Fun Facts:
Amethyst was once considered as precious as ruby and emerald, and ancient Greeks believed the stone could protect its wearer from intoxication, giving it the name from "amethystos," meaning "not drunken."
Handmade artisan jewelry like this is prized by collectors precisely because each piece is one of a kind, carrying small individual details that mass-produced jewelry can never replicate.