Flower Ring, Natural Pink Spinel, hand crafted authentic Recycled Sterling Silver, larger rose, round 1.06 carat 6 mm stone

* Pink Spinel, Sterling silver Rose, Flower ring
* Please read the entire description before ordering:

This handmade sterling silver ring is set with the natural round pink spinel. The stone measures 6 mm round, weighs 1.06 carats, and was earth mined in Tanzania. This is a genuine natural untreated spinel; not a man made stone. The stone is very clear and has only minor internal inclusions visible with magnification. The color is a purplish pink, and it has great transparency and sparkle.

The ring design features a rose flower with 6 petals. The rose measures about 17 mm x 15 mm across. The ring weighs about 5.2 grams without the stone. The ring shank at the thinnest place in the back measures about 2.3 mm wide x 1.2 mm thick. The last 2 pictures are for visual size and scale reference, so you can see exactly what size the ring is. It shows the silver ring without the stone next to a US dime coin and 1" on a ruler and the smaller flower ring I also make. The smaller flower rings that hold a 4 mm faceted stone or a 5 mm cabochon stone are listed in my shop sections by the type of gemstone set in them.

The sterling silver I use to make my rings is alloyed using newly refined recycled silver. The only difference between recycled sterling silver and silver not identified as recycled is the source of the pure silver. Recycled silver has less impact on the environment than newly mined silver. Otherwise, it is exactly the same. I believe that if we all work together towards positive change, we can make the world a better, healthier place. That's why I use recycled where I can. The Navy blue jewelry box it will be sent in is also made with 100% recycled materials.

Rings are always stronger when the shank is cast to size as opposed to being cut and sized later. So rather than set this stone first, and then need to size the ring to fit your finger, I will cast your ring to size when you order it and then set the stone. I will have the ring ready to send within 3 to 5 business days. The stone used in your ring will be the exact stone pictured.

PROPER FINGER SIZING:

There is no way to accurately guess or estimate the finger size you need for a ring to fit properly. The only way to obtain an accurate measurement is to use the METAL finger gauges used by jewelers. Go to a store that sells rings, and get the finger measured. They will be happy to do this for you. Finger size is totally unrelated to body size or shoe size. Using string or ribbon to measure the finger is not accurate. Printing a paper off the internet and wrapping it around your finger probably won't yield accurate results. authentic You remember that she used to say she wore about a size 7 ring? It probably has changed or you remember wrong. Again, the only reliably accurate way is to use metal finger gauges graduated in 1/2 sizes, until you find the one that fits best. Also keep in mind that fingers are smaller when you are very cold, and larger when it is hot and humid. Receiving a new ring that is too large or small is quite disappointing. You will be far happier if you take the time to obtain an accurate size before ordering. I can re-size a ring for you when you order the wrong size. But you will be paying an additional $20.00 to $30.00 to have me re-size it and send it back to you; and then there is the time it will take (could be 2+ weeks). My return policy specifically prohibits a refund for ordering a ring custom made to a size that does not fit (you ordered the wrong size). Why not just measure the finger and get it ordered right the first time?

However, in this time of the Covid-19 Pandemic, a trip to a jewelry store to have your finger measured may be difficult and potentially dangerous. Thus, I am offering this MULTISIZER ring finger gauge to be sent to you with free shipping to an address in the USA. While not quite as accurate as metal finger gauges, if used properly this will give you a more accurate size than a string, or a ribbon, or a guess. You can purchase one with free shipping here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/876114033/multisizer-ring-sizing-gague-for

I have this ring listed in my Etsy shop with several other gems. If you prefer a different gem, I can probably make one for you. I have hundreds of gems to choose from. Please contact me to discuss your needs.

Gemologically Speaking: This is the educational part.

Spinel has been treasured as a gemstone of great worth for centuries; but has not always been recognized as spinel. Spinels of great historical significance and fabulous value were often mistaken as rubies or sapphires. An excellent example is the huge Black Prince's Ruby, in the front of the Imperial State Crown of English Royalty; one of the British Crown Jewels. It is not a ruby at all, but a spinel, which can be traced back through history all the way to the Moorish Prince, Mohammed, of Granada, in 1366 Spain. It was most likely originally mined in the Badakshan Mountains in northern Afghanistan. Mining of large spinels called Balas Rubies has occurred there since before the year 1000, and the mines and Balas Rubies are mentioned in the travels of Marco Polo. Another historically important large red spinel, also in the British Crown Jewels is the Timur Ruby.

Spinel and corundum (ruby and sapphire) are often found and mined in the same places, and have similar hardness and colors. Both occur in the metamorphic rocks limestone and marble, and both are found in placer deposits formed in drainages below as the parent rock is weathered and eroded. Spinel has the chemical formula MgAl2O4. Spinel has a hardness of 7.5 to 8, where ruby and sapphire are 9. The specific gravity of spinel is 3.6 to 4.1, where corundum is 3.95 to 4.1 So it is no great wonder that throughout history they have been confused and mistaken for each other. The refractive index of spinel is 1.712 - 1.736, and the refractive index of corundum is 1.762 - 1.770; just a bit higher. So spinel can be differentiated from sapphire or ruby with a refractometer; if you happen to own one and have the skill to use it. The refractometer was invented by Ernst Abbe in 1869. The only easily noticeable difference between spinel and corundum is the crystal form. While spinel's crystal structure is cubic, the crystals themselves are octahedra, and often twinned, where as corundum occurs in hexagonal crystals. But once cut and polished, that distinction is gone, and it takes modern scientific methods to tell the difference between ruby, sapphire and spinel. Before the 19th century, there was no way to tell the difference. Spinels occur clear, red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, black, and every variation and shade in between; just like sapphires.

Spinel has recently begun to receive the recognition this beautiful and rare gemstone deserves. In the past few years, it has become much more popular in jewelry, and it's value has started to soar.

Metaphysically Speaking:

Spinel is said to induce clarity of thought and promote creative ideas. It has a calming affect on the mind and emotions, and thus can help to alleviate stress and depression. It can aid in attracting help for any situation, and bring high spiritual, emotional, and physical energy to all efforts. It is a good gem to choose to help attract abundance into your life. Spinel is said to help improve physical appearance and vitality. It can be used to enhance physical energy and performance during physical activities like sports, when worn on the body. Used in crystal healing, it is said to bring benefit to the teeth, spine, gums, whole body healing, cancer healing, slimming to a healthy weight, and increasing physical energy and stamina.

** The free shipping offered to an address within the United States is by First Class US Post. An upgrade to faster Priority or Priority Express US shipping is available at checkout.

*INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I no longer ship to countries outside the USA.