Glowing and vibrant, ahighly-saturated, ateal-green tourmaline cabochon sits, nested, inside a thick-walled, organic bezel, which tapers seamlessly into the ring's integral shank. Thiselegant,oval, tourmaline gemexhibits the rare and beautiful cats eye phenomenon, known as chatoyancy, whichgives the stone a two color (light and dark) illusion— it appears to bebisectedline of light, that shifts as the stone moves! Tourmaline is known as a balancing stone, so this equally divided effect is especially meaningful, here! This ring is modern and organic— its graceful shape is reminiscent of the beautiful pixie cup lichens (Cladonia asahinae). Metal is 18k yellow gold; it is delicately brushed.


This ring was entirely handcrafted in Portland, OR, by collaborating, independent craftspeople and designers— even the vintage cabochon wassourcedlocally.

Materials

18k gold
Cat's eye tourmaline

Age

New

Size

US7. This ring can be resized; resizing for this ring (sizes 5 - 9) is complimentary.

Dimensions

Ring face measures approx 13.3 x 10.9 mm; shank measures approx 4.5 mm at the shoulder and tapers to approx 2.5 mm at the base.

Notes

The brownish horizontal linesyou see in these photos aren't visible to the naked eye.