A sterling silver ring with a hand carved pattern design and a partially exposed, talon claw setting holding a Lapis lazuli gemstone 18mm x 13mm.

Lapis lazuli is a deep-blue metamorphic rock that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. Originating from the Persian word for the gem lāžward, Lapis beads have been found at Neolithic burials in the Caucasus and Mauritania and dated as early as the 7th millennium BC. It was used in the funeral mask of Tutankhamun (1341–1323 BC). In the Middle Ages it was exported to Europe where it was ground into powder, made into the pigment ultramarine and was used by some of the most important artists of the Renaissance.

Our signature style is a simple series of lines and geometric shapes that create an interwoven feeling of depth, evoking runic symbols and the spirit of patterns from ancient cultures. These markings are inscribed over smooth contours and framed by borders that are reminiscent of Celtic panels and heraldic armour.

Our silver jewellery is pre-aged to have a slightly lived in feel. It is oxidised so the pattern lines stand out. The top surface is brightly polished and softly distressed. As your item is worn it will continue to look this way with any little knocks and scrapes adding to its timeless presence.

We love how this ring symbolises a connection to this ancient material and its deep, otherworldly lustre.

Please allow up to four weeks for your item to be made and sized before shipping.