This ring has been handcrafted using traditional silversmithing tools and techniques.

It has been hand set in a fine silver bezel with a beautifully shiny haematite stone. The setting is plain and the ring band also, allowing the gemstone to take centre stage.

Haematite (or hematite as it is sometimes known) was a popular stone used in jewellery during the Victorian era. It is usually greyish black with a metallic appearance. The stone used in this ring is an oval cabochon.

Materials: Fine silver, sterling silver, haematite
Ring size: UK M 1/2
Finish: shiny/polished

All of my jewellery pieces are handcrafted by me using traditional silversmith skills at my little home studio, and are generally one of a kind in their design. I sometimes use findings which are not handmade, such as the chains I use for pendants but otherwise my jewellery is fashioned just from solid sheet metal and wire (silver, copper, brass, gold, bronze) and old fashioned basic techniques and tools. I use ethically sourced gemstones where possible and all of the beachcombed items I use such as sea glass, sea pottery and sea plastic are genuine, mostly found by me (unless kindly donated) and smoothed naturally by the sea predominantly off the coast of England. My pieces are hallmarked when necessary as a precious metal by the London Assay Office with my maker’s mark – I use mostly sterling silver for my handmade jewellery and these are hallmarked when they are above the weight of 7.78g.