Here I have a soft, dreamy periwinkle blue Indonesian chalcedony with a purple undertone that is cut into a smooth oval cabochon and has a gentle, almost glowing presence on the hand. The stone is completely natural. I set it in a rich 22K gold bezel, leaving the back entirely open so the light can pass through and show off its natural, semi-translucent quality. For the band, I wanted to create a striking contrast and a statement, so I crafted a wide shank using alternating vertical sections of 18K gold bi-metal and deeply oxidized sterling silver wire. The dark, textured silver really makes the warmth of the gold and the cool tones of the chalcedony pop. This is an artsy, one of a kind piece - a conversation starter. Ring's face measures 7/8 x 3/4". Size - fits like 8.25 (it is 8.75 on mandrel, but fits smaller due ti the wide band).
