This ring is made using the ancient technique of chasing and repoussé. The silver is essentially pushed into place with a specialized hammer and a range of polished steel rods. The result is a miniature sculpture. Against the skin, there is a second, smooth layer. This is a very comfortable ring. It is U.S. size 10. The band is 18 mm wide, tapering to 6 mm under the finger. Please note that since the band is quite wide, you should order a half to a whole size bigger than your normal size. (On me, this ring fits quite well on a finger that measures size 9 1/2.)
I use only argentium sterling silver for my ear wires and the other silver elements in my jewelry. Argentium sterling silver is a hypoallergenic alloy of silver using only recycled silver. It contains more pure silver than ordinary sterling (93.5% or 94%, vs. a minimum of 92% for other sterling). It contains no nickel. It is very durable, and unlike ordinary sterling silver, it is tarnish-resistant.
