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Product Details: This hand-fabricated bracelet is crafted from 6 and 8 gauge sterling silver rod and 16 gauge gold wire. The framework was created first, shaped into a cuff, and then 14k yellow gold elements were fused onto the silver swirls and central piece. Finishing touches included adding and welding individual components.
This cuff has an approximate circumference of 7.75 inches, featuring a 1.25 inch opening for easy wear and a band thickness of 1.25 inches. The gemstones are bezel-set for durability, with Oregon Sunstones in 14k yellow gold to enhance their peachy hues, while Mesa Verde® Peridot, Montana Sapphire, and Yogo Sapphire are set in silver to complement their colors. Hammer marks were left and a sandblasted texture was applied to create visual contrast and dimension.
Designer, Deborah Spencer shared that while this was an easy piece to design, it was a tricky piece to make. She explained gold’s tendency to melt quickly when soldering simultaneously with silver and required precise heat management. Ultimately, she said, "I took my time throughout the process, nothing rushed, I put it on, I re-bent things, I melted that gold wire and had to redo it."
This one-of-a-kind Signature Piece is designed for daily wear, featuring smooth, comfortable elements with no sharp edges.
To learn more about the inspiration for Deborah's design, visit the MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge Page.
Vote for Deborah's Design: Deborah's piece is also part of the concurring MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge. You can vote for Deborah's design as your favorite from October 1-31st, 2024.
Deborah is the owner and designer of Deborah Spencer Designs, based in Whidbey Island, Washington.
This ring fits a size 6.75 and features responsibly sourced gemstones donated by Columbia Gem House.
Center stone: 10mm Cortez Pearl®
Accent stones: 4x2mm Nigerian Tourmaline Baguettes, 3mm Neon Green Beryl Triangles, and 3mm Grape Garnet® rounds.
Ring body: The body of the ring is cast in silver with 14k yellow gold bezels surrounding the stones for contrast. You will also see Kindred's signature staple of her work: a 1.6 mm 14k yellow gold curb chain surrounding the center pearl bezel.
Every year, Columbia Gem House sponsors the MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge. Each piece in this year's raffle was inspired by a fictional story provided by MJSA and then was created and donated to be a part of our fundraising raffle.
To learn more, you can visit our Annual Fundraising Series page.
Every purchase you make with Columbia Gem House supports a responsible supply chain. We work with individual miners and cutters, while offering careful consideration and respect to the cultures, communities, and environments in which our gems are produced. These are some of the key guiding principles in how our gems are brought to market. To learn more about our process, you can visit our Fair Trade Gems® Principles & Protocols page.
