American artisan Angie Atkins brings her globe-traveling influence to this Precious Hand-Hammered Blue Agate Ring. The ancient civilizations she combed to uncover jewelry treasures can be witnessed in this ring’s hand-hammered silver band. Flat polished silver circles surround the bezel, inside of which resides a rich, regal blue agate stone. Polished to a smooth finish, this blue agate gemstone lies flat against the finger. This Precious Hand-Hammered Blue Agate Ring combines the romance of centuries past with brilliant modern coloration to lend jaw-dropping intrigue to the finger. Available in whole ring sizes 6, 7, and 8.
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Found in small deposits all around the world, agate comes in every color of the rainbow. The rarest hues of this gemstone, however, are of the green and blue varieties, making this ring’s centerpiece stone as valuable precious as it is visually.
A variety of chalcedony, agate forms from layers of quartz. Its outward appearance usually exhibits varicolored bands that give it a unique striated look. One of the oldest recorded stones in history, agate displays protective qualities. Since biblical Babylonian times, agate has been used in jewelry and was a prized gemstone throughout antiquity.
This Precious Hand-Hammered Blue Agate Ring is constructed of hand-hammered silver. This ring is available in wholes sizes 6, 7, and 8.
- Handmade in the USA by Angie Atkins
- Band and bezel are made of hand-hammered silver
- A string of flat circular accents surround the bezel
- The ring is centerpieced with a smooth, flat blue agate gemstone
- Each blue agate is unique and may display nuances in color and striation
To maintain the natural beauty of the agate in this ring: 1) avoid exposing them to household chemicals like hair spray, perfume and cleaning products; 2) gently wipe them with a warm, damp cloth to remove body oils and perspiration.
Silver jewelry should be stored in an airtight container with a soft lining. Cleaning with soap and water and buffing with a soft cloth will keep your silver shiny as new. Avoid exposure of your silver to abrasive cleansers and bleach, which may cause discoloration.