Jeweler Michelle O’Neal celebrates the rugged beauty of raw stones through her designs. Here she sets a piece of turquoise in a cast silver bezel with an adjustable band. All that beautiful contrast in the metal is the result of burnishing, then oxidizing, which is done by hand. As for the unique color variation in the stone, Mother Nature gets credit for that.
Features
Traditional Southwestern-style turquoise ring
Designed by hand, then cast to create each individual piece
Stone is handcut and set in burnished silver for a rustic patina
Silver is oxidized by hand to enhance the detail
Dual-band design comfortably fits a range of finger sizes
Due to the nature of the stone, each piece will vary slightly in color and pattern
Includes an Iron Lamb jewelry bag
Materials
Genuine Turquoise Stone
Silver
Brass
Size
Face: 1.2” x .8”
Band: Fits ring sizes 5-10
About Iron Lamb
Every piece of jewelry Texas-born Michelle O’Neal makes is one of a kind, inspired by her respect for nature’s imperfections. The stone cutting and metal oxidizing is all done by hand to preserve the organic beauty of the raw materials she works with. What ends up on your neck, ears, and fingers is the result of her thoughtful designs, but Mother Nature also has her say by dictating the color variations and veining in each stone, which is why no two pieces are exactly alike. And it’s why we’re so drawn to the wild and rugged style of her work.
