This listing is for a custom Rhodochrosite ring, handcrafted just for you.
To place an order, simply select your favourite piece of Rhodochrosite and your ring size from the drop-down menus. I’ll then use the details from your purchase to create your very own made-to-order ring. Like all my work, each piece is individually handcrafted using recycled silver, cruelty-free materials, ethically sourced gemstones, and environmentally conscious methods.
♥ Handcrafted:
• Made to order by hand in Melbourne, Australia
• Crafted entirely from scratch, without machinery or ring moulds
• Created using traditional metalsmithing techniques (hammers, fire, anvil, etc.)
♥ Ring Features:
• Genuine Rhodochrosite, ethically sourced from the Catamarca Province in Argentina
• 925 sterling silver 11-gauge (2.5mm approx.) ring band
• Thick 925 sterling silver backing
• 999 fine silver bezel surrounding the stone
• Polished to a high shine
• Nickel-free silver
♥ Uniqueness:
• All silver used is recycled
• Every stone is handpicked and ethically sourced
• No chemicals are used in the creating process
• Each ring is made with deep respect and love for the Earth
♥ Things to Keep in Mind:
• Please allow 3–5 business days for creation, as each ring is made to order
• The completed rings in the listing photos are a guide. Every gemstone varies slightly in shape, height and size, so your finished piece will be truly one of a kind
• Stones will be set in the orientation they appear on my fingers in the photos. If you’d prefer a horizontal setting, just leave a note at checkout and I’ll be happy to accommodate
• If you’d like to see the rings I make to order each day, feel free to tune into my Instagram Stories at www.instagram.com/GemAndTonik. I share videos of every piece before it heads off to its forever home :)
Stone Measurements:
- Stone 1: 11.5mm x 10mm approx.
- Stone 2: 9.5mm x 9mm approx.
- Stone 3: 12.5mm x 8.5mm approx.
- Stone 4: 14mm x 10.5mm approx.
- Stone 5: 15.5mm x 7mm approx.
- Stone 6: 18mm x 10.5mm approx.
- Stone 7: 13.5mm x 9.5mm approx.
- Stone 8: 10mm x 9.5mm approx.
- Stone 9: 16mm x 11.5mm approx.
- Stone 10: 27mm x 16mm approx.
- Stone 11: 11mm x 7.5mm approx.
- Stone 12: 12.5mm x 9.5mm approx.
- Stone 13: 19mm x 9.5mm approx.
- Stone 14: 16mm x 14.5mm approx.
💎 RHODOCHROSITE LORE:
Known as the Stone of the Compassionate Heart, Rhodochrosite has long been associated with deep emotional healing and unconditional love. The Incas believed it was the blood of their ancestral kings and queens turned to stone, and it was once known as Inca Rose throughout South America. The name Rhodochrosite comes from the Greek words rhodon (rose) and chroma (colour), a fitting tribute to its soft pink to vibrant raspberry hues.
Geologically, Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral that forms in hydrothermal veins, often in association with silver, lead, and copper ores. Argentina’s Capillitas Mine is famed for its stalactitic formations, while Colorado’s Sweet Home Mine produces rare, deep-red transparent crystals prized by collectors.
Energetically, Rhodochrosite is a powerful confidence booster. It balances and enhances love on every level, romantic, self-love, and universal compassion. It soothes emotional wounds, brings joy, and relieves the effects of long-standing stress or trauma. It’s a wonderful companion during meditation, helping to calm the mind, open the heart, and restore harmony between the emotional and mental bodies. Rhodochrosite is also associated with heart healing, both emotional and physical, making it a beloved stone for those seeking gentle transformation and warmth.
