This listing is for a custom Turquoise ring, handcrafted just for you.
These pieces of Turquoise were hand-picked during my travels through Nevada and Arizona in 2019. While I wasn’t provided with the exact mine details, each stone carries the unmistakable beauty of American Turquoise, from bright sky blues and aquas to rich greens and earthy greys, many with striking matrix patterns. Every piece has been carefully stabilised and backed for strength, making them ideal for everyday wear. There's something truly special about choosing stones in person, and these beauties hold the memories of that journey and the desert landscapes they came from.
To place an order, simply select your favourite piece of Turquoise 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 Turquoise, ethically sourced from the Turquoise mines in Arizona & Nevada.
• 11-gauge (2.5mm approx.) 925 sterling silver 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: 9mm x 6.5mm approx.
- Stone 2: 11mm x 10mm approx.
- Stone 3: 13mm x 11.5mm approx.
- Stone 4: 18mm x 9mm approx.
- Stone 5: 18mm x 13mm approx.
- Stone 6: 21mm x 17.5mm approx.
- Stone 7: 17mm x 12.5mm approx.
- Stone 8: 19.5mm x 15mm approx.
- Stone 9: 23.5mm x 16mm approx.
- Stone 10: 14.5mm x 9.5mm approx.
- Stone 11: 20mm x 16.5mm approx.
- Stone 12: 21mm x 16mm approx.
💎 TURQUOISE LORE:
Turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones known to humanity, treasured for thousands of years by ancient Egyptians, Persians, the Chinese, and Native American tribes. Worn in burial masks, royal regalia, and sacred talismans, it has long symbolized protection, wisdom, and spiritual insight.
Formed through the slow percolation of copper-rich water in arid regions, Turquoise is known for its sky blue to green hues and often intricate matrix patterns. Each source region lends the gem its unique look, from soft robin’s egg blue to vivid green and earthy brown veining.
Turquoise has traditionally been associated with peace, protection, and connection. It’s said to help with honest communication and is often worn as a symbol of friendship or carried as a companion on journeys of all kinds.
