Aquamarine Branch Ring: Review
Not long ago I was approached by the lovely people over at UncommonGoods and asked if I would like to try something from their range and with my addiction to jewellery and within that, the gravitational pull toward rings, it took only minutes to know it had to be this Aquamarine Branch Ring which has been created by Nancy Nelson.
What drew me to this ring as well as the look was the back story, the main band of this ring is cast in sterling silver from a hand crafted mould that was made from a green twig found in the ancient woods of West Virginia USA. Between the two ends of the twig sits a rough-hewn nugget of aquamarine, a gemstone which is said to promote good luck and happiness and in days past was used by sailors as a talisman for safe travel.
I have to say my photos failed to capture the beauty of this ring, the band is so dainty, it really captures the shoots and blemishes the original twig must have had. It’s odd to think, this was one a part of a living tree, that has been saved for us all to enjoy.
The rough-hewn aquamarine looks perfect next to the twig band, it is all so natural and almost magical in the way it works together.
This beautiful ring comes in at $70, can of course be brought from UncommonGoods who fantastically post around the globe. In fact if you click here to visit the website, you will find that if your viewing from the UK it will even change the price to pounds, making it even easier to know what you are spending.
Personally I will definitely be shopping UncommonGoods myself in the future as they offer so much both when it comes to jewellery and when it comes to the way they run the company. They not only support a number of wonderful charities, but offer opportunities such as the design challenges where budding artisans can submit ideas, with the chance to join their community of designers. If like me, you aren’t so good with your hands then you can get stuck in by voting for the next items to make it to the virtual shelves for UncommonGoods.
What do you think of my ring, is it something you would choose for yourself?
*PR Sample
Oh that’s stunning! Looks ab it fragile but stunning!
Before I read your post, my 1st though on seeing the ring was “Ooooh”. That ring is gorgeous, will definitely be looking at their others.
This ring is absolutely beautiful and I LOVE that is has been molded from a real twig! I’m off to browse the site right now x
That’s a really pretty ring. I like the design of the shank it really suits the uncut mineral
This looks great
Absolutely beautiful ring, I used to wear lots of pretty rings but don’t anymore, I don’t know we’re they went I had a lovely sovereign and pretty Celtic ones xxx
I’ve just been and looked at their website, how quirky! Seriously love the working kaleidoscope necklaces.