Highly decorative lifelike Bat Ring with scrolls I hand sculpted with incredible detail and workmanship. The tiny details are what make this ring so special, from the sculpted eyes, holes in the snout and little bat feet, this is a work of art. Lost wax cast in Continuum Silver which is specially formulated to be perfect for filigree and finely detailed patterns. This silver has the hardness and strength similar to a 14k gold alloy with a higher silver content than traditional sterling silver, delivering very white color, high reflectivity and hardness, which makes Jewelry made with this alloy particularly resistant to wear and scratching.
The ring was designed to house a 5 mm or 6mm diameter gem, depending on size of ring. If you would like a bigger gemstone consider the Filigree Bat design which has a large 8 mm stone. This ring has the option of several different natural gemstones like amethyst, moonstone, opal, onyx and others, also offered are high quality lab stones for ruby, emerald, sapphire & moissanite. The lab stones are Hydro-thermal gems made much in the same way as the earth makes them, in a chemical bath under pressure, they have the exact same chemical composition and physical composition of a gem without the conflict and ethical issues of mining. Rubies grown by the expensive and time consuming hydrothermal process may take over a year to reach suitable sizes. Unlike the cheap flame-fusion synthetic ruby, hydrothermal ruby grows as natural looking crystals with natural like growth features such as angular banding and crystalline inclusions. With such genuine looking features and colours that are said to match the finest Burmese and Thai rubies, it is little wonder that hydrothermal ruby is considered to be the best alternative to natural ruby. Hydrothermal ruby mimics natural ruby in so many ways that only well trained gemologists can differentiate them from natural material.
This is NOT a mass market ring, I personally make each and every one of these rings from start to finish!
Every order comes with paid insurance from the USPS, buy with confidence and peace of mind.
Bats symbolize death and rebirth. Sometimes, they are known as the "Guardian of the Night." It is largely misunderstood and so therefore many of its symbolic meanings are inappropriately fear-based. The bat is a symbol of rebirth and death because it is a creature that lives in the belly of the Mother (Earth). From the womb-like caves it emerges every evening at dusk. And so - from the womb it is reborn every evening.
The bat is also associated with medicine. Bat medicine teaches us to release fear and any pattern which no longer fits in with our pattern of growth. A new beginning, trusting one's instincts, the bat is powerful medicine.
I get most of my gemstones from one of the finest and reputable gemstone dealers in the U.S. go here if you wish to view the gemstones
for color - https://www.stuller.com/browse/gemstones/calibrated-faceted/ - private message me here on etsy for any questions you may have!
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Other Gems offered info:
* AMETHYST: The amethyst is mined in Morocco and is AAA-grade; it comes from the ground with a deep purple color saturation that requires no heating, no dyes—no treatments at all. With a clear, direct and documentable path from the mine to your bench, this amethyst is mined, cut and processed under conditions that meet all standards for worker safety, environmental protection and responsible production. Amethyst is the birthstone for February.
*MOISSANITE: A century ago, Dr. Henri Moissan discovered minute quantities of a new mineral in an ancient meteorite in Arizona. At its essence was the potential for an absolutely shimmering brilliance, fire, luster, and incredible hardness. Unfortunately, the supply of natural moissanite wasn’t large enough even to create a pair of earrings. It was only after years of research that a breakthrough discovery enabled the limited production & distribution of lab created moissanite “a new diamond simulate” by Charles & Colvard , with crystals large enough to produce an uncommon combination of science and art. The man-made diamond thus was named Moissanite, in the honor of Dr. Henri Moissan
Lab created moissanite or man-made moissanite is silicon carbide formed as a single crystal. It is available as near colorless or as a limited number of green and yellow tints. It is made by patented thermal growing process which is very difficult and performed by only one company in the world.
Most people prefer lab created moissanite or synthetic diamond as they are inexpensive ,more durable and more sparky that a natural diamond . This product is a unique lab-created jewel with properties people expect to see in fine jewelry.
* Onyx - Natural Black Onyx Gemstone in the AAA Grade, Displays a Velvety Black Color with Even Color.
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