These bands combine recycled palladium sterling silver and a colorful array of flush-set 2mm stones - Chatham lab-created ruby, Chatham lab-created sapphire (orange, yellow, and blue), and Chatham lab-created emerald. The bands are 7mm wide x 2mm thick and 4mm wide x 2mm thick and have been given a rustic hand-textured finish. I would be happy to create these bands with a polished finish as well; just ask! Other band widths or types of metal are also available - convo me for details. All of the metal used in the construction of these rings is from recycled sources.

Palladium sterling silver is an alloy that (like traditional sterling silver) is comprised of 92.5% pure silver; however, palladium sterling silver adds 3% palladium (a precious metal akin to platinum) to give the alloy more tarnish resistance and durability (though it is still significantly softer than gold).

Lab created stones (also referred to as man-made, synthetic, or cultured stones) are NOT fakes. They are chemically and optically identical to their mined counterparts, but by growing them in the lab, many of the environmental and humanitarian problems inherent with gemstone mining can be avoided. These particular stones were created by Chatham Gems, a leader in created gemstones. According to the company, "Chatham does not make gemstones, we make environments in which crystals grow naturally." In other words, these are real gemstones that are cultured in a laboratory - natural components are placed in an environment created to duplicate nature's. Once the required combination of chemical and environmental factors is created, the crystals grow over the course of a year, the length of time depending on the gemstone. As a result, quality diamonds and gemstones are developed with identical physical, chemical, and optical properties to those found in nature.

Please let me know what sizes you need when you place your order, and allow three weeks for fabrication of your custom made piece.

This listing is for a set of two bands - the rings are also available separately under separate listings in my Etsy shop.

Due to the value of these pieces, shipping costs have been adjusted to include insurance within the United States. I do offer international shipping; if you live outside the US, please contact me for a quote specific to your location. Due to the lack of availability of insurance through the US postal service for international packages, I use FedEx when shipping overseas; this is a more expensive but far safer option. International buyers, please be aware that you are solely responsible for any duties/taxes that your country may charge on imported goods.

As is all my jewelry, this piece is vegan, meaning no animal products (pearls, silk, leather, etc.) were used in its construction.

I accept PayPal, money orders, checks, and credit cards (please call me at 707-633-6340 if you would like to initiate a credit card payment outside of Paypal).

Have any questions? Contact the shop owner.