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Squid Wedding Band (14K) Made to Order

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"Got a whale of a tale to tell you, lads.
A whale of a tale or two.
'Bout the flapping fish and the girls I've loved,
On nights like this with the moon above.
A whale of a tale and it's all true--
I swear by my tattoo." ***

My brother and I had a VCR copy of '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' when we were kids and we watched it countless times. I always thought the submarine was supercool, but the giant squid needed work (granted, the movie was made in the 50s). I put a little of my idealized undersea monster in this design but softened the edges up with a little art-nouveau styling. I've been looking at a lot of Japanese woodcuts lately as well, and I feel like some of this also seeped into the design.

This ring is a highly detailed piece with the squid and water/wave design flowing all the way around the ring, leaving no particular part "up." It is a nice 8mm in width, over 2mm thick, and has a delicious weighty feel.

*** If you have never heard the above song, get thee promptly to youtube for a quick listen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkjTGCrLvAU

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This ring is hand carved by me in wax using pointy tools and then cast using the lost-wax method.

I have this ring currently priced for 14K gold (white or yellow). I can make this ring using 18K or 14K white, yellow, or rose gold. Or palladium white gold (14K or 18K) for the nickel sensitive (please send me a convo for additional quotes). A description of all metals is here: http://blog.cheyenneweil.com/f-a-q/#12

Width = 8mm
Overall thickness = ~2.15mm
Size = ~8-11 (convo me to check additional sizes--I can probably do it)

---- SHIPPING ----

* Custom pieces take around 1 month to make (I will let you know a more accurate timeline via email). If you have a pending wedding, let me know; I can probably get you your ring on time.
* I ship USPS, insured. Shipping price below is for an insured package in the US.
** YES!! I DO SHIP INTERNATIONALLY! Please convo me for a quote to your country.

Thank you for looking!
"Got a whale of a tale to tell you, lads.
A whale of a tale or two.
'Bout the flapping fish and the girls I've loved,
On nights like this with the moon above.
A whale of a tale and it's all true--
I swear by my tattoo." ***

My brother and I had a VCR copy of '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' when we were kids and we watched it countless times. I always thought the submarine was supercool, but the giant squid needed work (granted, the movie was made in the 50s). I put a little of my idealized undersea monster in this design but softened the edges up with a little art-nouveau styling. I've been looking at a lot of Japanese woodcuts lately as well, and I feel like some of this also seeped into the design.

This ring is a highly detailed piece with the squid and water/wave design flowing all the way around the ring, leaving no particular part "up." It is a nice 8mm in width, over 2mm thick, and has a delicious weighty feel.

*** If you have never heard the above song, get thee promptly to youtube for a quick listen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkjTGCrLvAU

---
This ring is hand carved by me in wax using pointy tools and then cast using the lost-wax method.

I have this ring currently priced for 14K gold (white or yellow). I can make this ring using 18K or 14K white, yellow, or rose gold. Or palladium white gold (14K or 18K) for the nickel sensitive (please send me a convo for additional quotes). A description of all metals is here: http://blog.cheyenneweil.com/f-a-q/#12

Width = 8mm
Overall thickness = ~2.15mm
Size = ~8-11 (convo me to check additional sizes--I can probably do it)

---- SHIPPING ----

* Custom pieces take around 1 month to make (I will let you know a more accurate timeline via email). If you have a pending wedding, let me know; I can probably get you your ring on time.
* I ship USPS, insured. Shipping price below is for an insured package in the US.
** YES!! I DO SHIP INTERNATIONALLY! Please convo me for a quote to your country.

Thank you for looking!

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars
(213)
  • Reviewed by Erin H
    5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 15, 2018
    Custom for Erin - Honeysuckle Band
  • Reviewed by Sarah Goat
    Buyer photo Sarah Goat, who reviewed this item with the Etsy app for iPhone.
    5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 9, 2018
    Couldn’t be happier with Cheyenne’s work. She is such a talent. The ring is absolutely stunning!
    Custom for Sarah - Coiled Snake Solitaire
  • Reviewed by Emily Devine
    Buyer photo Emily Devine, who reviewed this item with the Etsy app for iPhone.
    5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 9, 2018
    Sooooo beautiful! Cheyenne has mastery in her craft! Fits perfectly. Cheyenne really made this online, ‘sight unseen’ process feel as if I were right there with her. She included me in all decisions and I’m so very impressed with the outcome.
    I’m singing her praises !!
    Custom for Emily - Scattered ginkgo & diamonds ring
  • Reviewed by Lisa Anderson
    5 out of 5 stars
    May 23, 2018
    I just received my ring and I couldn't be happier. Not only is it a perfect fit, but it's even more beautiful than I could have imagined. I received it in the exact amount of time she stated, and was so impressed by her communication throughout the process and her patience while she answered my many questions! I would absolutely purchase from this shop again. Thank you, Cheyenne!
    Custom for Lisa - Narrow Rose Band

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Returns & exchanges

I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 2 days of purchase
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
  • Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
** NON-CUSTOM ITEMS **
I will accept returns for non-custom pieces (i.e., pieces that I already had made) if you contact me within 7 days of receipt. You will need to contact me ASAP and then return the item (at your expense) to me in the original packaging and in original condition. I can issue either a full refund (minus shipping) or credit for another piece in the shop.

** CUSTOM ITEMS **
Custom items can be returned for a 50% refund (minus shipping) or 65% credit for another piece in the shop. Again, contact me ASAP if you need to do this. The item must be returned at your expense in original condition and in original packaging. You must contact me within 7 days of receipt of item.

Really though, let's just not let this happen. Feel free to ask me all the questions you have, let me know your concerns. I will send you photos of every step of the way (sketches, wax images, etc.) and when something starts to not look right, you will have ample opportunity to let me know so we can fix it.

** CHARITABLE DONATIONS **
From time to time, this shop offers donations to charitable organizations with a purchase (will be very plainly stated--do not fear: you WILL know about it). Just keep in mind that any donations made to a charitable organization will not be refunded in the event that a piece needs to be returned.
Questions about your order?
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Shipping policies

If the item is a custom order, please allow at least ~4-6 weeks for me to make the piece (I can let you know a more accurate timeline via email when you order). If you have a wedding coming up, just let me know and I can make sure you get your rings in time :) (*Rush fee might apply--additional info below*)

I ship ready-to-wear items within three days of receipt of payment. Multiple items may be shipped together (simply calculate total insurance cost).

** SHIPPING TO A DIFFERENT ADDRESS **
Contact me if you have special shipping instructions.

** INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING **
I DO ship internationally; I just do not have it listed in my purchase section because of the wide variety of pricing and insurance depending upon where the item is shipped. Just convo me with your address and I'll give you a shipping quote. Very generally, it's around $40-50.

Otherwise, I ship USPS Priority or Express, insured. You can specify uninsured if you want to but please be aware that I cannot responsible for damage or loss by the postal company.

** UNINSURED SHIPPING PRICES **
* To US: $7
* To Canada: $10
* Everywhere else: $15

Of course, if you are located in Portland and would prefer to pick up your piece and save on shipping, you are welcome to do so and I'd love to meet you :)

** PACKAGING **
All pieces are sent out in ring boxes, which is then in a protective little box tied up with a satin ribbon. A gift card is enclosed stating exactly what your piece is, along with cleaning instructions. All this is in another box to protect the lot from the wilds of the Postal Services. A box in a box in a box. Yay!
If the item is a custom order, please allow at least ~4-6 weeks for me to make the piece (I can let you know a more accurate timeline via email when you order). If you have a wedding coming up, just let me know and I can make sure you get your rings in time :) (*Rush fee might apply--additional info below*)

I ship ready-to-wear items within three days of receipt of payment. Multiple items may be shipped together (simply calculate total insurance cost).

** SHIPPING TO A DIFFERENT ADDRESS **
Contact me if you have special shipping instructions.

** INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING **
I DO ship internationally; I just do not have it listed in my purchase section because of the wide variety of pricing and insurance depending upon where the item is shipped. Just convo me with your address and I'll give you a shipping quote. Very generally, it's around $40-50.

Otherwise, I ship USPS Priority or Express, insured. You can specify uninsured if you want to but please be aware that I cannot responsible for damage or loss by the postal company.

** UNINSURED SHIPPING PRICES **
* To US: $7
* To Canada: $10
* Everywhere else: $15

Of course, if you are located in Portland and would prefer to pick up your piece and save on shipping, you are welcome to do so and I'd love to meet you :)

** PACKAGING **
All pieces are sent out in ring boxes, which is then in a protective little box tied up with a satin ribbon. A gift card is enclosed stating exactly what your piece is, along with cleaning instructions. All this is in another box to protect the lot from the wilds of the Postal Services. A box in a box in a box. Yay!

Additional policies

** RUSH ORDERS **
I hate to have to do it but I get a lot of requests for rush orders and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to accommodate them with my current workload. Therefore, if you need to rush your order, I'll charge between $125-$175 additional for fully custom designed/carved orders and $75-$100 for the pieces listed in my Etsy shop. The range in price is because my workload can fluctuate quite a bit. Thank you for understanding!

** RING SIZING **
When ordering a ring to be made to size, please be absolutely sure you have the correct ring size. Go to a jewelry store and have them measure your finger using both a narrow measuring ring and a wide ring. This gives me a very good idea of the shape of your finger. Be sure to take into account how your fingers feel that day; i.e., the temperature at the time of sizing (your fingers can swell a little during warmer weather, shrink during cold dry weather--if you wear rings normally you probably have a good sense of whether you are having an average finger-size day). Many of the rings I make are not easily re-sized once finished due to the way the carvings go all the way around the ring so it is really important I have the right size when I make you a ring. Don't worry if you are between sizes; just let me know all details that seem pertinent and I'll make it to fit.

** SNEAKY RING SIZING HOW-TO!! **
Two options I can think of: Select a ring she wears on the SAME finger you wish to buy her a ring (or him--goes both ways :). You could either bring it into a jewelry shop to get the size, or you could buy this cheapy ring mandrel from amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/7h2yorx (in case she doesn't often go without it or would notice if it were missing for any period). Slip the ring on the mandrel and note the size; just make sure it is a nice snug fit. Best is to also send me the mandrel to calibrate sizing on my end; there can be some variation in plastic mandrels.

Or, the more dramatic option (one of my clients successfully did this!): enlist the help of one of her friends to take her shopping and stop by a jewelry shop on the pretense that the friend wants to be sized for whatever reason. The friend then needs to convince your fiance-to-be to try on the sizers too "just because" and the friend can later tell you her size.

** SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS **
Any special requests regarding shipping or notes to be included when I send your piece, etc. should be made known to me using the screamingest bold ALL-CAPS red flashing font you can find. Basically, just make it obvious to me if you have any special requests; I'd hate to miss something critical in a "note to seller" or anything :)
** RUSH ORDERS **
I hate to have to do it but I get a lot of requests for rush orders and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to accommodate them with my current workload. Therefore, if you need to rush your order, I'll charge between $125-$175 additional for fully custom designed/carved orders and $75-$100 for the pieces listed in my Etsy shop. The range in price is because my workload can fluctuate quite a bit. Thank you for understanding!

** RING SIZING **
When ordering a ring to be made to size, please be absolutely sure you have the correct ring size. Go to a jewelry store and have them measure your finger using both a narrow measuring ring and a wide ring. This gives me a very good idea of the shape of your finger. Be sure to take into account how your fingers feel that day; i.e., the temperature at the time of sizing (your fingers can swell a little during warmer weather, shrink during cold dry weather--if you wear rings normally you probably have a good sense of whether you are having an average finger-size day). Many of the rings I make are not easily re-sized once finished due to the way the carvings go all the way around the ring so it is really important I have the right size when I make you a ring. Don't worry if you are between sizes; just let me know all details that seem pertinent and I'll make it to fit.

** SNEAKY RING SIZING HOW-TO!! **
Two options I can think of: Select a ring she wears on the SAME finger you wish to buy her a ring (or him--goes both ways :). You could either bring it into a jewelry shop to get the size, or you could buy this cheapy ring mandrel from amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/7h2yorx (in case she doesn't often go without it or would notice if it were missing for any period). Slip the ring on the mandrel and note the size; just make sure it is a nice snug fit. Best is to also send me the mandrel to calibrate sizing on my end; there can be some variation in plastic mandrels.

Or, the more dramatic option (one of my clients successfully did this!): enlist the help of one of her friends to take her shopping and stop by a jewelry shop on the pretense that the friend wants to be sized for whatever reason. The friend then needs to convince your fiance-to-be to try on the sizers too "just because" and the friend can later tell you her size.

** SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS **
Any special requests regarding shipping or notes to be included when I send your piece, etc. should be made known to me using the screamingest bold ALL-CAPS red flashing font you can find. Basically, just make it obvious to me if you have any special requests; I'd hate to miss something critical in a "note to seller" or anything :)

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Squid Wedding Band (14K) Made to Order

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  • Material: 14K
  • Made to order
  • Feedback: 213 reviews
  • Favorited by: 1203 people
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