NUSTA - Rosa Inca Collection - Rhodochrosite Ring - Sterling Silver - ooak engagement ring, size 5, 6, 7

Name: NUSTA - Rosa Inca Collection - Rhodochrosite Ring - Sterling Silver - ooak engagement ring, size 5, 6, 7
Brand: gemagenta
SKU: 190516791
Price: 157.68 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2728 reviews)

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Materials: Silver, Stone
Gem color: Pink
Band color: Silver
Style: Boho & hippie

♦ THE STORY ♦

The Rosa Inca Collection was inspired in a beautiful Inca love story that took place in Argentina. Scroll down to the end of the item description to read it! ♥

You can also visit my blog where you will see lots of pictures of the making process of this collection.
http://gemagenta.blogspot.nl/2012/09/rosa-inca-collection-love-story-in.html

♦ HOW IT'S MADE ♦

Cast in Sterling Silver, this one of a kind rings were modeled in wax and grains of salt.

Each one represents hills and a rhodochrosite hidden between the rocks, just like the legend tells about how this gem was first found a long time ago.

A black patina was applied in some areas of the ring in order to enhance its texture and volume.

On the back of every ring I carefully hand cut a tiny "chacana" cross, a millenary symbol of the Andes region natives.

The Rhodochrosite, or Rosa del Inca, represents loyalty and true love.

Chose your favorite ring (I only have ONE of each):
A: size 6, possible to resize up to size 8
B: size 5, possible to resize up to size 7
C: size 5, possible to resize up to size 6.5

VERY IMPORTANT: I still need to do the final setting of the stone after resizing the ring if needed.
The stone will be partially covered by the "salt-claws" as you can see in the INTI pendants: https://www.etsy.com/listing/190498524

♦ DIMENSIONS ♦

Gemstone: A and C rings have a rhodochrosite round cabochon .2" (5mm), ring B has a rhodochrosite oval cabochon .15x.26" (4x6mm)

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ROSA INCA LOVE STORY
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In the Inca imperium, close to the Lake Titicaca, there was an enclosure where the "Acllas" lived,
a group of virgin priestess devoted to the Sun God "Inti".

One day, intrigued by that place, the warrior Tupaq Qanqi crossed the lake and climbed the walls of the monastery, where he discovered beautiful Nust'a Aclla.
They both fell in love instantly.

Inca, the son in the earth of God Inti, discovered this dare and forbade their love.
Tupaq Qanqui and Nust'a Aclla decided to escape and guard their love and the son they were already expecting.

They moved to the south, close to the Pipanaco Salt Flat (Catamarca, Argentina), where they cherished their love and had many children. Native people from the region believe that those were their ancestors.

But their happiness wouldn't last forever: the anger from Inca, and the curses he made on the couples' love, caused Nust'a Aclla to die very young.
Her body was buried in the top of a hill. Tupaq Qanqui died shortly after that because of the sadness caused by his loss.

Time passed by, and one day a messenger from Inca stumbled upon Nust'a Aclla grave while grazing "vicuñas" in the hills, and he noticed pink stones like blood petals between the rocks -
a testimony of her eternal love.

He took some stones and brought them to Inca, who was deeply touched by the love story, and finally forgave them. He took the precious gems and gifted them to the princess of the imperium, who wore them as a symbol of loyalty and true love.

When the missionaries arrived to Catamarca, they constructed small chapels over the grave of Nust'a Aclla, which gave the name to the current rhodochrosite mines situated on that place: Capillitas ("small chapels" in spanish).

And there are people that still believe that when the night comes and the Sun meets the Moon, the silhouette of Tupaq Qanqui can be seen between the hills.

♦ SHIPPING OPTIONS ♦

The FREE STANDARD SHIPPING (operated by PostNL + your local postal service) DOES NOT provide a tracking number or insurance. It works pretty great most of the time, but in the unlucky event that there's a delay or loss I cannot take responsibility.

Alternatively, you can upgrade at checkout to REGISTERED & INSURED SHIPPING (operated by PostNL + your local postal service) to have your order traceable and fully covered in case of loss.

I could also ship your order with a private courier like UPS if you need a speedy delivery - if you'd like that, please contact me so I can give you a quote (this option is also fully insured).

♦ DELIVERY TIMES ♦

PostNL:
Netherlands 1 - 5 days
Europe 1 - 4 weeks
International 1.5 - 6 weeks
☞ Delivery time will mostly depend on the speed of your local postal service
☞ Please have in mind that due to the current COVID emergency and the postal service saturation packages might take longer to arrive.

UPS:
Worldwide 2 - 4 business days

Order today to get by May 20-Jun 21
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I recommend to remove your jewelry when you take a shower, swim or sleep.
If with time it doesn't look as bright as new don't panic, just contact me so I can give you some tips on how to clean it up, or ship it back to me and I will gladly do it for you.

It all depends on how gently you wear it and how often you adjust the length.

I have customers (myself included) using their silk necklaces daily already for years.

And some others write me just after a few months because the cord snapped after getting caught onto something. If that happens, no worries - you can purchase a new silk cord and I'll give you instructions on how to reattach your charm (or I could also do that for you if you send me your charm).

It depends on how much the oxidized parts are in contact with your skin/clothes. I.E., on earrings it can be very long lasting, on rings (like the black Lingerie ones) constantly in contact with your skin, the patina will be eventually rubbed off.

Some customers find the fading effect pleasing because the jewelry transforms acquiring a "personal patina" look.
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If patina has to be re applied in certain areas (moon charms) it has to be made with a fine brush and a patina solution, I can guide you through the process, or I will do it for you for free, just contact me!

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If patina starts to fade away don't worry, it can always be re applied, I can guide you through the process or you can send it back to me and I'll be happy to give it maintenance.

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