Greenland Ruby or Sapphire in Recycled 14k or 18k Gold Ring- Made To Order Handmade
$2,429.91
Please note: The Greenland ruby ring in the photos is sold. It is used to show you an example of what my Greenland ruby and sapphire rings look like. As I build each of these by hand in my studio, please request a price quote for any other style of ring you might like, including a wider or thinner band, domed profile or reticulated band, additional gemstones, etc.
Also, re: the video- please note that I have a really big hands. My ring finger is a size 9, which is larger than the average man’s finger. To get an accurate idea of scale, please refer to a metric ruler and the sizes shown in the listing. The stones both look small on my finger, but will look more sizeable on a normal sized finger.
About this ring:
•one of a kind
•Hand-built by me to fit any finger size (sizes over 10 incur an additional charge)
•Fabricated in my home studio from solid gold sheet
•band is approximately 2 mm wide by 1.25 mm thick
•choice of high-shine, smooth/brushed, or hammered texture on band
•hand-built open back bezel setting
•bezel has my signature faceted texture on its sides (or request smooth texture if desired)
About the gemstone:
•Built with your choice of a one-of-a-kind authentic Greenland ruby in rich red or Greenland sapphire in vivid pink
•Greenland Sapphire is a vivid pink pear, translucent and included clarity, sapphire weighs 1.79 carats, is 7.72 mm long x 6.14 mm wide x 3.88 mm thick
•Greenland ruby is a rich red oval, translucent and included clarity, ruby weighs 1.53 carats, is 7.9 mm long x 6.19 mm wide x 2.89 mm thick
•Ruby and Sapphire belong to the corundum family; they are differently coloured examples of the same gemstone
•Ruby and Sapphire mined at the Greenland Ruby’s Aappaluttoq Mine (mine closed in 2024 so no more of these stones will ever come to market, unless the mine is reopened one day)
•At around 3 billion years old, these stones are the oldest rubies and sapphires on earth
•The Greenland Ruby mine offered mine-to-market traceability, responsible sourcing and environmental best practices
•Because this mine is closed, these already rare sapphires and rubies are now among the most difficult coloured gemstones to source
This custom ring is built around your choice of an absolutely unique Greenland ruby or sapphire. These gemstones were mined in the Greenland Ruby mine, which had a very short production run and has since closed.
As with the majority of stones from this mine, both the sapphire and the ruby have mesmerizing internal inclusions that bring even more visual interest to it as a unique gemstone. The rubies and sapphires from the Greenland mine dated to around 3.2 billion years old, making them among the oldest coloured gemstones on earth.
I have included a video of the stones on my finger, as well as a photo of each stone taken by the dealer in a highly-saturated light box. If you have any questions about either stone or would like more photos/video of either, just let me know.
Please copy and paste into the Note To Shop box during checkout:
Phone number for courier:
Texture on band (smooth/brushed, high shine, or hammered):
Texture on bezel setting (smooth or faceted)
This ring is built so bands of similar thickness can stack flush with the ring. If you prefer to have this built so the setting lays flat on your finger, please let me know.
Any questions, send me a message here on Etsy or via email at treloar [!at] telus.net
Check out my Instagram to see many other custom pieces I have built from my small collection of Greenland rubies and sapphires.
IMPORTANT: When purchasing from Specimental, please be aware of and in agreement with the Shop Policies- please read them here: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=seller-platform-mcnav#policies This section contains important information about production, shipping, sales taxes, and returns/exchanges. Have questions? Contact me through the shop, or at treloar [!at] telus.net
About Specimental:
•Handmade in Vancouver, Canada since 2008
•I am a small-scale, independent jeweller who builds each bespoke piece by hand in my home studio; I am an actual artisan who creates hand-built one-of-a-kind pieces by myself
•If you choose to work with me, you and your project receive as much attention and communication as you desire
•I am available for project consultations via phone, email, Zoom, or text messaging: you let me know what works best for you
•I never ship my custom pieces until you have approved a high-resolution photo set and video of your jewelery; it won’t ship until you are 100% ecstatic with the result of my work
•Check out my most recent one-of-a-kind pieces on my Instagram, @specimentaldesign
•Check out my customer feedback going back to 2008 in my Etsy shop; I’ve been making clients happy with my work for years
Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
I am always open to hearing your design ideas. Please contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net to discuss design possibilities.
Sizing details
If you are unsure of your ring size, the best way to be sized accurately is by visiting two commercial jewelers. Please ensure they size you using their thin sizing tools- not the wide band sizing tools, nor by having you try on rings from their display.
If any questions arise around being properly sized, I am always happy to help- contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Gift wrapping and packaging
I don’t provide a gift wrapping service. Rings and earrings ship in jewelry boxes that are hot foil stamped with the Specimental logo.
If the person for whom you are purchasing the piece shares your address, please be aware of the following: International export law dictates that the detailed contents of packages, and their value, be clearly marked on the outside of the package. This means that if they see the package before you do, they can easily tell what they are being gifted with.
Need secrecy for this delivery? The very best option is to have your package held for you at your closest Fed Ex store- if you are unsure of its location, I'm happy to help.
What about repairs and upkeep of your new jewelry- how does Specimental provide ongoing customer support?
Our hands are busy objects, and any ring worn on a finger can become accidentally damaged. All rings need regular maintenance. Make sure you are buying your raw diamond ring from a jeweler with the knowledge and experience needed to ensure your stone stays put. Ask them about their warranty and their repair/upkeep policy. Look at how frequently they work with raw diamonds, and assess whether they have the technical experience to create a ring that will last your lifetime.
I stand behind each piece of jewellery I make. If something goes wrong with your ring, at any time- you slam your finger in a drawer and crush the band, you break a prong, you smash and crack your stone- you can count on me to support you with the repair.
Recycled Gold
My gold is all recycled- the metal plant I purchase it from has been in business for over 100 years. They smelt their metals to the highest environmental standards, to cause the least impact on the environment. They do not deal with newly mined metals, as these metals cause much greater destruction to the environment.
There is no visible difference between recycled metals and newly-mined metals. There is also no difference as far as the karat of the metals go- 18k recycled gold is exactly the same in constitution as 18k newly mined gold. The vast majority of my clients prefer their metals recycled, as environmental impact is of concern when choosing the perfect piece of jewelry.
Can Specimental reuse my old stones and recycle my gold?
I can use your heirloom stones in a new design. The stones must be pulled from their settings and checked for stability by a professional jeweler prior to shipping them to me. I cannot recycle your gold. I am not set up to smelt gold in the studio, so am not able to melt down your old gold pieces for you.
Rush Orders
My current production times are listed in my shop announcement. If you need something more quickly, please get in touch via the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Depending upon my work and family schedule, I am happy to accommodate your rush orders. There is no additional charge for a rush order. However, please do get in touch prior to ordering to discuss your deadline with me.
Can I order a ring with a different stone, wider band, different texture, or in a different colour/karat of gold?
Yes! All of my pieces are completely hand fabricated in the studio by me, from raw materials. I am able to create any of my designs with any stone, in any composition. In short, you can have your ring absolutely any way you like it. Contact me through the shop, or via treloar@telus.net to get the discussion around your perfect piece of jewelry started.
Why buy your raw diamond ring from Specimental?
A raw diamond is an exceptionally difficult stone to set properly. Their unique shape means that a custom setting needs to be fabricated for each and every stone. The way in which the setting is closed around the diamond must be approached in a very particular fashion.
I began setting these stones into my rings in 2009, when only a small handful of jewelers were working with this type of stone. As the appeal of raw diamonds has exploded, countless numbers of jewelers are now incorporating them into their designs. I have set thousands of raw diamonds into my pieces since then. Please check out my client feedback, as a testament to my workmanship and design skills: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=hdr_shop_menu#reviews