{"product_id":"july-birthstone-ring-ruby","title":"July Birthstone Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade hammered silver band, gypsy set with a small faceted ruby. The classic July birthstone. Rich red, vivid, and the colour of vitality itself. Made by hand in England and hallmarked at the London Assay Office. The ring photographed shows the design and finish. Your ring will be made to order with a faceted ruby set in the same gypsy setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the gem\u003c\/strong\u003e Passion, vitality, courage. Ruby is the most prized of the red stones and has been worn by royalty for centuries. The colour is unmistakable, deep red with a slight blue undertone in the finest stones. read about it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/blogs\/notes-on-making\/ruby-july-birthstone\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver band, hand hammered for a soft texture and gentle catch of light. Approximately 5mm wide, 1mm thick. Set with a faceted natural ruby, approximately 3mm. Stones are individually selected and may vary in tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ring is made to your size. Please leave your UK ring size at checkout, or message me if you forget. If you are unsure, take a ring you already wear comfortably to a high street jeweller. Most will measure it for free in a couple of minutes. You can also order a plastic ring sizer online for a few pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarking\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallmarked at the London Assay Office, the oldest assay office in the UK. The leopard's head mark has been struck on London silver since 1300. Even where the weight falls below the legal hallmarking threshold, I send these pieces for assay because the mark is part of what I want every customer to receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by hand in England\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ring is made one at a time in my studio in England. No two are identical. The hammered surface picks up its own pattern of marks as it is worked, so yours will be uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear it. Sterling silver develops a soft patina over time which only adds to the character. A polishing cloth restores the shine in seconds. Avoid chlorinated water and harsh cleaning products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift wrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e Every ring arrives in a small recycled gift box with tissue and a hand tied sleeve, ready to give. Add a note at checkout if you would like a message included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time\u003c\/strong\u003e Two weeks from order to dispatch. If you need it sooner for a birthday or gift date, message me before ordering and I will do my best to work to your deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Virginia Allan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53011813269770,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3602\/4842\/files\/IMG_3384.jpg?v=1778593286","url":"https:\/\/virginiaallan.com\/products\/july-birthstone-ring-ruby","provider":"Virginia Allan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}