Mother of pearl in organic sterling silver ring, handmade in Toronto

Mother of pearl is the lining of a shell, and this handmade ring shows it as a single smooth oval, shimmering softly with pearly, shifting colour. It is set in organic sterling silver (925) and hand-fabricated by Roozbeh at Rooz Jewellery in Toronto. The silver is purposely left irregular, a rugged edge around something delicate. Mother of pearl is an organic material rather than a mineral, associated with calm and the sea, and often loved by those born in June because of its link to pearl. It is soft, around 3.5 on the Mohs scale, so avoid knocks, water, lotions and cleaning products, and wipe it gently with a dry cloth. There are no diamonds on this ring. Every piece differs slightly, and the iridescence photographs differently from real life. Size 7 is available; for other sizes, Roozbeh will gladly assist.

Key details:

·        Stone: one natural mother-of-pearl cabochon

·        Metal: organic sterling silver (925)

·        Soft material, about 3.5 Mohs; gentle care needed

·        Hand-fabricated in Toronto, Canada; one-of-a-kind

·        Size 7 available; other sizes on request

Why choose this ring: a soft, shimmering piece for pearl lovers who want something more unusual, made by one artisan.