18kt Gold PSTM Afghanistan Emerald Shabnam Ring Herkimer this collection showcases hand-cut spinels

this collection showcases hand-cut spinels mined in the Mogok region

My design is inspired by the old jewellery of Afghanistan and combines it with the modern design of today

there was a strong tradition of using stones as meditative objects

we need a reminder of the dove's simple peace-loving gentle nature

18kt Gold PSTM Afghanistan Emerald Shabnam Ring Herkimer this collection showcases hand-cut spinelsStunning 18kt gold and emerald ring, handmade by the talented artisans of Turquoise Mountain in Afghanistan. The relationship between the artisan and the materials they work with is a very close one. Spending time understanding and communicating with a material, how it responds to heat, to the pressure of a hammer, its hardness, and the way it responds to other materials are all part of the relationship. It is always healthy to have new challenges,