{"product_id":"polychrome-jasper-sterling-silver-wide-band-ring-1","title":"Polychrome Jasper Sterling Silver Wide Band Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrecciated Polychrome Jasper Wide Band Ring – Size 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes I have to stop and think about just how incredible the stones I get to work with really are. This Brecciated Polychrome Jasper feels like a tiny piece of geological history captured in one stone. Soft pinks and earthy greens collide with cream, ochre, rust and deep brown, broken into fragments and seams that record a story millions of years in the making. There will never be another stone with this exact map written across its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrecciated jasper forms through a particularly fascinating process. Earlier stone is fractured and broken apart by geological forces, then over time those fragments are naturally cemented back together as mineral-rich material moves through the spaces between them. What we see today is the evidence of those separate events preserved together. I love the thought that something so small can hold such an enormous span of time, a little snapshot of the earth's history that you can actually wear on your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI built the ring around that remarkable stone with a substantial, heavily textured sterling silver band. Layers of hammered and applied silver details travel across the surface, while a dark patina settles into the recesses and brings all that texture forward. The band tapers toward the back but remains satisfyingly wide, giving the ring the weight and presence of a true statement piece. Four pairs of silver prongs sweep over the edges of the setting, adding another strong graphic element without obscuring the natural pattern of the jasper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasper has long been associated with grounding, stability and strength. It is believed to encourage a steady connection to the earth and a sense of balance during periods of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✧ \u003cstrong\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Brecciated Polychrome Jasper\u003cbr\u003e✧ \u003cstrong\u003eRing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8; due to the substantial wide band, best suited for approximately a size 7–7.5 finger\u003cbr\u003e✧ \u003cstrong\u003eBand Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 19 mm at the widest point, tapering to 9.5 mm at the back\u003cbr\u003e✧ \u003cstrong\u003eRing Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 x 18 mm\u003cbr\u003e✧ \u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver with an oxidized patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind and made with care in my studio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Janine Krantz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43970134769723,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/2728\/3259\/files\/IMG_0110_5c73b461-be7b-4cac-8be7-477825afa5b3.jpg?v=1786551186","url":"https:\/\/janinekrantz.com\/products\/polychrome-jasper-sterling-silver-wide-band-ring-1","provider":"Janine Krantz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}