We work directly with miners in Montana to source our rough sapphires, then have each stone hand-cut by our dedicated team. Our cutting process is designed to remove as little material as possible, preserving the natural character, color, and shape of the original rough.
Rather than forcing each stone into a standardized shape, we create sapphires that are naturally one of a kind, with their own character and proportions.
This piece was created with palladium. Palladium is a naturally white precious metal in the platinum family, chosen for its strength, durability, and distinctive soft-white color. Compared with platinum, palladium is significantly lighter while offering many of the same qualities that make platinum desirable for fine jewelry.
We love palladium for its understated finish and lighter feel, making it a beautiful alternative to platinum for pieces designed to be worn and lived in.
Please allow up to 4 business days for sizing and finishing before your order ships.
Complimentary FedEx 2-day shipping within the US. Every package is insured, includes tracking, and must be signed for at delivery.
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How It's Made
The cast in wood process is a method of forging 18k gold in hand carved wooden boxes. It is an old technique, used by the Ancient Romans, and has not been seen for a thousand years or more. At Rigby Leigh, we have re-developed this technique and are the only ones in the world working this way.
This technique leaves the ring with the shape and finish of the natural wood grain, for a uniquely organic look. It also means each piece is unique and un-repeatable. No two pieces ever can look the same, because it is all down to the natural grain.
Each piece is then presented in a handmade wood box, made out of the wooden crucible it was cast in. This box beautifully preserves the moment in nature captured in your piece, a beautiful keepsake or an unforgettable presentation piece.