So much time and consideration went into this design. Inspired by Karl Blossfeldt, who specialized in macrophotography of plants, flowers and seed heads, resulting in strikingly modern and beautiful images, Sophie closely studies the rhythmic forms of the remarkable seed pods hanging on the Hura Crepitans plant.
The flower shape is hand-carved from crystal by an expert artisan, using an age-old, wood-carving technique. Crystal is known as a powerful and healing stone, it is great for meditation as it clarifies thought processes.
The flower is set with a large brilliant-cut orange fire opal, which symbolizes joy, emotional healing and love. The ring is made from 14-carat recycled gold.
All our gemstones are natural, and products are handcrafted, therefore there may be a slight variation in color and weight of the product.
This ring is made to order. Please allow 3-5 weeks for it's creation. Should you need it sooner, please contact us at contact@sophiejoanne.com with your request.
This ring can also be made in white or rose gold, contact us for more information.
Crystal
Crystal quartz, also known as rock crystal, is typically colorless and transparent, although it can appear milky or cloudy due to inclusions or impurities. They form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock; they can be found in many locations around the world. Like Brazil, The United States and Switzerland. It’s clear, glass-like appearance has led to its association with purity, light, and healing.
Keywords: powerful healing, intuition, clarity
Fire Opal
Known for their vibrant colors, a fire opal ranges from yellow, orange, to red hues. Unlike traditional opals, fire opals captivate with their vibrant body color and minimal play-of-color. We source ours in Mexico, where they are known for mining the best fire opals. Fire opal is said to bring more energy, passion, and a zest for life.
Keywords: passion, creativity, confidence
Recycled Gold
This piece is made from recycled gold, this means the gold is reclaimed from previously owned jewellery, which is then melted and newly refined. This way we limit the impact of our production on our planet and its communities.
Flower 26 mm width, 14 mm height, center stone 8.5 width, 11 length
All our jewelry is handmade in our Amsterdam atelier. Most of our carvings are hand-carved in our atelier and in Germany. Above all else, we value our community most, our customers, the craftsmen that generously lend us their skill, and everyone else who is involved in this journey. We build lasting relationships, we act with kindness and respect, and value quality of life. All the craftsmen and artisans we work with are compensated fairly.
We only work with people who align with our values of sourcing and crafting and make sure these ethics are lived throughout our supply chain. Where possible we produce locally, but we also highly value our craftsmen who work from a distance. They possess skills that are rare to find and are often tied to remote communities. We take pride in that our collaborations have a direct positive impact on them and their community.
When we first started our business, we aimed to be transparent about our jewelry pricing by providing a price breakdown for each piece. However, due to the constant fluctuations in gold and gemstone prices, it has become challenging to keep detailed cost breakdowns updated on our website.
As a small business with purpose in an industry that is hazy and foggy when it comes to its transparency, we want to lead by example and are committed to bringing transparency to the jewelry industry. If you're interested in receiving a full breakdown of our pricing and cost structure, we’d be happy to email you all the details. Please feel free to contact us at contact@sophiejoanne.com for more information.
Once your order is complete, we will start creating your piece. Sometimes we have a little stock but mostly each design is made-to-order. If so please allow 3-5 weeks for us to create your unique Sophie Joanne piece. We will always contact you to inform you about the timeline. Please be assured as we offer free worldwide insured shipping by DHL. Almost every piece is made-to-order. Due to the handmade nature of our pieces, we do not offer refunds at this time, but you are welcome to either return pieces for store credit or exchange pieces for an item of equal or lesser value within 7 days of purchase.