Due to the special nature of these jewels, they are only available for purchase one per person. 

IMPORTANT: This listing is for a One of a Kind jewel that cannot be replaced. We recommend Express Shipping with signature required upon delivery to make sure it arrives safely into your hands. 

This necklace is Ready To Ship and will leave the studio in 3 - 5 business days. 

Please note : This ring is a size 7. As this is a one of a kind ring and the gemstone is irreplaceable, we are unable to resize it.

"...throw roses into the abyss and say: 'here is my thanks to the monster who didn't succeed in swallowing me alive.' " - Friedrich Nietzsche 

Inspired by the above quote, which has meant a lot to me since nearly the beginning of BloodMilk, this ring suggests offering roses as a way of making peace with what haunts you, whether that be your inner demons, or external strife. While this is easier said than done and is not a linear process, this ring is a gentle reminder to let go. A testament to emotional resilience and survival. 

The ancient Rose, wild and prolific ( 150+ species ! ) has been utilized for many purposes throughout human history: Medicinally its petals, leaves, roots and fruit ( rose hips ) have all been used to heal via salves and teas; most commonly & still in frequent use today most commonly in rose water. In religious traditions it has been offered to deities it's associated with such as Venus, Ishtar, Isis, Guadalupe/Mary, Hekate, Dionysus and Bacchus among others. Perhaps best known for its sentimental traditions, such as given as gifts between romantic partners or friends, as well as for sending off the dead. Its more dangerous aspect, via its sharp thorns, has been used for hexing/cursing as well as for protective apotropaic magic.

I kept Alice battling the Jabberwocky in mind often : once vanquished ~ throw your rose metaphorically into the abyss of its grave and live to fight / be inspired by the beauty of another day, knowing that while there still may be a thicket of thorns to be battled tomorrow, you may be protected by them as well. 

*Details* :

-  11 mm from top to bottom

- 34 mm wide

- Solid sterling silver: oxidized to achieve a stormy gray. Hand polished to reveal the luminous silver tones beneath.   

- Set with one 8 x 9 mm oval Gray Moonstone Sunstone

This jewel is hand cut and therefore may have small signs of the carver's hands along the edges. It has not been fabricated by a machine rather it hand cut and therefore might not be uniformly perfect. The photographs accurately portray the quality of the stone and the cut. 

***IMPORTANT***

This jewel is handmade to order, just for you, with care and focus. Please allow approximately 6-8 weeks for creation before shipping.                   

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