STEAMPUNK Ring Clockwork Cocktail Ring Ruby Jeweled Watch Movement Silver and Gold Watch Movement on Distressed Sterling Silver Plate Band by Compass Rose Design
This is the slightly fancier and larger version of my clockwork steampunk ring - a great statement cocktail ring! High quality steampunk ring I made with a genuine antique mechanical watch movement with exposed real ruby jewel bearings and gears set on wide silver plated adjustable ring.
ABOUT THE DESIGN:
The Victorian era was a bridge between old traditions and new technologies. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert received the first mechanical keyless wind watches, making pocket watches and watch fobs popular for both men and women until the mid 20th century. While pocket watches had been worn for more than a century, wrist watches were introduced around 1900, called "wristlets" were introduced, in part because of the development of a more affordable jewel bearings production process, which made smaller, more accurate watches possible. Assumed to be a passing fad, wrist watches caught on and were most popular in the 1920s and 1930s, which is why most of the watches I work with are Art Deco from this period. An emblem of a past era of craftsmanship, these mechanical watches have real or synthetic jewel bearings, originally made with ruby, garnet, diamond, and sapphire. Many watches have the name of the watch maker, intricate tooling or design work, seen only when the watch was repaired, cleaned, and maintained. Wear History.
MEASUREMENTS & MATERIALS:
* This ring adjusts from under the watch, so it is both elegant and comfortable. perfectly!
* The watch movement measures 7/8" (23mm) across.
* This is a wonderfully sturdy adjustable ring that fits both men and women - approximately sizes 5.5 up to about an 8 comfortably.
* All items come in a gift box.
Compass Rose Design revives historic heirlooms into wearable art. Everything in our shop is handmade in our studio just north of San Francisco, California.
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SEE MORE:
See the entire Compass Rose Design Jewelry Collection:
http://www.compassrosedesign.etsy.com
ABOUT COMPASS ROSE DESIGN
Compass Rose Design revives historic heirlooms into wearable art. We are a husband and wife team and have been a member of the Etsy and handmade community for 4 years. Everything in our shop is handmade in our studio just north of San Francisco, California. Our work has been featured in Vogue and is available in fashion-forward independent boutiques throughout North America, Europe and Japan.
SHIPPING & RETURNS: We typically ship our items 1-4 days from the date of purchase. Occasionally custom orders take longer. Tracking information is available for US shipments only. International orders typically take 10-15 business days and do NOT come with tracking information.
A note to international buyers: The recipient of the merchandise will be required to pay the duty or VAT upon delivery. Due to import duty valuation adjustments and currency valuations, we are unable to provide an estimate for duty or VAT. Read our full policies for our no-hassle return policy. Thank you!
This is the slightly fancier and larger version of my clockwork steampunk ring - a great statement cocktail ring! High quality steampunk ring I made with a genuine antique mechanical watch movement with exposed real ruby jewel bearings and gears set on wide silver plated adjustable ring.
ABOUT THE DESIGN:
The Victorian era was a bridge between old traditions and new technologies. At the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert received the first mechanical keyless wind watches, making pocket watches and watch fobs popular for both men and women until the mid 20th century. While pocket watches had been worn for more than a century, wrist watches were introduced around 1900, called "wristlets" were introduced, in part because of the development of a more affordable jewel bearings production process, which made smaller, more accurate watches possible. Assumed to be a passing fad, wrist watches caught on and were most popular in the 1920s and 1930s, which is why most of the watches I work with are Art Deco from this period. An emblem of a past era of craftsmanship, these mechanical watches have real or synthetic jewel bearings, originally made with ruby, garnet, diamond, and sapphire. Many watches have the name of the watch maker, intricate tooling or design work, seen only when the watch was repaired, cleaned, and maintained. Wear History.
MEASUREMENTS & MATERIALS:
* This ring adjusts from under the watch, so it is both elegant and comfortable. perfectly!
* The watch movement measures 7/8" (23mm) across.
* This is a wonderfully sturdy adjustable ring that fits both men and women - approximately sizes 5.5 up to about an 8 comfortably.
* All items come in a gift box.
Compass Rose Design revives historic heirlooms into wearable art. Everything in our shop is handmade in our studio just north of San Francisco, California.
NEED PRIORITY SHIPPING? (USA ONLY)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/178842037/upgrade-to-priority-shipping
NEED EXPRESS SHIPPING? (USA ONLY)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/178831134/upgrade-to-express-shipping
SEE MORE:
See the entire Compass Rose Design Jewelry Collection:
http://www.compassrosedesign.etsy.com
ABOUT COMPASS ROSE DESIGN
Compass Rose Design revives historic heirlooms into wearable art. We are a husband and wife team and have been a member of the Etsy and handmade community for 4 years. Everything in our shop is handmade in our studio just north of San Francisco, California. Our work has been featured in Vogue and is available in fashion-forward independent boutiques throughout North America, Europe and Japan.
SHIPPING & RETURNS: We typically ship our items 1-4 days from the date of purchase. Occasionally custom orders take longer. Tracking information is available for US shipments only. International orders typically take 10-15 business days and do NOT come with tracking information.
A note to international buyers: The recipient of the merchandise will be required to pay the duty or VAT upon delivery. Due to import duty valuation adjustments and currency valuations, we are unable to provide an estimate for duty or VAT. Read our full policies for our no-hassle return policy. Thank you!
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