Bias Textured Oxidised Silver & Gold Keum Boo Ring
Bias Textured Oxidised Silver & Gold Keum Boo Ring
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MADE TO ORDER
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Made from solid sterling silver, this oval shaped band is finished with a diagonal linear texture, and highlighted with 2 lines of pure 24ct gold that echoes the linear texture. The ancient technique of Keum Boo (meaning 'applied gold') is used to permanently bond the fine layer of gold to the fine silver surface of the ring, using only heat & pressure. The whole ring is then oxidised to an almost charcoal/ gunmetal grey, to increase the contrast between the 2 precious metals & texture.The dark oxidised colouring will eventually wear back to silver, where it gets rubbed, with the deeper sections staying dark, which gives the ring a gorgeous antique look. If you really love the overall darkness though, it can be re-oxidised back to the darkest tone whenever you like!
DETAILS
Made from solid sterling silver
Approx 4mm wide band
Approx 2mm thick
24ct Gold Highlight
A natural silver version is also available.
Please message me for more info if you'd prefer a thinner or thicker band, or different number of gold highlights, or a ring size not shown.
Check Your Ring Size
I use UK standard ring sizes for all my rings (F through to Z+1). Check the conversion chart on the left, or here to confirm what ring size you need to order. If your size isn't shown, contact me for more info.
Oxidised Silver - What To Know
Oxidised silver jewellery is created using a chemical process to darken the surface of the sterling silver it's made from. If it's something you're not familiar with, it's important to be aware that oxidising creates a surface patina; it will wear back to a natural silver colour eventually. Deep textures tend to hang onto the darkness, while highlights burnish back to silver, creating a lovely, lived in look.
When finishing my oxidised pieces, I always apply a layer of conservator's wax to it, which helps to extend the oxidised look a little bit longer. Any type of sterling silver jewellery can be oxidised, but pieces that get a lot of friction or daily wear and tear (like rings or chains with pendants on them) will lose that darkness pretty quickly, whereas earrings, and pendants, will stay darker for longer.
If you really love the overall darkness of your jewellery, it can always be re-oxidised back to the darkest tone as often as you like!
The main thing to remember when caring for your oxidised jewellery is...don't put it in silver dip or rub with a silver polishing cloth! This will remove your oxidised colour.
See more Jewellery Care tips here.