Sleeping Beauty turquoise - the even, matrix-free robin's-egg blue from the historic Arizona mine - in a 9x7mm rectangular octagonal cut set in 18K yellow gold over sterling silver creates a turquoise ring where the pure, uninterrupted blue color is framed by warm gold. The rectangular octagonal cut's clipped corners and geometric form give the Sleeping Beauty's exceptional even color maximum surface area while adding architectural definition. The warm gold over sterling provides the setting warmth that makes turquoise's blue-green appear most vivid and precious. A ring for the collector who appreciates named provenance turquoise in quality gold construction.

As turquoise becomes a truly “mainstream” gem, this ring exemplifies how perfectly it moves from southwestern to international style.

This ring is a simple design. In its simplicity there is strength. The bold, center turquoise is in the unexpected rectangular-octagonal shape. Four prongs hold it securely, but not overpoweringly. We know where the excitement is in this piece.

We like the geometric feel of the under gallery. We think that detail is distinctive and, of course, the designer is in the details.

Nothing about this ring is overstated. Everything about this ring is right.

The only question you have to ask yourself is whether you wish to wear the bright and white rhodium over sterling silver setting (WIG384B) or the lush and warm 18k yellow gold over sterling silver (WIG384A).

Either way, you are about to become the owner of a very beautiful Sleeping Beauty turquoise ring.

Congratulations!