Miri - Akoya Pearl Engagement Ring, Aquamarine gemstones, Continuum® Sterling Silver, Free Ship US

Miri - Unique Handcrafted Diamond Alternative Engagement Ring:  Gorgeous, 6mm blue/gray akoya pearl ring set in solid Continuum® Sterling Silver with two 2.8mm faceted Aquamarine gemstone accents - no plating. Sizing, if needed, is FREE. Shipping, insurance, tracking, and my standard random gift wrapping are FREE within the United States.
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Akoya Pearls come in a range of colors from white through gray to blue gray. I can make this ring for you with a different color Akoya and white stones or colored stones. Just let me know what you would like.

NOTE: This style ring can be CUSTOM ORDERED in yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, palladium, platinum, Continuum® Silver or Sterling Silver; using freshwater or akoya pearls; and gemstones of your choice. All metals are recycled. Diamonds, if used, would be guaranteed conflict free. Contact me and let me know what you might like.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE:
IF YOU NEED A WEDDING BAND, THE BAND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY. NO BAND IS INCLUDED IN THIS LISTING. Grooms bands are also available. Just let me know what you might like.

**The Stats:
Grade: AAA grade.

Size: Average size for an Akoya pearl; 6mm or about 1/4" across the pearl. On a US penny that would be the measure from the top of the coin to about Lincoln's eyes. 

Shape: Round shape.

Skin: Smooth skin.

Color: Rare blue/gray color. 

Luster: Very high luster.

Overtones: Subtle pistachio overtones. 

Beautiful. Gemmy. Flawless.

3.0g or .11oz in weight. A US penny coin usually weighs in at .8oz. So about the weight of 1 1/2 US pennies.

Finger size 5 3/4. Sizing, if needed, is FREE.
In the US a size of 7 is about average.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear?ref=si_shop

If you need to determine your ring size, see  https://www.etsy.com/listing/593711919/ring-sizer-ring-size-finder-multisizer?ref=shop_home_active_44  to order a reusable ring sizer.

**Pearl Facts:
I grade my pearls using an A-AAA grading scale, where AAA is the best quality available. AAA grade pearls will have a surface that is at least 95% free of any defects (dimples, chips, "burn marks", any unsightly thing). 

Akoya (salt water) pearls are most often grown in Japan, with China producing a few in recent years. Akoya pearls typically display a very gently rippled skin, a quiet glow, and a confident presence. The Akoya oyster is smaller than other pearl producing oysters or mussels usually yielding only one or two pearls per oyster. 

The colors the oysters produce range from white, through cream and ivory with overtones of rose, silver or cream. A pale gold, blue gray or a type of pale green may be produced much less frequently. Overtones may vary, with rose being the most frequent.

Akoyas generally command higher prices than freshwater pearls. The size range is from about 6.0-8.5mm. Anything larger than that is considered large and is scarce. Round shapes are common. 

**Silver Facts: 
The newer tarnish resistant silvers: Argentium® Silver,  Continuum® Silver and  Sterlium Plus® Silver are designated ".930".  Sterling silver is designated ".925" Genuine sterling silver will tarnish in time to a deep blue black color.

Containing more germanium than traditional alloys, these silvers are highly tarnish-resistant. They are referred to as: “Argentium® Silver”, "Continuum® Silver", or “Sterlium Plus® Silver” depending on the source of the alloy. Because of its resistance to tarnishing, this new alloy of silver is expected to be safe for your pearls. It is more expensive than Sterling, but much less expensive than gold.

Even though  Argentium® Silver , Continuum® Silver, or Sterlium Plus® Silver almost never needs much care, I always send along an anti-tarnish tab, a silica gel desiccant packet, and a polishing cloth with your order. The tab and gel packet should be kept with your ring when it is being stored. It will not prevent tarnish but will inhibit it from forming, and will not harm your pearl.

Sterling Silver, Argentium® Silver, Continuum® Silver, and Sterlium Plus® Silver are all nickel free and lead free and will not irritate you skin.

**IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CUSTOM ORDER A RING IN THIS SETTING WITH A DIFFERENT COLORED PEARL OR DIFFERENT SIZE - CONVO ME - http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear?ref=si_shop AND I WILL WORK UP AN ESTIMATE FOR YOU.

**Shipping and insurance are quoted for delivery within the United States (free shipping in the United States only). Shipping outside of the United States will require a fee due to additional costs that vary per country. 

A signature of someone over the age of 18 may be required upon delivery.

I love to ship internationally and have done so many times. Please contact me if you require overseas shipping. The rules change frequently and I would need to check current requirements when you ask.

Also please note that sales to non-US buyers may be subject to import/customs charges. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to research any custom fees or other taxes which may be imposed by their country of residence.

**If you wish to make installment payments please contact me for instructions - http://www.etsy.com/shop/LusterWear?ref=si_shop

Miri would make a gorgeous engagement ring! She can be paired with a Continuum silver band in one of several different styles. She could also be paired with a gemstone ring - sometimes referred to as an Eternity Ring, featuring Aquamarine or other gemstones. She could also serve as a promise ring or anniversary ring. Or.....

Enjoy!

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