Oval Ring in 950 Silver with Natural Andesite Faceted 11x9mm Size 17 | Rocas & Cristales

Exclusivity & Design — Oval Ring with Faceted Andesite Size 17: Size 17 and built in high-purity 950 silver, this ring is centered on a faceted oval andesite — a natural stone rarely seen in fine jewelry, chosen for exactly that reason. It reflects the same principle behind every Rocas & Cristales design: an autor piece should carry its own character rather than repeat what has already been done.

Aesthetic Details — Oval Ring with Faceted Andesite Size 17: The oval facets reveal an unusual translucency in the andesite, along with subtle glints as light shifts across its surface, qualities not often associated with this volcanic natural stone. Its restrained tone and distinctive texture offer a sophisticated alternative for anyone seeking an autor ring with a personality of its own, set apart from more conventional gem choices.

Craftsmanship & Shipping — Oval Ring with Faceted Andesite Size 17: Handmade in our Córdoba, Argentina studio, this ring is covered by our standard quality guarantee and ships complimentary worldwide, with tracking included from the moment it leaves the workshop.

Natural Stone Properties — Oval Ring with Faceted Andesite Size 17: Andesite forms when magma of intermediate composition cools rapidly at the Earth's surface, a process typical of subduction zones such as the Pacific Ring of Fire; the material in this piece is sourced from Peru's volcanic Andean terrain, the very mountain range that lends the rock its name. The Inca civilization prized andesite for monumental construction, using it at both Machu Picchu and Sacsayhuamán for its strength and its direct link to the earth. Unlike many gemstones, andesite carries no long-established zodiac association in classical gem lore, so its energy is read primarily through a telluric rather than an astrological lens: emotional and mental stability, groundedness, and the inner strength to move through periods of change, qualities traditionally tied to the root chakra given the stone's deep volcanic nature. Rock of strikingly similar composition has even been detected on the surface of Mars, a detail that has drawn considerable scientific interest and underscores just how singular this natural stone is within the volcanic history of rocky planets. Choosing andesite means choosing a piece that favors geological authenticity and a direct bond with the earth's primal forces over traditional zodiac symbolism — a calm, steady energy suited to those who value substance over spectacle, and one that makes this ring a distinctive addition to the Rocas & Cristales collection of autor jewelry.