$599.00
Tanzanite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth — found in only one place on the planet, in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This extraordinary one-of-a-kind ring by celebrated jewelry artist Ran Armstrong honors that rarity with a setting worthy of it.
At its heart sits a magnificent 9.60-carat rose cut tanzanite — a captivating gemstone of rare violet-blue beauty that shifts from velvety purple to rich cornflower blue depending on the light. The rose cut faceting style, reminiscent of antique and Art Deco fine jewelry, draws a subtle dome of flat facets across the stone's surface, creating a soft, romantic play of light that is utterly distinct from a modern brilliant cut. This is a gemstone with soul.
Measuring a commanding 17mm x 11mm, the tanzanite is nestled in a hand-fabricated 14kt gold bezel — a refined, architectural cradle that honors the stone's organic presence while securing it with effortless elegance. Beneath it, a dramatically sculptural wide band of sterling silver sweeps across the finger with quiet authority, its artisanal form enriched by warm 18kt gold accent details that glow with a rich, precious luster. A carefully applied artisan patination deepens every contour and curve of the band's sculptural relief, lending the piece a timeless, heirloom-quality depth that speaks of fine craftsmanship and enduring design.
At 33mm across its widest point, gracefully tapering to 17mm at the sides and 10mm at the back, this band was professionally engineered to sit with stability and comfort on the finger — no rolling, no adjustment, just effortless elegance from the first wear.
One stone. One ring. One chance.
✦ W H Y Y O U WILL L O V E I T
• Genuine rose cut tanzanite — 9.60 carats of rare violet-blue beauty
• Rose cut faceting — a timeless antique-inspired cut with romantic, soft play-of-light
• Exceptional gemstone dimensions: 17mm x 11mm — a truly collector-grade center stone
• Handcrafted 14kt gold bezel setting — refined, secure, and enduring
• Wide sculptural sterling silver band with lavish 18kt gold accent details
• Artisan patination adds heirloom-quality depth and organic dimension
• Professionally engineered anti-roll wide band for all-day wearable comfort
• Fits ring size 10 comfortably — wide band sizing
• Signed original Ran Armstrong design — a genuine collector’s piece
• One of a kind — once sold, this exact ring is gone forever
✦ A B O U T T A N Z A N I T E
Discovered in 1967 in Tanzania, East Africa, tanzanite is found in only one location on earth — making it geologically one thousand times rarer than diamond. Prized for its extraordinary trichroic optical properties, tanzanite shifts between deep violet, rich blue, and warm burgundy depending on the direction and quality of light — a phenomenon that ensures no two moments with this stone look exactly alike. Tiffany & Co. famously introduced tanzanite to the world and declared it “the most beautiful blue stone discovered in 2,000 years.” Tanzanite is also one of the official birthstones of December, making this ring an exceptional and deeply meaningful gift for those born in the final month of the year.
✦ P E R F E C T F O R
• A breathtaking December birthday gift — tanzanite is an official December birthstone
• A landmark anniversary, engagement, or milestone celebration gift
• The fine jewelry collector who seeks only the rare and the exceptional
• The fashion-forward wearer who refuses to blend in
• Lovers of Art Deco, antique-inspired, and rose cut gemstone jewelry
• Anyone drawn to violet, purple, and blue gemstone jewelry
✦ A B O U T T H E D E S I G N E R
Ran Armstrong is a celebrated studio jewelry artist whose sculptural wide-band rings have earned a devoted following among fine jewelry collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and fashion editors alike. Each piece is entirely handcrafted, individually signed, and released as a true original — never duplicated, never mass-produced. To wear a Ran Armstrong ring is to wear a piece of wearable art history.
✦ S T Y L E N O T E S
The violet depth of tanzanite pairs magnificently with both warm gold and cool silver tones, making this mixed-metal design a natural complement to white gold, yellow gold, and silver jewelry wardrobes alike. Wear it alone as a commanding solo statement or alongside simple stacking bands for a curated, editorial look.
This is the ring that makes people stop mid-conversation to ask where you got it. Add it to your collection — or place it in the hands of someone who deserves something genuinely extraordinary.
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