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Tide Keeper Montana Sapphire Ruthie B. Ring

$6,400.00

HANDMADE TO ORDER:Ships in 1-3 business days

Like a quiet moment held between waves, this ring captures the stillness and strength of the sea. Its Montana sapphire glows in a rich, fathomless blue- an echo of deep tides and hidden currents- cradled in a bezel of matte gold. Hand-carved barnacle details cling to the setting, small relics of the shoreline that honor the ocean’s patient, steady work; a keeper of tides, of time, and of the stories we gather along the way.

RING SIZE: US 7

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THE MEANING BEHIND Ruthie B. rings

“Named after my father’s fishing vessel, the Ruthie B. collection honors the mystery and raw beauty of the ocean that shaped my life, captured most intimately in this gemstone ring I designed for my own engagement.” ~ Hannah

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PRODUCT DETAILS PRODUCT DETAILS

1.77ct Montana sapphire Ruthie B. ring. The stone is heat treated.

Solid 18k yellow gold.

Stone + setting measures approximately 8.5x9.5mm in width and 5mm in height.

All metal has a matte finish.

The ring is size 7. Please note: ring resizing can add up to 1 week to your shipping estimate. Resized rings are not eligible for return or exchange.

GEMSTONE GEMSTONE

Mined in the US and easy to trace its ethical origins, Montana Sapphires tend to come in muted, dreamy colors. Sapphires are a corundum variety, like rubies, that come in every color but red. While classic, cobalt sapphires are the most popular, the HBJ studio loves those with inclusions and atypical coloring. Sapphire inclusions are formed by minerals called needles; in ancient Greece and Rome, royalty believed that sapphires provided protection.
Origins: Montana, USA
MOHs Hardness: 9
Care: While sapphires are very sturdy, they can still break. Avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces. To clean your sapphire piece, soak in warm, soapy water and remove any dirt with a toothbrush or the like. It is safe to clean with an ultrasonic and steam cleaner

ABOUT FINANCING ABOUT FINANCING

PAYING IN INSTALLMENTS

We have partnered with several independent financing companies to provide you with more flexibility and options.

At check out, select either ‘Shop Pay Installments’, ‘Klarna‘, or ‘Afterpay‘ as your payment method to go through the application process. If your application is approved, these companies will allow you to pay in interest-free installments. To learn more about their terms and conditions, please visit their respective websites.

Once you check out with one of these independent financing companies, we will process your order as normal and send the jewelry you ordered when ready. You will continue to work directly with your financing company to make your installment payments. Please note these financing companies are separate from Hannah Blount Jewelry. As a result, we are not responsible for their actions or services.

Note: Depending on your geographic location and total amount due at check-out, only some of these independent financing companies may offer financing services to you.

THE GEMSTONE

Montana Sapphire

awareness, discipline
birthstone: September
anniversary: 5th and 45th

Illustration by Abi Kramer

THE ANATOMY OF THE RUTHIE B. RING

1. Barnacles 1. Barnacles

Like tiny ocean blossoms, the barnacles on our jewelry hold the rough-and-tumble nostalgia of the sea. Each one is hand-carved, gathering in quiet clusters that speak to the resilience of holding fast through changing tides

2. The Setting 2. The Setting

The bezel setting offers a smooth, durable protection for the stone, shielding its most delicate edges; it is also less likely to snag with everyday wear. The band features a solid, weighty base that tapers toward the stone, creating balance while letting the setting take focus.

3. The Stone 3. The Stone

Every stone we choose carries its own secrets: vivid hues, storied inclusions, and a spirit all its own. Each is hand-picked and truly singular, a celebration of the wearer’s individuality; anything but a typical gemstone.

4. Metal 4. Metal

Each piece is crafted in solid, high-quality precious metal- never plated. Our signature matte finish honors the material, allowing it to soften and evolve with wear, developing a natural patina that tells the story of the wearer.

5. Diamonds 5. Diamonds

Some pieces include tiny diamonds nestled in the barnacles. They reveal themselves in passing moments of light- a subtle, glittering detail.

THE STORY OF HBJ BRIDAL

Singular connections deserve singular designs: Hannah Blount Jewelry’s wedding bands and engagement rings are comprised of fine metals and antique diamonds. Crafted in a variety of your favorite collections including Vanity, Waiting, Ruthie B., and more, these rings give new life to diamonds of eras past. Each of these new Hannah Blount Jewelry diamond rings and bands was handmade to commemorate every type of love: their meaning is yours to define. Unlike the love they symbolize, these one-of-a-kind engagement rings and wedding bands are only here until they’re gone.