Mare Nostrum Tourmaline Ruthie B. Ring with Barnacles

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Inspired by ancient treasure chests found deep in the ocean, this bold tourmaline ring radiates with Mediterranean Sea viridescence and layers of linear facets.  A trinity of 14k gold barnacles adorn the luxe setting, adding oceanic grit to the elegant setting.

THE MEANING BEHIND Ruthie B.

“Named after my father’s fishing vessel, the Ruthie B. collection honors the beauty and the unpolished allure of the ocean that shaped my life.” ~ Hannah
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7.65ct green tourmaline Ruthie B. ring.

Solid 14k yellow gold ring.

The setting measures approx. 12x20mm.

All metal has a matte finish.

The ring is size 7. Please note: ring resizing can add up to 4 weeks to your shipping estimate.

In 1500’s Brazil, a conquistador mistakenly identified a dusty green tourmaline as emerald. This confusion lived on until the 1800’s, when gem identification became sophisticated enough to identify it as a mineral species of its own. Tourmaline comes in such a wide variety of colors that it earned the name “tourmaline” from the Sinhalese word for “mixed gems”.
Origins: Various
MOHs Hardness: 7-7.5
Care: Although tourmalines are sturdy, they are not invincible and can break: avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces. To clean your tourmaline jewelry, soak in warm, soapy water and remove any dirt with a toothbrush or the like. Do not use an ultrasonic of steam cleaner.

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

Green Tourmaline

healing, strength, vitality, wholeness
birthstone: October
anniversary: 8th

Illustration by Abi Kramer

THE ANATOMY OF THE RUTHIE B. RING

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

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.

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.

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.

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