{"title":"Nevada Springs Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand forged sterling silver set with 100% natural, high grade Royston turquoise from the Nevada basin. Each piece in the Nevada Springs Collection is one of one — mined, cut, and set by hand. Pure American geology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nevada-springs-royston-turquoise-split-shank-sterling-silver-ring-size-8-one-of-one","title":"Nevada Springs | Royston Turquoise Split Shank Sterling Silver Ring | Size 8 | One of One","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the high desert basin of Nevada to The Appalachian Mountains of NC, Royston turquoise carries the color of ancient springs, electric teal and sage green threaded with warm brown matrix, each stone a map of the earth that made it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNevada Springs\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first piece in the Appalachian Smith Nevada Springs Collection — a series of hand forged sterling silver jewelry set exclusively with natural Royston turquoise, sourced directly from the miner and lapidary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is one of one. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% natural, high grade backed American Royston turquoise, 18×14.5mm oval, approximately 12 carats. Mined and hand cut by ConradCabs. Pure Nevada basin geology. The level lapidary base and high dome showcase the electric teal-to-brown matrix variation unique to this stone and will never be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand fabricated from raw ingot sterling silver at the Appalachian Smith forge in Bald Creek, North Carolina. The tapered split shank rises from 10mm at center to 15mm at the bezel, dividing into three prongs with a dominant center, a crown setting built to frame this stone specifically. Southwest-style hand stampwork covers the full shank and decorative bezel wall, with a small feather stamp on each side of the center split. The straight bezel is hand forged with a clean metallurgical bond to the backplate — no wire, no filler, no shortcuts. Finished weight: 14 grams. Hallmarked RW STERLING inside the shank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling silver (hand forged from raw ingot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: 100% natural, high grade Royston turquoise, Nevada — declared by ConradCabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShank width: 10mm center, tapering to 15mm at bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Hand fabricated, not cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: RW STERLING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Appalachian Smith gift box, ready to share or keep forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701898526883,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260525_112916.jpg?v=1779727761"},{"product_id":"nevada-chief-royston-turquoise-statement-ring","title":"The Stillwater — Royston Turquoise Statement Ring | Hand Forged Ingot Sterling Silver | Size 9","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged in the Appalachian Mountains entirely from raw ingot silver — no castings, no prefabricated parts — this statement ring is built the old school way. Every element you see was shaped by hand: the heavy stepped bezel, the twisted wire accent, the geometric stampwork panels running the length of the shank, the hand-cut negative space in the side plates. Nothing here came from a catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is a natural Royston turquoise cabochon. Mined and cabbed from the Nevada Springs mine — the same source as every stone in this collection. 9.6 carats of electric teal with warm brown iron matrix running through it like a fault line. Exactly as it came out of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural Royston Turquoise, Nevada Springs Mine, Nevada USA — mined, cut, and backed by the original source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Backing only — stone color and matrix are 100% natural, untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone weight: 9.6 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Hand forged ingot sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Fully hand fabricated — no castings or prefabricated components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 22.18 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: RW STERLING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen it's gone, it's gone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47723078647971,"sku":"AS-NS-002","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260531_002047_17c806e5-6c5d-4683-8d85-d838b6c30d4e.jpg?v=1780238810"},{"product_id":"the-moonshiner-royston-turquoise-sterling-silver-ring","title":"The Moonshiner | Hand Forged Sterling Silver \u0026 Royston Turquoise Ring | Size 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged from raw ingot sterling silver, The Moon Shiner is a one-of-a-kind statement ring set with a natural Royston Turquoise cabochon — mined and cut by the source. The stone's vivid sky-blue field is mapped with warm amber and rust-brown matrix, giving it the look of a desert landscape seen from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band is fully hand-forged sterling silver, stamped with a repeating chevron\/arrow motif, and finished with a serrated bezel setting that frames the stone with precision. The interior shank is hallmarked STERLING with the maker's mark RW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small amount of black backing material from the cabbing process is visible along the edge of the stone above the bezel and is reflected in the price. This is a natural characteristic of the finishing process and does not affect the integrity or beauty of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 | \u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling Silver 9.23grams | \u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Royston Turquoise | \u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47727658598563,"sku":"NS-MOONSHINER-001","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260531_190023.jpg?v=1780355288"},{"product_id":"the-freedom-eagle","title":"The Freedom Eagle — Natural Royston Turquoise Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet hand-forged from raw ingot silver by R. Wilson of Appalachian Smith, Bald Creek, North Carolina. Every element of this piece was built by hand — no casting, no commercial findings, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece is a natural, unstabilized Royston turquoise cabochon measuring approximately 29×18mm, mined and hand-cut by the supplier. Royston turquoise is among the most sought-after American turquoise, known for its vivid blue-green color and rich brown matrix. This stone was hand-selected for its depth of color and character — no two Royston stones are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fabrication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuff was forged from raw ingot silver — silver melted down and worked from scratch rather than cut from commercial sheet stock. Both feathers were hand-drawn and are intentionally asymmetric; each is unique, as they would be in nature. The radiating feather lines were hand-chased into the silver surface, and the twisted rope wire bezel was hand-fabricated and fitted to the stone. This is not a stamped or cast piece — it is fully fabricated by hand from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stampwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band features hand-stamped southwestern and thunderbird motifs, including impressions made with unique handmade stamps. The impressions on this cuff are unique on this piece. Additional stampwork runs along the interior of the band, visible when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ingot sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural, unstabilized Royston turquoise, approx. 29×18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuff width: ¾\" (19mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior length: 5.75\" + 1.25\" gap = 7\" total circumference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal piece weight: 77.14 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Liver of sulfur patina with selectively polished highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStampwork: Thunderbird, southwestern geometric motifs, handmade custom stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked STERLING and Makers Mark R.W.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cuff is sized to fit a wrist circumference of approximately 6.5\"–7\". The open cuff design allows for minor adjustment. If you have questions about fit, please reach out before ordering — we want this piece to be perfect for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured in a branded Appalachian Smith gift box with black velvet pouch and maker card. Processing time: 3–5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-forged by R. Wilson — Appalachian Smith, Bald Creek, North Carolina. 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