{"title":"One of a Kind","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach piece in this collection is a singular creation, forged once, never repeated. Hand-crafted in ingot silver with natural stones sourced for their character and rarity. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"golden-hills-turquoise-ring-hand-forged-sterling-silver","title":"Blue Ridge — Hand Forged Golden Hills Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring | Size 10.75","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne of One. Hand Forged in Bald Creek, North Carolina.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring was built from the ground up — no casting, no shortcuts. Starting from raw ingot silver, every element was hand forged, fabricated, and stamped by R. Wilson in the Mountains of Western North Carolina. What you're holding is 26.20 grams of solid sterling silver and one irreplaceable stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hills Turquoise — sold to me as natural, untreated stone. The matrix runs deep copper and brown through an electric sky-blue field. No two stones from this mine are alike, and this one is exceptional: bold color, strong matrix, and a domed profile that commands attention on the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bezel is fabricated by hand, edge stamping, claw prongs, open back, set directly against the stone with no filler. The shank is adorned with fan and shell motifs on both sides. A thunderbird stamp marks the interior of the band. The hallmark R STERLING W is stamped on the shank end. This is not a production piece. It is a document of craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 10.75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 26.20 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ingot sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Golden Hills Turquoise — natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Hand-fabricated open-back bezel with claw prongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamps: Fan, shell, thunderbird\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: R STERLING W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Hand forged — no casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in a black gift box with kraft fill and an Appalachian Smith provenance card. Ready to give, built to last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a one-of-one piece. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603945373859,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260515_184543.jpg?v=1778887431"},{"product_id":"dendritic-opal-sterling-silver-statement-ring-size-8-75","title":"Dendritic Opal Sterling Silver Statement Ring — Size 8.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery stone tells a story. This one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring features a hand-selected dendritic opal cabochon, a rare stone prized for its delicate, tree-like inclusions that look like tiny landscapes frozen in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-fabricated from solid sterling silver, the setting showcases a rope-twist bezel, pierced sunburst corner shields, and a sculptural split shank with twisted wire band construction. No two are alike. This is wearable art, built to last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural dendritic opal cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Solid sterling silver (.925), stamped and hallmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 8.75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting style: Hand-fabricated rope bezel with pierced sunburst shield corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: Split shank with twisted wire construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Oxidized antiqued silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind, only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in the Appalachian Mountains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Appalachian Smith piece is forged by hand in the mountains of North Carolina. When you wear this ring, you carry a piece of that craft, and a piece of these mountains, with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635806322851,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260507_184127.jpg?v=1778195190"},{"product_id":"malachite-sterling-silver-ring-size-8-25","title":"Malachite Sterling Silver Statement Ring – Size 8.25","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand-Forged from Ingot. No Shortcuts.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring was built entirely by hand from raw sterling silver ingot — no prefabricated blanks, no casting, no shortcuts. Every millimeter of the band was hammered, shaped, and finished at the forge. The result is a piece with weight, presence, and a story you can feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatch this ring being made\u003cem\u003e → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7629482976031591694\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7630177159591611662\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7630309215063624974\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece is a bold square malachite cabochon, set in a hand-fabricated corner-prong bezel with a mirror-polished thick bezel wall. Malachite's deep swirling green banding is one of nature's most dramatic patterns, no two stones are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone has a natural fracture at one corner prong. It does not affect the structural integrity of the setting, and the ring is fully wearable. This has been honestly reflected in the pricing. We believe in full transparency, you deserve to know exactly what you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 Sterling Silver, hand-fabricated from ingot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural malachite cabochon, square cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Hand-fabricated corner-prong bezel, mirror-polished thick bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: Hammered finish, 5.2mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11.93 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing Size: 8.25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: R STERLING W stamped inside band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a black gift box with crinkle paper nest, ready to give or keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece. When it's gone, it's gone. No reproductions, no reorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in the Appalachian Mountains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Appalachian Smith piece is forged by hand in the mountains of North Carolina. When you wear this ring, you carry that craft — and these mountains — with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47639040753827,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/malachite-macro-crop.png?v=1778282581"},{"product_id":"ouroboros-statement-ring-golden-hills-turquoise-hand-stamped-sterling-silver-size-13","title":"Ouroboros Statement Ring — Golden Hills Turquoise | Hand-Stamped Sterling Silver | Size 13","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHand-Forged from Ingot. No Shortcuts.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring was built entirely by hand from raw sterling silver ingot, no prefabricated blanks, no casting, no shortcuts except for serrated bezel. Every millimeter of the band was hammered, milled, shaped, and finished at the forge. The result is a piece with weight, presence, and a story you can feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatch this ring being made → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7612020723300830477\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7612331752459144461\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7612431862451031310\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Symbol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ouroboros — the ancient symbol of the eternal cycle, the snake consuming itself — crowns this ring, coiling around a uniquely shaped Golden Hills turquoise stone. The snake's head rests at 12 o'clock, its body forming around the bezel in hand-twisted wire. It is not decoration. It is the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Hills turquoise is among the rarest turquoise on earth, mined in Kazakhstan and prized for its vivid sky-blue color and distinctive dark matrix. This stone is natural. Its shape is unique, no two Golden Hills stones are alike, and this one will never be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-milled sterling silver ingot (except serrated bezel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural Golden Hills turquoise — sold as natural and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Hand-twisted wire bezel with Ouroboros snake form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport: Hand-fabricated stamped box support under bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccents: Twist wire on each side of bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: Diamond stamps, fan stamps, and sunburst stamps — 9mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 29 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop face: 36mm × 31mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height (band bottom to stone top): 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: STERLING stamped inside band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a black gift box with crinkle paper nest, ready to give or keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind piece. When it's gone, it's gone. No reproductions, no reorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in the Appalachian Mountains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Appalachian Smith piece is forged by hand in the mountains of North Carolina. When you wear this ring, you carry a piece of that craft, and a piece of these mountains, with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47640063967395,"sku":"AS-OURO-TRQ-SZ13","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260509_083618_c2dd1813-987c-46ed-ac12-832802f21422.jpg?v=1778336920"},{"product_id":"blue-kyanite-statement-ring-hand-stamped-sterling-silver-wide-tapered-band-size-10-75","title":"Blue Kyanite Statement Ring — Hand-Stamped Sterling Silver | Wide Tapered Band | Size 10.75","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of one. Built from raw ingot. Never repeated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring starts as a solid bar of sterling silver and ends as something you'll wear for a lifetime. Every surface was shaped, stamped, and finished by hand in the Appalachian Mountains, no casting, no shortcuts, no two alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch this ring being made\u003cem\u003e → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7614619961620745486\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7614515061498973454\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@appalachian.smith\/video\/7614860179447745805\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue kyanite is a rare silicate mineral prized for its striking color shift, deep midnight blue that flashes copper and amber in warm light. This stone is natural and untreated, set in an open-bottom bezel that allows light to pass through the crystal from below, revealing its full depth and character. The cutout bezel is not just aesthetic, it's a window into the stone itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Band\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide tapered band is the signature of this piece. Geometric chevron cutouts, circle stamps, sunburst stamps, and fan stamps cover every surface of the band. Nothing is left unworked. The taper draws the eye upward to the stone, framing it like a gallery pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Hand-milled sterling silver ingot — entire ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural blue kyanite — untreated, open-bottom bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 10.75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 20.13 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop face: 25.7mm × 18.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height (band bottom to stone top): 28.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: Wide tapered — geometric cutouts, chevron, circle, sunburst, and fan stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: R STERLING W stamped inside band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives in a black gift box with gold crinkle paper nest, ready to give or keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it's gone, it's gone. No reproductions, no reorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in the Appalachian Mountains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Appalachian Smith piece is forged by hand in the mountains of North Carolina. When you wear this ring, you carry that craft — and these mountains — with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47640568529059,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260509_164346.jpg?v=1778363593"},{"product_id":"honey-guard-cuff-hand-stamped-copper-sterling-silver-bracelet-honey-turquoise-southwest-style","title":"Honey Guard Cuff — Hand-Stamped Copper \u0026 Sterling Silver Bracelet | Honey Turquoise | Size 6 7\/8\" \\ Including Gap","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep in the Appalachian Mountains, where the old ways of metalwork still live, the \u003cstrong\u003eHoney Guard Cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e was born — a one-of-a-kind statement piece hand-fabricated by Robert Wilson of Appalachian Smith in Bald Creek, NC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from raw copper sheet and adorned with handmade sterling silver honeybee motifs, this wide cuff bracelet carries the spirit of the Appalachian Mountains in every stamped line. At its center sits a warm honey turquoise composite stone, set in a sterling silver bezel wrapped with hand-twisted sterling wire, a crown jewel of golden amber and earth tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery inch of this cuff was worked by hand, the geometric Southwest stampwork, the oxidized and polished finish that makes the silver motifs pop against the warm copper, and the rolled edges that give it a refined, gallery-worthy silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper, sterling silver, honey turquoise composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.26 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall size (with opening):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somewhat adjustable — cuff style allows gentle sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully oxidized and hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Bald Creek, NC, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of a kind. Once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47696327147683,"sku":"AS-HGC-HTRQ-001","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260523_172034.jpg?v=1779573888"},{"product_id":"equinox-concho-ring-hand-forged-sterling-silver-druzy-stone-four-seasons-size-9-5","title":"Equinox Concho Ring — Hand Forged Sterling Silver | Druzy Stone | Four Seasons | Size 9.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep in the mountains of Bald Creek, North Carolina, where raw silver ingots meet hammer and fire, the \u003cstrong\u003eEquinox Concho Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e was born — a one-of-a-kind wearable sculpture hand forged by Robert Wilson of Appalachian Smith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour cone motifs radiate outward from the center — one for each season of the year. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. The druzy stone at the center is the sun itself, the constant around which all seasons turn. Every element of this ring was worked entirely by hand from raw sterling ingot — no casting, no shortcuts, no two alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serrated bezel cradles the druzy stone in hand-cut teeth. The double band rises from a stamped backplate, split and forged from a single piece of ingot silver. Hand-stamped triangle wire wraps the shank. The entire surface is oxidized and hand-polished to bring every stamped detail into sharp relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarked \u003cstrong\u003eR STERLING W\u003c\/strong\u003e on both bands — the mark of the maker, the mark of the metal, the mark of the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand forged sterling silver (.925), titanium-coated druzy quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.46 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely hand forged from raw ingot silver — no casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated bezel, hand-stamped triangle wire, hand-stamped double band, stamped backplate, four cone motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Titanium-coated druzy quartz (natural crystal formation with metallic titanium finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxidized and hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e R STERLING W stamped on both bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Bald Creek, NC, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDruzy (also spelled drusy or druse) refers to a layer of tiny natural quartz crystals that form on the surface of a host stone over millions of years — the result of mineral-rich water slowly evaporating and leaving behind a sparkling, crystalline crust. 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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. 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