{"product_id":"the-camelot-nevada-mountain-turquoise-sterling-silver-ring","title":"The Camelot — Nevada Mountain Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring, Hand-Forged, Size 8.25 (Fits Like an 8)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ring was forged from raw silver ingot — built by hand from scratch in the Appalachian Mountains of Bald Creek, North Carolina. No casting. No molds. Every element was worked at the anvil using traditional smithing techniques passed down through generations of metalworkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece is a natural Nevada mountain turquoise cabochon — forest green with warm iron matrix running through it like veins of earth. 11 carats of untreated, unbacked, unstabilized turquoise. This is the real thing: no resin, no dye, no shortcuts. Just stone pulled from the ground and set in silver the way it was meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Bezel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bezel is the defining feature of this ring. Hand-fabricated from heavy 16-gauge sterling silver and castellated by hand — each tooth cut individually to create the fortress-like crown that locks the stone in place. It’s not decorative. It’s structural. Built to last generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Band\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wide tapered band is hand-stamped all the way around with chevron arrow motifs using custom-made stamping tools. The oxidized relief makes every arrow pop against the polished silver. The stamp work continues unbroken from shoulder to shoulder — no gaps, no shortcuts. Hallmarked RW and stamped Sterling for authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: .925 sterling silver, hand-forged from raw ingot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Natural Nevada mountain turquoise, ~11ct, unbacked, unstabilized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace: 16 × 23mm (including bezel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBand: Tapered 11mm (top) \/ 9.5mm (back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing size: 8.25 — fits like an 8 due to band width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: 16.61g (0.59 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel: 16-gauge, hand-castellated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Oxidized + high polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamps: RW, Sterling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: Bald Creek, NC, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is a natural porous stone — avoid prolonged exposure to water, chemicals, and harsh soaps. The oxidized finish can be refreshed with a soft polishing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured domestic shipping. Ships within 1–3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appalachian Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47949065814179,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4035\/2675\/files\/20260801_122532.jpg?v=1785624373","url":"https:\/\/appalachiansmith.com\/products\/the-camelot-nevada-mountain-turquoise-sterling-silver-ring","provider":"Appalachian Smith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}