It was five or six years ago that I got this stunning cabochon from Nelson Lapidary, a skilled US-based lapidarist, carved from an antique glass insulator to become this quite astonishing gem. Expertly shaped and polished, it is now set in sterling silver on a wide, organically textured sterling silver ring band.
 
It was originally completed as a commission back in November 2019, just as Covid-19 began worming its way into our consciousness. Time became nebulous and hazy, and the ensuing global pandemic led to a shut-down of postal systems and general uncertainty worldwide. Everything took a step back as we hunkered down, waiting to see what would happen next... The original client's situation has changed so now, nearly three years later, the ring is available for general sale.
 
Size P¾ (UK); 8½ (US)
 
 
Fully hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. 
 
A hallmark tells the story of who made an article, what the article is made of (gold, silver, platinum, or palladium), the fineness of the precious metal, and where the article was assayed.
A hallmark must consist of at least three compulsory marks: a sponsor’s mark (maker’s mark), a metal fineness mark, and an assay office town mark.
A hallmark may also include an optional date letter, indicating when the article was hallmarked, or an optional traditional metal fineness mark, such as the Lion Rampant (sterling silver). 
The UK Hallmarking Act 1973 states that all silver items with a metal weight of more than 7.78 grams must be hallmarked. 
 
Seadragon Silver's hallmarks include the maker's mark (the initials SM in a quatrefoil); two metal fineness marks (925 and the Lion Rampant) to denote sterling silver; the Edinburgh Assay Office mark (castle); and the date mark ('Y' for 2023).
 
 
Please Note: this ring is date-marked 2021, when it was sent for hallmarking.
 
 
About Seadragon Silver
I was born in the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac, and I love creating beautiful jewellery using seaglass, most of which we find along the beautiful beaches of the North Norfolk coast here in England. Some of it comes from much further afield, thanks to friends who send me 'mermaid mail' from as far away as Japan, Tasmania and the United States.
 
I'm proud of every piece I make, and I hope you enjoy wearing my jewellery as much as I love making it.