Royston Turquoise and Coral Inlay Ring | Castellated Bezel | Size 8.5

A single high-grade Montezuma Royston turquoise stone is set in a castellated bezel, cut and filed by hand. The stone shows bands of mint green and warm ochre with dense matrixing. Mediterranean red coral runs along both sides of the shank, inlaid flush into sterling silver. The silver is shaped entirely by hand using poured, milled, and cut stock. No part of the ring was cast. Fixed size 8.5.

Material Profile

• Montezuma Royston turquoise, natural and untreated
• Mediterranean red coral, hand inlaid
• Sterling silver, milled and forged by hand
• Hand-filed castellated bezel
• Size 8.5

Artisan Work

The coral was shaped and inlaid to trace the natural curve of the finger. This technique has roots in early Navajo and Zuni smithing, where inlay was passed through generations. The bezel is castellated, and finished notch by notch. This kind of construction preserves the tactile imprint of the maker. No commercial molds or shortcuts.

Wear Notes

Built with weight and clarity. The ring wears well solo. The contrast between coral and turquoise keeps the palette grounded. Works with minimal or tonal outfits. The bezel adds texture without glare.

Care

Avoid commercial polishes. Wipe with a soft cloth after wear. Store away from direct sunlight or moisture. Natural stones may change slightly over time with handling and exposure.

FAQs

What kind of turquoise is this
It’s Montezuma Royston turquoise, cut to show matrix and hue transitions. Not stabilized. Not dyed.

Is the coral synthetic
No. It’s Mediterranean red coral, inlaid by hand.

Was this ring cast
No. It was built from raw sterling stock. The silver was poured, milled, and shaped manually.

What size is the ring
Fixed size 8.5.