Black Onyx Sterling Silver Ring

There is a quietness to black onyx that certain silvers understand instinctively. This sterling silver ring centres a deep, ink-pooled black onyx cabochon held within a close bezel setting, the stone's glassy surface framed by the cool, brushed or polished finish of the band beneath. At just half an inch in height (approximately 1.3 cm), the profile is considered rather than commanding, a ring that speaks through restraint. Weighing 4.8 grams, it sits with presence on the finger without tipping into heaviness. Sterling silver as a medium has a long tradition in Indian craft, from the tribal silver-work of Rajasthan to the finer filigree traditions of Bengal and Odisha, and this piece inherits that sensibility: honest metal, ungilded, allowed to age gracefully. The bezel setting, a technique valued for securing stones without prongs that snag, gives the onyx a clean, contemporary frame while nodding to older traditions of stone-in-metal jewellery making. Wear it alone against a silk kurta in ivory or ecru, where the contrast between fabric and stone is its own quiet statement. It pairs equally well with a crisp white cotton blouse and slim trousers for a formal afternoon, the ring doing the work of an accent piece without competing with anything. Currently available in size 5, the ring is suited to slender fingers and everyday wear. Sterling silver requires only occasional polishing with a soft cloth to maintain its character, and at 4.8 grams, it is comfortable enough to forget you are wearing it.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 0.5 inch Height
• Weight: 4.8 g
• SKU: LDA434