"Aurora" means "the goddess of dawn" and this ring is a 3-stone ring setting with a 8-prong center setting (for your chosen loose gemstone) and two organic side bezels. Your ring will be made in the same style with the center stone setting being an 8-prong setting with your chosen stone. For gemstones smaller than 1ct or larger than 2ct, the prongs will be scaled proportionate. All of our rings are hand-carved and no computers are used to create this setting.

Please note: we do not sell the settings by themselves as they're created to order based on a loose gemstone chosen from the shop. To have a ring made, please select a loose gemstone from the shop and then a ring setting...this will equal the full cost of the ring that will be made especially for you by hand in our workshop.

Please note: we can special order many types of gemstones in a variety of shapes/sizes including: Certified lab-grown diamonds, natural diamonds, salt and pepper diamonds, natural sapphires (in a variety of colors; heated or unheated), lab-grown gems (emerald, ruby, alexandrite, sapphires in a variety of colors). We special order gemstones for approximately 90% of our custom/bespoke orders. Please contact us by email: nicole (at) knotandsplice.com or use the contact form.

The original pictured ring is available here as a ready to ship piece.

The northern cheek of the heavens,
By a sudden glory kissed,
Blushed to the tint of roses,
And hid in an amber mist,
And through the northern pathway,
Trailing her robe of flame,
The queenly [Aurora] Borealis
In her dazzling beauty came!
—May Riley Smith

• sizing: we can create your ring in quarter, half, and whole US ring sizes 3–12 (we recommend getting professionally sized prior to purchase; rings can be resized up to 2 sizes at a later date if needed)
  
•  14K or 18K gold (we use recycled milled precious metals); choose from 14k/18k yellow, rose, or palladium white gold from the drop-down menus. 14k palladium white gold is nickel free (palladium is in the platinum family which gives this white gold it's white/silver color)
• custom heirloom ring perfect for ceremonial and every day wear
• Pictured center sapphire: 1.13ct pear brilliant cut bi-color (pink/purple) opalescent sapphire; please choose your gemstone from our Loose Gems section
• Accent gemstones: approx. 4mm (please choose your accent gemstones from our drop-down menu; please email us for availability of other gemstones not listed)
• Pictured enter prong setting dimensions: 8.04 x 10.7 mm 
• Pictured accent bezel settings: 5.24-5.3 mm 
• Band width (excluding the setting): 2.44-2.7mm
• Band thickness (beyond setting and leaves): 1.94–2.5mm
• Textures/finish: Our most popular finish is shiny/polished. We can also give it a matte/brushed finish if you select this option in the drop-down menu. Please note the matte/brushed finish will become more polished looking with wear as it's not a permanent finish.
• Matching bands (not included): pictured are Woodland and Esme bands available separately here
• hallmarked "14K" or "18K" and signed inside the ring band with the artist's initials
• Please see care instructions: FAQ/Policies page in the menu
• Create your own/custom timing please see timing here on our FAQ page
• SHIPPING within the US: this order will be fully insured in the US via Third Party insurance (not noted on the outside of the package) with a signature required for delivery. No extra insurance is necessary when purchasing this item by itself.
• International shipping: please select Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express for shipping of this item. Your ring will be shipped with full third party insurance and a signature required.

Please note: While every effort is made to photograph the items to be an accurate representation, photography and computer monitors have limitations and differences. These images were taken with a Canon DSLR and macro lens (this shows much more detail than the eye can see). Colors and brightness may vary on different devices. I believe these pieces look so much prettier in person when held in the hand and admired by the eye (I've also been told this many times by Knot & Splice customers). I hope you're delighted when you receive your special piece in the mail.