spruce needle ring
This delicate ring is fabricated into a continuous loop using a solid gold casting of a red spruce needle that merges seamlessly with a simple, organically textured band.
NATURAL HISTORY
Picea rubens
The red spruce grows across Northeastern North America throughout Canada, New England, and as far south as Virginia at higher elevations. Red spruces are tolerant of shade and thin soil. They provide food to numerous wildlife species such as red squirrels and spruce grouse. The trees are harvested for lumber but also for use in musical instruments because of their resonant wood.
METAPHOR
The feeling of quiet in a stand of evergreen trees.
GIFTING
All Thicket rings have the option to be given as a gift since knowing someone's ring size and which finger they'd like to wear a given ring on can be tricky! Place your order for the ring choosing the "give as a gift" option in the size menu and you'll receive the PDF for a beautiful, printable card to give to your loved one. They'll choose the size they'd like and let us know (we can even send them a ring sizer!) and their ring will be made to order with the perfect fit.
MATERIALS + DETAILS
spruce needle is approximately 18 mm long, incorporated into an organically textured 1 mm band
recycled sterling silver | recycled 14k yellow gold on recycled sterling silver band | recycled 14k yellow gold
Each and every piece of Thicket jewelry is carefully made by hand in Thicket's studio and production can take 1-2 weeks before your order is ready to ship.
If you have questions about a specific timeline please get in touch before placing your order by emailing rebecca@shopthicket.com.
Quality
Thicket jewelry is carefully made by hand, one piece at a time, by designer Rebecca Perea-Kane using traditional metalsmithing techniques. You can learn more about Rebecca and the process right here. Pieces are designed and crafted to be of heirloom quality.
Thicket will clean, re-oxidize and repair your Thicket jewelry at any point in its lifetime (which will be long!). Email hello@shopthicket.com or send a message if you have a piece in need of some love.
Care
Thicket jewelry is meant to be worn and loved but it's always advisable to remove jewelry before exercising, swimming and using harsh chemicals such as cleaning solutions. If you use your hands for work or for other pursuits like gardening or cooking, it's also a good idea to remove rings and bracelets. (And if the piece includes a set diamond you will definitely want to take it off for any activity where it may experience any impacts!)
You can clean your jewelry at home with a soft jewelry cloth or with a gentle soap and a soft toothbrush. If your piece includes oxidized sterling silver avoid vigorous polishing to preserve the darkened finish.
If your piece is set with a diamond it is important to regularly inspect it to be sure the diamond is secure and that there is no movement of the stone in the setting.
If you have any questions about the care of your jewelry get in touch!
Shipping
Orders are shipped via USPS and you will receive tracking information as soon as your order is on its way. Standard orders are shipped via First Class and Expedited orders are shipped via Priority.
Please note that due to the impact of Covid-19 there are currently some occasional delays in USPS delivery. You can check USPS service changes at the USPS service alerts page.
Returns
We want you to love your Thicket jewelry! If you don't for any reason we offer returns or exchanges on orders purchased directly from Thicket within 30 days of purchase. You can return your product for store credit, a different product, or a refund to the original payment method. Thicket offers free return shipping for store credit and exchanges, the cost of return shipping for refunds will be deducted from your refund. Please note that we're unable to offer returns on custom work and gift cards.