This one of a kind ring has the timeless character of Nantucket on a idyllic day. What looks to be a conch shell is back carved into a cabochon of perfect quartz crystal. A beguling mirror finish sparkles from behind the stone, bringing it alive with refraction of light. Designer Paula Crevoshay says, "Wear the light, live the beauty." This 18K yellow gold ring echoes that lovely sentiment. Fine faceted peridot flank the center stone, and scroll designs decorate the underside. Paula believes the reverse of a piece of jewelry should be an equal artistic statement to the side we show to the world. Approximate Dimensions: 7/8" diameter and the rock crystal bobble is 5/8"; Ring is currently size 7 1/4 and I do not recommend sizing. Ring weighs a hefty 16.8 grams About the designer: "The signature in my work is one of synthesizing cultures and time periods. A curator once said that I was a cross-pollinator of cultures and time", notes Paula Crevoshay. Combining the influences of exotic lands and cultures with time-honored craftsmanship, incredible gemstones and an artists eye for detail, Crevoshay is known for her breathtaking, one-of-a kind jewelry. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian and forty of her pieces were in the recent inaugural show of the new jewelry wing at the Headley Whitney Museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The ring will be shipped through FedEx due to the value. International buyers pays for VAT and import duties that will be charged under global shipping Shipping charge: Shipping included delivery confirmation and maybe insurance if final price over $50. Item over $250 includes signature confirmation. Combined Shipping: Additional item is no extra shipping or actual increment of shipping cost if heavy items are combined. Shipping time: I usually ship on Saturdays. So for some, I ship very quick if paid on Friday, and for those who made payments on a Saturday afternoon after P.O.s close, the shipping handling time could be a week -- that's why I don't list anything on Fridays, so that you have at least 24 hours to pay and I have 24 hours to pack. If you need your treasure shipped right away during the week, I can make arrangements -- please email for options. Returns: There are enough pictures plus text description to present the item (in my opinion) and to observe genuine auction spirit, no returns accepted unless misrepresented. My fixed price items follow the general retail rules that is satisfaction guaranteed and returns accepted within 3 days from item delivered. Please do not hesitate to email with questions if you feel more information is necessary. Stand not included