LeDragonArgente
Sun, Moon, & Star Band in Sterling Silver or Antique Bronze
Sun, Moon, & Star Band in Sterling Silver or Antique Bronze
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This is a handmade celestial band with smiling suns, crescent moons, and stars that go around the entire band. Available in either .925 sterling silver or antique bronze, it measures 7mm wide, 3mm thick, and I can make it bigger or smaller as needed.
The design dates from around the 50's and comes from a shop that closed down in Montreal at the end of the 90's. I obtained this design as well as other masters from a retired jeweller here in town, and made molds to reproduce them for a younger audience.
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
Bronze is an alloy that consists of a mixture of approximately 90% copper and 10% tin. Producing bronze is a less toxic process than producing brass as brass is a combination of copper and zinc, and the manufacturing process often produces zinc oxide which is toxic.
Because bronze contains copper, it can turn your skin green whether you have an allergy or not. Bronze and copper turn your skin green because when the copper reacts with your sweat and the acids from your skin, it produces copper chloride. Copper chloride is a green substance that then rubs off on your skin. If you are prone to sweating, your bronze jewelry will definitely turn your skin green. This chemical reaction can also be prevented by painting any part of the jewelry that comes in contact with your skin with clear nail polish or clear acrylic enamel.
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I bought this ring in 1972 at a now-defunct head-shop in Southeast Michigan called Fire Mill Village. I lost it about 6 years ago and recently began looking for a replacement. It was a relief to find Stephenie Denault's Le Dragon Argenté Etsy store and read how she was entrusted with the designs of the original artist/jeweler in the new century!
This ring is identical to the one I bought 1972, but better. Stephenie's cast is more robust than my original and so more comfortable on my hand. Moreover, when the package was lost in the 2020 Christmas shipping backlog in New York (two-and-a-half weeks), Stephenie followed up with USPS and stayed in communication with me until it finally arrived. Definitely a good omen.
You're an incredible artisan and a good soul, Stephenie. I love this ring. Thank you.
Beautiful ring, great craftsmanship, and shipped fast. Thank you!
Beautifully made ring, very high quality!
Quick shipping and very nice to work with!
My niece requested the sun, moon and stars as her gift prior to beginning college this summer, from me, her favorite Aunt (Bugz). How does one show her appreciation for a title of that magnitude? By vowing to fulfill that request..perfectly! Stephenie did the hard part, just beautifully and in time for her departure! The ring is beautiful and most special, exactly what my niece wanted! Thank you Stephenie for filling a tall order and duly ensuring my darling girl is adorned most delightfully! To Life! Suzin
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