{"product_id":"us117-24390-natural-pyrite-and-sterling-silver-cocktail-ring-from-peru-rocky-mountains","title":"Natural Pyrite and Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring from Peru 'Rocky Mountains'","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRef No: us117-24390\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Born in Lima in 1969, Marianela Vargas Balarezo has always felt a deep calling to jewelry-making. Although she explored other paths, a health challenge in 2003 redirected her toward the art she had loved since childhood. She began with private classes and workshops, quickly becoming captivated by the expressive potential of silver. Marianela describes her designs as bold and extroverted, infused with a sense of vitality that mirrors her own resilience. She employs a wide range of silversmithing techniques to bring her creations to life, focusing on originality, expressiveness, and beauty. Her jewelry has been recognized in Peru and exhibited internationally, including at the International Jewelry Show in Hong Kong. For Marianela, jewelry is not only a craft but also a profound form of self-expression and joy, ensuring that Peruvian artistry continues to shine on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: This 'Rocky Mountains' cocktail ring by Independent Artisans is a bold and captivating piece that captures a dramatic landscape in a single stone. Designed by Marianela Vargas, the ring features a crown of natural pyrite that glistens with natural hues, resembling a rocky mountain landscape. The high-polish sterling silver band offers a simple, elegant contrast to the raw beauty of the stone. This ring is a powerful form of self-expression and a testament to the artist's resilience, creativity, and the joy of creating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note price may vary due to exchange rate differences or shipping, duties and taxes. Final price is calculated at checkout at the boutique's website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handcrafted in Peru with 925 sterling silver and natural pyrite, this ring has a high polish finish with a 0.5-inch crown and a 2mm band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marianela Vargas Balarezo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51450205274450,"sku":"us117-24390","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/9417\/0706\/files\/image_4b27fb61-f5b8-4a9d-b229-524e37427d86.jpg?v=1757086989","url":"https:\/\/www.aureusboutique.com\/products\/us117-24390-natural-pyrite-and-sterling-silver-cocktail-ring-from-peru-rocky-mountains","provider":"Aureus Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}