REDESIGN LIVE 27/06/23

“There is something moon-soaked

and dawn-flavoured about her.

Something kissed by the wild

and loved by lightning.

She, the Goddess of storm hunting

and wolves and moonlight magic.

She, the queen of the forest, 

of womanhood more brutal than tragic.”

– Unknown artist

Artemis is a rounded band featuring a reversible design, made in collaboration with Paranjal K. One side is engraved with a moon and stars, and the other with a crescent moon pierced by arrows. In between the two main elements are stag antlers and a hunting torch. The engravings are tied together by two continuous flowing lines, that connect to each symbol as they go around, creating a unified aesthetic. On the inside of the piece “Artemis” is engraved, as well as the Urban Sterling signature and metal certification. 

This piece draws its name and inspiration from Artemis, the revered Greek goddess associated with the hunt, the moon’s motion, the wilderness, and wild animals. Artemis, born to Zeus and Leto, held a significant place among the deities of ancient Greece. She’s often referred to as “She of the Wild” or “The Mistress of Animals.

As a goddess of the hunt, Artemis is often represented by a bow and arrows, but also the moon. This is because she is said to ride on the moon between hunts – hence the lines tying the different elements of the piece together. One side features the moon with arrows, representing Artemis riding the moon to a hunt, and the other side shows the moon with stars around it, representing Artemis riding the moon away.

Artemis is forged from 940 Argentium Silver using techniques dating back over 6,000 years. Each piece is made to order and handcrafted by me. The ring comes with a certificate of authenticity in a wax-sealed envelope so you know it’s the real deal. 

Made to Order:

Do you really want a ring off some dusty shelf in a stock cupboard? I know I don’t. That’s why I ensure all Urban Sterling products are made to order, just for you. Here’s how I run things: when I see that you’ve just placed an order, I immediately notify my casting house in Sydney so they can get your ring started ASAP. Within a week the raw-cast will arrive at my studio, where I’ll start work on it. After I cut, sand, buff, emery, polish, and clean it by hand, it gets placed into a box with your order number in it. I pack the documentation for the piece into an envelope, sign the certificate of authenticity, and wax seal it shut. Then it goes from my studio straight to your home (or nearby post office knowing AusPost). My jewellery is made to reflect your personality and go with you everywhere, so it just wouldn’t feel right keeping it in a plastic bag in a dark cupboard.

Packaging:

I ship all pieces in sustainably sourced, ultra-premium buckram cardboard packaging. Perfect for a an exceptional gift for yourself or someone else. I don’t include a physical invoice with the shipment, so you can simply hand the recipient the entire package for an awesome unboxing experience. Each order comes with:

• Certificate of authenticity, signed by the founder and wax sealed. The exact number of your piece is provided.

• Silver care guide

• Silver polishing cloth

• Business card

• Coupon

• Premium buckram box + gift bag for rings.

• Ring sizer with chain orders.

Ethical Practices:

All US Co. rings are made from 100% sustainably sourced precious metals. I personally guarantee the Argentium silver I use does not cause, support or benefit unlawful conflict, or contribute to human rights abuses or breaches of international law. You can read more about Urban Sterling ethical practices here. As well as on the Argentium website here.

Sizing:

I produce rings using US sizing because it just makes more sense. Please make sure you have the correct size since it is very difficult to resize a ring like this due to the substantial design, which can be warped during resizing. I’ve provided some sizing charts here for your convenience. Also note you can order using “Buy now, size later” and I’ll express post you a ring sizer free of charge! Usually this sizer will arrive the next business day. After you’ve found your perfect size, simply DM me on Instagram or send me an email (contact@urbansterling.co) and I’ll get it immediately into production.

Lifetime Warranty:

Every Urban Sterling ring is covered by my lifetime warranty guarantee. Your piece will be free from scratches, chips, tarnish, poor finishing, manufacturing faults and breaks, in other words it’ll be perfect. Note that some of my rings may have very slight distressing incorporated into the design, as is typical for handmade products. I personally make every ring by hand and check them thoroughly so it’s unlikely you’ll ever need this warranty, but it’s there for your peace of mind. Also! If you manage to scratch / chip the ring yourself, I offer a free restoration service in-house.

After your order is placed expect to wait around 1-2 weeks for your Sacrilege to arrive as all Urban Sterling products are handcrafted and made to order. The ring you receive will be polished 940 Argentium Silver.

The large jump between prices for a size 10.5 and 11 is due to 11+ not being in the size range for the original mould. Instead of making these sizes unavailable, I’ve decided to custom make them on request for a higher price to reflect the much more expensive production process.

Keep in mind that if you order with the “Buy now, size later.” feature and you find your size is larger than a 10.5 you’ll need to pay the extra $45-55 for the custom made version. I’ll give you a free engraving inside for the trouble though!