Fall of Icarus
$550
& Complimentary Express Post (Aus)
- Next day delivery on a free ring sizer with Buy now, size later.
- 99 year comprehensive warranty and restorations on all rings.
- Handcrafted by Mason Mignanelli in the Newcastle studio.
CRAFTED IN 940 ARGENTIUM®
Whiter than platinum. Harder than sterling. Fused with germanium to resist tarnish and survive the ocean.
Rated for: Saltwater / Sweat / 24-7 Wear.
| METRIC | STERLING 925 | ARGENTIUM® 940 |
|---|---|---|
|
Purity |
92.5% silver + 7.5% copper |
94.2% silver + 1.2% germanium + 4.6% copper |
|
Stabilising agent |
None (Reactive Copper is exposed). |
Germanium (Forms transparent oxide shield) |
|
Tarnish resistance |
Low. Requires frequent maintenance. |
High. Self healing germanium oxide layer prevents surface reactions. |
|
Colour |
Slightly grey |
Extremely luminous. Brighter white than sterling and even platinum. |
|
Hardness |
75VH. Cannot be heat treated. |
130-140VH after double heat treat. |
|
Sustainability |
Dependant on refiner. |
100% recycled silver. |
|
Lifestyle |
Remove for shower, surf, and gym. |
Rated for 24/7 Wear. (Saltwater, Sweat, & Shower Safe). |
|
Biocompatability |
Reactive (High Copper content). |
Hypoallergenic Shield. (Inert Oxide Layer). |
|
Year of invention |
1158AD |
1998 |
OPTION A: SIZE UNKNOWN
Stop measuring with string. It has a failure rate of 60%. If you are unsure of your size, order with “Buy Now, Size Later”.
Select: Choose “Buy now, size later.” from the size menu
Receive: I immediately dispatch a professional sizer via Auspost Express. It typically arrives the next business day.
Test: Wear the sizer for a few hours. Finger size fluctuates with temperature and hydration. A ring that fits at 9am might be tight by 5pm. Ensure it is comfortable before committing.
Confirm: Email or DM your size to the studio. Production begins immediately.
OPTION B: CONFIRMED SIZE If you already know your size from a professional jeweller, select it directly from the list.
Standard: I use US Sizing (Numbers).
Conversion: If you only know your UK/Australian size (Letters), examine the below sizing chart or leave a note at checkout and I’l handle the conversion.
THE SAFETY NET All orders are covered by a free resize entitlement. If the fit isn’t perfect on arrival, you have one complimentary resize included.
SIZING CHART
LEAD TIMES Every ring is cast, finished, and double heat treated in Newcastle studio 01. I do not pull from a warehouse; I build for the individual. For the most accurate lead times, check the front page. I update it daily.
Australia / NZ: Approx. 2–3 Weeks.
International: Approx. 3–4 Weeks.
- (Need it faster? Email the studio for potential expedition).
THE 30-DAY FIELD TEST (RETURNS) I don’t believe in “unworn” returns. A ring is meant to be worn. The Protocol: Once your ring arrives, you have 30 days to test it in the real world. Wear it in the shower, the surf, and the gym. If you haven’t bonded with the piece after a month of active duty, ship it back for a full refund. No questions asked.
RESIZING Despite our best efforts with the sizing kit, bodies change. Every order includes one complimentary resize within the first 6 months. If it feels too loose in winter or too tight in summer, send it back. I will resize the fit and ship it back to you, free of charge.
THE ONE CENTURY PROMISE This is not a standard consumer warranty. It is a 99-year service agreement designed to keep this piece in circulation for generations.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE:
Structural Integrity: If the metal cracks, snaps, or fails due to a craftsmanship defect, I repair or replace it. End of story.
Surface Restoration: Silver is a living metal. If your piece accumulates decades of scratches or wear, ship it back to the studio. I will refinish, polish, and restore the surface to factory specifications,free of charge.
HEIRLOOM TRANSFER: The warranty travels with the metal, not the receipt. If you pass this ring down to your child in 30 years, the protection passes with it. As long as the “Urban Sterling” hallmark is visible, the contract is valid.
EXCLUSIONS: This contract covers the object, not the ownership. It does not cover theft or total loss.
Sizing
Next day delivery on a free ring sizer with Buy now, size later. Make sure it fits perfect.
99 year warranty
99 year comprehensive warranty on all rings. Includes unlimited free restorations.
Argentium silver
Crafted from 940 Argentium silver to prevent tarnishing and enhance durability.
CRAFTED IN 940 ARGENTIUM® SILVER
Whiter than platinum. Harder than sterling. Fused with germanium to resist tarnish and survive the ocean.
Rated for: Saltwater / Sweat / 24-7 Wear.
| METRIC | STERLING 925 | ARGENTIUM® 940 |
|---|---|---|
|
Purity |
92.5% silver + 7.5% copper |
94.2% silver + 1.2% germanium + 4.6% copper |
|
Stabilising agent |
None (Reactive Copper is exposed). |
Germanium (Forms transparent oxide shield) |
|
Tarnish resistance |
Low. Requires frequent maintenance. |
High. Self healing germanium oxide layer prevents surface reactions. |
|
Colour |
Slightly grey |
Extremely luminous. Brighter white than sterling and even platinum. |
|
Hardness |
75VH. Cannot be heat treated. |
130-140VH after double heat treat. |
|
Sustainability |
Dependant on refiner. |
100% recycled silver. |
|
Lifestyle |
Remove for shower, surf, and gym. |
Rated for 24/7 Wear. (Saltwater, Sweat, & Shower Safe). |
|
Biocompatability |
Reactive (High Copper content). |
Hypoallergenic Shield. (Inert Oxide Layer). |
|
Year of invention |
1158AD |
1998 |
OPTION A: SIZE UNKNOWN
Stop measuring with string. It has a failure rate of 60%. If you are unsure of your size, order with “Buy Now, Size Later”.
Select: Choose “Buy now, size later.” from the size menu
Receive: I immediately dispatch a professional sizer via Auspost Express. It typically arrives the next business day.
Test: Wear the sizer for a few hours. Finger size fluctuates with temperature and hydration. A ring that fits at 9am might be tight by 5pm. Ensure it is comfortable before committing.
Confirm: Email or DM your size to the studio. Production begins immediately.
OPTION B: CONFIRMED SIZE If you already know your size from a professional jeweller, select it directly from the list.
Standard: I use US Sizing (Numbers).
Conversion: If you only know your UK/Australian size (Letters), examine the below sizing chart or leave a note at checkout and I’l handle the conversion.
THE SAFETY NET All orders are covered by a free resize entitlement. If the fit isn’t perfect on arrival, you have one complimentary resize included.
SIZING CHART
LEAD TIMES Every ring is cast, finished, and double heat treated in Newcastle studio 01. I do not pull from a warehouse; I build for the individual. For the most accurate lead times, check the front page. I update it daily.
Note that these lead times are for Australia, add a few days for US shipping.
- Australia / NZ: Approx. 2–3 Weeks.
- USA: 2-3 weeks via free DHL Express + no tarriffs until 8th March. [Limited time]
- International: Approx. 3–4 Weeks.
- (Need it faster? Email the studio for potential expedition).
THE 30-DAY FIELD TEST (RETURNS) I don’t believe in “unworn” returns. A ring is meant to be worn. Once your ring arrives, you have 30 days to test it in the real world. Wear it in the shower, the surf, and the gym. If you haven’t bonded with the piece after a month of active duty, ship it back for a full store credit or exchange for a different design that feels right.
RESIZING Despite our best efforts with the sizing kit, bodies change. Every order includes one complimentary resize within the first 6 months. If it feels too loose in winter or too tight in summer, send it back. I will resize the fit and ship it back to you, free of charge.
THE ONE CENTURY PROMISE This is not a standard consumer warranty. It is a 99-year service agreement designed to keep this piece in circulation for generations.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE:
Structural Integrity: If the metal cracks, snaps, or fails due to a craftsmanship defect, I repair or replace it. End of story.
Surface Restoration: Silver is a living metal. If your piece accumulates decades of scratches or wear, ship it back to the studio. I will refinish, polish, and restore the surface to factory specifications,free of charge.
HEIRLOOM TRANSFER: The warranty travels with the metal, not the receipt. If you pass this ring down to your child in 30 years, the protection passes with it. As long as the “Urban Sterling” hallmark is visible, the contract is valid.
EXCLUSIONS: This contract covers the object, not the ownership. It does not cover theft or total loss.
PURPOSE: To identify and target your personal “Sun.” This ring acts as a signal booster for your highest ambition. It forces you to confront the single most dangerous question a human can ask: “What is the one thing where, if I pulled it off, it would make my entire life worth living?” Biology screams at us to stay safe. But that flash of deranged energy you feel when you think about the answer, that is your best self clearing their throat in the other room. This ring is the physical agreement to listen to them.
USAGE: A catalyst for audacity. Worn when the pressure to conform is high, or when the risk of falling feels terrifyingly real. A reminder that safety is its own kind of death.
The moment before the wax melted, Icarus understood everything.
He felt no regret, nor fear. Instead, perfect clarity about the price of touching heaven. He’d been warned, of course. Stay in the middle. Stay safe. But what his father never understood was that some souls would rather fall from heights than never leave the ground.
This ring captures him mid-plummet. Not as a tragedy, but as a testament.
The rectangular face holds his descent in precise detail. Wings dissolving, feathers scattering, the sun watching without judgment. Below, waves wait to claim what ambition couldn’t hold. Olive branches frame the scene, ancient symbols of peace with what we cannot change.
Inside the ring, two hands reach for each other but never touch. Father and son. Caution and courage. What we’re told to be and what we’re meant to become. The space between them holds the entire story.
Daedalus said: “Take the middle way.” Safe advice from a man who built a labyrinth to contain monsters. But Icarus heard something else in the wind. That maybe the real prison wasn’t Crete, but the careful life. That maybe wings weren’t meant for measured flight but for discovering exactly how high you could climb before the universe called you back.
When you wear The Fall of Icarus, you declare yourself heir to his wisdom, not his father’s. You understand that every great life includes at least one magnificent fall. That playing it safe is its own kind of death. That the sun doesn’t care about your ambition, but that’s exactly why you must fly toward it.
Because those who never test their wings never learn what they were truly made for.
DESIGNER’S NOTES:
This is actually the fourth major redesign of The Fall of Icarus. Maybe the fifth, depending on how you count versions. If it was software it’d be like 4.5 or something.
The original version had all the same elements on the face: sun, falling figure, waves, olive branches, but the detail wasn’t where I wanted it. Too muddy in places, lines not crisp enough. Every time I thought I had it right, I’d make one and realise it needed more work.
Fitting this much linework into the face is probably the jewellery equivalent of flying too close to the sun. Each revision was an attempt to push the detail further without losing clarity. The current version finally feels clean. I’ve just made more changes though, thickening up the shank and adjusting the shape. This piece really is a never ending mission.
Most people read the Icarus myth as a warning: don’t be arrogant, don’t overreach, stay in the middle. But there’s another reading. That Icarus made a choice. He could have flown safely between sea and sun his entire life, or he could have one moment of actually touching the sky. He chose the height knowing what it would cost.
I’m not sure which interpretation is correct. Maybe both. Maybe neither. But I do think some things are worth the risk of falling. You just have to decide what those are for you. You’re gonna die at some point anyway, right?
This became one of the pieces people connect with most. I think because everyone has their own sun: the thing they’d fly towards even knowing they might fall.
Mason’s bench notes, October 2025.
STUDIO MADE
To ensure structural integrity and a perfect finish, every ring is filed, heat-treated, and polished in the Newcastle studio.
Cast in Sydney. Finished by hand in Newcastle.
Origin: Newcastle (Studio) > Marrickville, Sydney (Foundry) > Newcastle (Finishing).
Method: Lost-wax casting followed by a proprietary hand-finishing process.
Jeweller: M. Mignanelli.
19-STAGE FINISHING
Upon returning from the foundry, every piece undergoes a finishing process to harden the alloy and achieve my signature surface quality.
Phase I: Structural Preparation
01. De-sprue: Removal of casting feed channels.
02. Thermal Treatment I: Precipitation hardening.
03. Controlled Oxidation: Surface darkening with sulfur compounds.
Phase II: Surface Abrasion
04. Coarse Leveling: 100 grit reduction & filing.
05. Medium Definition: 240 grit sanding.
06. Fine Definition: 600 grit sanding.
07. Surface smoothing: Radial bristle disc abrasion.
08. Pre-Polish: 1200 grit honing.
Phase III: Highlighting & Hardening
09. Work Hardening and recess brightening: Magnetic pin tumble (Shot peening).
10. Satin Finish: 2500 grit sanding.
11. Relief Highlight I: Silicon disc abrasion.
12. Relief Highlight II: Fine silicon polish.
13. Micro-Burnishing: Hand-highlighting details with a graver (Microscope assisted).
Phase IV: Final Polish
14. Interior Polish: Rotary tool cotton mop + Dialux compound finish.
15. Exterior Polish: Jewellers lathe cotton mop + Dialux compound finish.
16. Surface Purification: Ultrasonic chemical cleanse.
17. Passivation (Thermal Treatment II): Formation of the germanium oxide protective layer.
18. Final Inspection: Macro lens quality control check.
19. Archive: Boxed and sealed.
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Alexander Fong –
Sick bloke, down to earth and the quality of the ring was amazing.
Ben Hume –
Absolutely incredible work and craftsmanship. I first originally bought “The Fall of Icarus” ring and fell in love with it and then the released updated version. Never been so happy with a piece of jewellery before.
Charley Nealon (verified owner) –
Love the ring, quickly made and well made. Amazing packaging too