Sacrilege
$385
& Complimentary Express Post (Aus)
A symbol of resilience and courage.
- 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.
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.
-
Australia / NZ: Approx. 2–3 Weeks.
- USA: 2-3 weeks via free DHL Express and no tarriffs until 8th Feb. [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. 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.
Some paths need you to lower your head and charge.
The ram skull emerges from diamond geometry, a symbol older than the religions that would later claim it. Before it meant rebellion, it meant resolve. The kind of determination that turns impossibilities into mere impediments.
Rams are built for impact. They don’t negotiate with mountains. They don’t discuss philosophy with barriers. They identify what stands between them and their destination, then apply direct force until physics sorts out the rest. There’s a purity to that approach that humans have always envied.
The ram skull carries weight beyond its animal origins. Throughout history, it’s been adopted by those who walk unconventional paths. Some see darkness, others see the death of old limitations. The geometric frame transforms the organic bone structure into something almost architectural.
Younger Futhark runes trace the shank, the same alphabet that once carved new trade routes and conquered uncharted seas:
‘Exalted will be the son of Man, Who today has let Death die, Breathe in the spirit of spiritless air, Eternal will be our finite lives.’
Poetry that speaks of transformation, of breathing life into dead spaces, of making the temporary eternal through sheer force of will.
When you wear Sacrilege, you align yourself with everyone who’s ever been called difficult for refusing to take the easy path. Who learned that honouring tradition doesn’t mean becoming its prisoner. Who knew that sometimes progress requires a willingness to be misunderstood.
The most sacred thing might just be the courage to think for yourself.
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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