Abalone Copper Ring
Size: 8 1/4
Discover the elegance of our handmade oval cut Abalone shell ring at Mud Lake Metals. Meticulously electroformed in copper, each piece showcases the iridescent beauty of nature, transformed through skilled craftsmanship in our home studio. This unique, electroformed, copper, handmade ring embodies the harmony of raw materials and artisanal technique. Perfect for those who appreciate one-of-a-kind visual-arts jewelry, our Abalone shell ring brings a touch of nature's finest to your collection. Experience the artistry and dedication that goes into every creation from Mud Lake Metals.
Made through a process of electroforming with copper for 16 hours. The copper is hand aged with a rich vintage patina to pull out some of the details. The copper has been sealed to help preserve the finish.
To further preserve the finish, I recommend that you don't submerge it in water for long periods of time. This would include things like showering, swimming and washing dishes. It is ok to wash your hands, just make sure to dry the ring well.
The sealer is also supposed to help with protecting your finger from turning green but in my experience I have found that my finger will turn green when my hands are sweaty or if i wear it while sleeping. The green will not hurt you and can easily be washed off with soap and water.
Everyone reacts differently with copper and some people don't turn green at all. Many people don't mind the green because of the healing properties you receive from the copper.
Abalone Meaning:
Abalone jewelry, masks and decorative bowls have been used by many ancient cultures due to abalone meaning and properties. In Native American cultures, the abalone shell is used as a smudge bowl to burn sage in. They believed that the abalone and sage together will carry their messages up to heaven. In the Apache culture, abalone is used in The Sunrise Ceremony, a ritual that marks a girl’s passage into womanhood. According to Apache myth, The Sunrise Ceremony celebrates the White Painted Woman who survived the great flood in an abalone shell, and came to land to be impregnated by the Sun and the Rain. The son born from her communion with rain, creates water. The son born from her communion with Sun, is the Killer of Enemies who defeats the White Painted Woman’s enemies. Victorious, she bestows a puberty rite upon all Apache women. This is why the journey into puberty honors the White Painted Woman in the abalone disc worn on the forehead of Apache girls as they perform the ritual. Abalone meaning is one of solace, a connection to the ocean, the cycle of life, protection and ancient travel.
