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HerbertandWilks Jewellery

Trace Ring — Size N (Seven Sapphire, Edition of One)

Trace Ring — Size N (Seven Sapphire, Edition of One)

Regular price $895.00 NZD
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Shipping: We offer tracked courier shipping across Aotearoa New Zealand. Orders are typically dispatched within 2-3 business days (unless marked as 'Made to Order'). Free shipping is available on all NZ orders over $195.

Returns: We want you to love your jewellery. We offer a 7-day return period for an exchange or store credit. Please note that for hygiene reasons, earrings cannot be returned unless they are faulty.

Handmade in Mt Eden

Every piece of HerbertandWilks jewellery is hand-sculpted, cast, and finished by Sally in her Mt Eden studio. By choosing handmade, you are supporting local craftsmanship and receiving a piece that carries the subtle, unique marks of the maker's hand—ensuring no two pieces are ever exactly the same.

Jewellery Care Guide

Sterling Silver: Gently polish with a soft jewellery cloth to maintain shine. Silver Care Guide →

Solid Gold (9ct, 14ct, 18ct): Solid gold will not tarnish or peel, but it can gather oils and dust. Soak in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap, then gently scrub with a soft toothbrush to restore its brilliance.

18ct Gold Plate: Avoid water, perfumes, and lotions to preserve the gold layer. Gold Plate Care Guide →

Bronze: Over time, bronze develops a unique vintage patina. Polish to restore brightness or leave to age naturally. Bronze Care Guide →

Gemstones: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners.
For more detailed tips, visit our Full Care & Sizing FAQ.

If you're looking for a ring that doesn't feel predictable — something with texture, weight, and a sense of its own story — this is it. The Trace Ring is made for lives that don't follow a straight line. It's not polished into perfection. It's formed through movement, pressure, and release.

Form

Tiny bubbles have risen through the surface and broken open, leaving a field of organic craters across the band. Each one a trace of pressure, movement, and release.

This is a step further into texture — a more refined expression of the work, while still holding onto the forms and surfaces that define my style.

Seven oval sapphires sit within that landscape, cast directly into the band. Each stone held in place as the metal set around it — not placed on top, but part of the structure itself.

This piece marks the beginning of a new series, where texture, formation, and cast-in-place stones come together in one-off forms.

Why This Ring

Most rings are designed to look flawless. Smooth. Controlled. Expected.

This one isn't.

If you've been searching and everything feels too polished or too traditional, this is the shift. The Trace Ring gives you something you won't see on anyone else's hand — distinct, grounded, and quietly expressive.

Whether you're choosing it as an alternative engagement ring, marking a shift in your life, or simply because nothing else has felt quite right — this is the kind of piece you grow into, not out of.

How It Feels to Wear

The 9mm band gives it presence — you notice it on your hand — but the organic surface softens the weight. Light catches on the polished edges of each crater, while the satin recesses hold shadow, giving the ring depth and movement as you wear it.

It doesn't sit flat. It lives with you.

Details

  • Material: Sterling silver
  • Weight: 8.1g
  • Band width: 9mm
  • Finish: Polished high points with satin recesses
  • Stones: 7 oval sapphires (multi-colour)
  • Setting: Cast in place
  • Ring size: N
  • Edition: One of a kind

Care

This ring is made to be worn.

Sapphires are one of the hardest gemstones, and in this piece they are cast directly into the silver, so they sit protected within the band rather than raised above it.

The textured surface will naturally evolve over time. The polished edges may soften slightly with wear, while the recessed areas hold their depth — adding to the character of the ring rather than taking away from it.

For everyday care:

  • Remove when doing heavy work or lifting
  • Avoid knocks against hard surfaces (like concrete or steel)
  • Clean occasionally with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush to reach into the craters

No special treatment needed. Just wear it.

This is a ring designed to be part of your everyday — not kept for best.

Bespoke Option

If you're drawn to this but need a different size, or would like it made in gold, just send me a message. I can create a version that's right for you.

This is not a ring made to be perfect.
It's made to hold its own.
Not made for perfect lives.

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