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Number 8 Turquoise Solitaire Ring in Platinum & 22k Gold
Big Sur Goldsmiths · Big Sur, CA

Number 8 Turquoise Solitaire Ring in Platinum & 22k Gold

$3,300.00

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Big Sur Goldsmiths

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Big Sur, CA

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Made in Big Sur, CA by Karl Lee. Handmade fine jewelry since 1964, when Karl Lee began working gold at Esalen Institute.

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Indulge in a masterwork centered on Nevada’s legendary Number 8 turquoise. This hand-forged solitaire ring pairs a rare, untreated cabochon—drawn from pre-1950s reserves—with the quiet strength of platinum and the warmth of 22 karat gold. The stone’s sky-blue field, traced with golden spiderweb matrix, speaks to a vanished mine and a finite legacy. A luminous gold bezel heightens its color, while subtle diamond accents offer restrained brilliance. Forged and finished by hand in our mountain atelier, every surface carries intention. More than adornment, it is a wearable artifact—an heirloom ...