The Hippocampus Ring

Lapis Lazuli was cherished for thousands of years in ancient Egypt, where it was believed to guide the soul into immortality and allow the hearts to find love. Besides its spiritual benefits, Lapis Lazuli strengthens the immune system, lowers the blood pressure, purifies the blood, and reduces any inflammation in the body. The stone can also develop your sense of clarity, integrity, and intuition.

 

Birthstone: December

The intaglio depiction of the gem is of a Hippocampus. We feel that the rings' genuine ancient beauty is the result of The Charites London's meticulous hand carvings of each piece (entirely from wax), which ends up in a unique item. Every design has an individual backstory. This ring is hand sculpted and completed by craftsmen in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, Turkey.

Our unique handcrafted jewellery designs are from 925 Sterling Silver that has been responsibly obtained and finished with 22K Gold Vermeil to ensure the rich gold lustre is preserved for a longer period of time.

 

The Charites London rings are one of the most favourite pieces of our entire collection and are delicately made for you. The exquisite beauty of these pieces put them through most of the wear and tear. To keep the gold shine radiant and beautiful like its first day, we recommend removing your rings every time you wash, hand sanitize, swim, apply cosmetics, and even cook. Since gold vermeil, as with all non-solid gold, is meant to fade over time, our favourite rings require attention and care from all.

The Charites London jewellery is hand sculpted in Istanbul, Turkey to the highest standards with the use of certified ethical metals and responsibly sourced gemstones. Our artists have been recognized for following global standards of social and environmental responsibility.

At The Charites London, we are excited to offer a unique opportunity to personalize our open-back designs with custom intaglio engravings. Our open-back designs are crafted to allow the gemstone's properties to connect directly with the wearer, and we are now using this special space for customized engravings, making each piece even more personal and meaningful.

 

Available Customization Options

You can now customize the back of your chosen design with one of the following:

- Initials (up to 2 letters)

- Numbers (up to 2 digits)

- Zodiac Signs  

 

*Please note that we currently do not offer other symbols or engravings beyond those listed.

 

How to Proceed with Your Open-Back Customization:

• Choose the Custom Engraving Option

  • Under the product's drop-down menu titled "Custom Engraving on Back of the Design", select the custom engraving option. Please note that this is an additional service, charged at £10.

• Describe Your Custom Engraving in Detail

  • In the text box provided, write down exactly what you want to be engraved. It is crucial to provide a detailed description, such as:
    • “I want the Taurus zodiac sign.”
    • “I want the initials E.A. to be engraved.”
  • This helps ensure that we create the engraving just as you envision it.

After your engraving request is submitted, our artisans will hand-engrave the back of the design and finish it with the same gold leaf used in the original piece, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the design.

 

Process and Timelines

Each intaglio is carefully hand-engraved by our skilled artisans, please allow an additional 1 business day for the customization process to be completed.  

 

Important Notice

Due to the personalized nature of the custom engravings, all customized products are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. We take great care to ensure each engraving is perfect, creating a special way to celebrate the uniqueness of our designs.

For more elaborate customizations, such as mythical creatures or symbols featured in our existing designs, we offer the option to have these intaglios engraved on the front of the design. Please contact us directly to create a custom order for these unique requests.

For any further inquiries, feel free to contact us directly. We are excited to create something truly personal and timeless for you!