{"product_id":"anillo-espiga-amatista","title":"Anillo ESPIGA · Amethyst","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade amethyst ring set in 925 sterling silver wire wrap. The stone is held by a braided wire structure —\u003cem\u003eherringbone\u003c\/em\u003e technique— which distributes tension uniformly and leaves most of the mineral visible. Available in different sizes; select yours from the variant selector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eItem Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMineral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eAmethyst (purple quartz, SiO₂ with iron impurities)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eStone dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSee selected variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect from variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTechnique\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWire wrap \/ Wire setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eMetal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eStone finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Mohs — ideal for wire setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eStone origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBrazil or Uruguay (wholesale lapidary market)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUntreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eUnique piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this specific piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amethyst used in this ring displays the medium purple characteristic of Brazilian deposits: intense enough to stand out on the finger without reaching the almost black tone of Zambian amethysts. The partial transparency of the quartz allows light to play inside the stone, something that the wire setting takes advantage of by not covering the back with solid metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire structure follows a vertical braiding pattern —known in artisanal jewelry as \u003cem\u003eespiga\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eherringbone\u003c\/em\u003e— which provides lateral rigidity without adding excessive bulk to the finger. The result is a ring with visual presence yet comfortable for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe technique: wire wrap and wire setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire wrap —or wire setting— is a solderless jewelry technique. The artisan works with silver wire gauges to create a structure that embraces the stone through twists and knots, without the need for heat or a crucible. In rings, the wire also forms the band of the ring itself, integrating support and design into a single continuous piece. Both terms —wire wrap and engarzado (setting)— are common in the Spanish-speaking artisan community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAmethyst in lapidary tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmethyst is one of the most documented minerals in jewelry history. Its name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eamethystos\u003c\/em\u003e (\"not intoxicated\"), and it was set in cups and rings in antiquity with the belief that it protected against the effects of wine. Medieval bishops wore it as a stone of sobriety and wisdom; the episcopal ring with amethyst is one of the most documented forms of religious jewelry in Western Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition, amethyst is associated with mental calm, clarity, and emotional balance — \"the stone of the serene mind,\" as described by modern tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the amethyst dyed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The purple color is the native color of quartz, produced by iron impurities and exposure to natural radiation over millions of years. No detectable treatment. Statement based on lapidary observation; the piece does not include formal gemological certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the metal sterling silver or silver-plated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e925 sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver. It is not silver-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I select the correct size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/tabla-de-tallas\"\u003esize chart\u003c\/a\u003e to correctly measure your finger. If you are unsure between two sizes, select the larger one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the wire wrap band comfortable to wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire braiding leaves a smooth outer surface in contact with the finger. The inside of the band may have small textures inherent to the wire; in daily use, it does not cause discomfort, although very sensitive people may notice the texture on first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a wire wrap ring last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith basic care —avoid prolonged water, creams, and direct impacts— a 925 sterling silver wire wrap ring maintains its structure for years. See complete guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/cuidado-de-tus-joyas\"\u003ejewelry care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee more pieces in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/wire-wrap\"\u003ewire wrap collection\u003c\/a\u003e. 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