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Amazonite on Sterling Silver Ring from Peru, 'Ocean Bloom'

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Amazonite on Sterling Silver Ring from Peru, 'Ocean Bloom'

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Roberta Benzi creates an ocean bloom with amazonite for the design of this ring. The sterling silver ring is crafted by hand featuring petals like rolling waves.

.925 Sterling silver

Made in Peru

  • Sterling silver, amazonite
  • Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
  • High polish finish
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  • 7 grams
  • 0.25 oz
  • Crown/bezel: 2.1 cm L x 2.6 cm W x 0.4 cm H
  • Crown/bezel: 0.8" L x 1" W x 0.2" H
  • Band width: 3 mm W
  • Band width: 3 mm W
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Roberta Benzi

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Roberta Benzi from Andes.

 

Meet the Artist

Roberta Benzi

Roberta Benzi

"During all this time I kept up my fight for minorities' rights, especially after making the sound decision of going through gender reassignment."

"Ever since I was a little girl I have always been very creative. I design jewelry, I paint, embroider, create original... designs in fused glass and I'm passionate about restoring antique pieces.I was born in 1965 in the Bolivian department of La Paz to what I'd say was a family proper of that era. Dad, a mechanical engineer, was of Italian origin. He was a hard working and determined person. Mom represented Bolivia when she became Miss Bolivia.

"I modeled in my teenage years and I studied communication science, however I started having some problems with society so I had to leave my studies. Fortunately, I was invited to Santiago de Chile where I was able to finish my studies, and I also had the chance to study locution and theater.

"Upon my return to Bolivia I came to face with the fact that though I have an innate talent for working in media and have studied and trained in the field of communications, people weren't prepared for an assertive woman such as myself, who was gaining strength in her quest for social justice and the recognition of any human being regardless of circumstance, shape or form.

"Realizing the doors to a career in communications were closed, I decided to make the most of what I had learned from a course in fashion design that I had once taken. I experimented in different areas until I found the one I enjoyed the most, designing jewelry. I also opened a bridal studio, where I designed wedding gowns and jewelry for over 100 brides during the 12 years I had it.

"During all this time I kept up my fight for minorities' rights, especially after making the sound decision of going through gender reassignment. I had always felt that I was born with a body that wasn't really my own, different to the way I felt. My quest succeeded in amending the law whereby people can change their name after gender reassignment, and Bolivia became one of the first countries in Latin America to pass this law, thanks to the tireless work of anonymous heroes.

"After my parents passed away I was feeling somewhat tired of fighting for social and political justice and of the negative attitudes of the society. I decided to travel for a while and visit my sister and other relatives. That's how I arrived in Lima, a city that captured me with its architecture, the sea, and I was also welcomed by my relatives and friends.

"Curious by nature, I decided to specialize in jewelry production and took courses that taught me from how to select the right metals and melt them, to working with gemstones. This opened my mind to follow a never ending dream thanks to the versatility afforded by jewelry.

"Making jewelry allows me to transmit my strength and courage. My one true and constant companion throughout my life and struggles is jewelry – it is a part of me, and it allows me the freedom to express my feelings.

"People would say I'm determined, sweet and fierce because I've known how to raise my voice when needed. I have participated in political activities advocating women's rights.

"My family and friends have said about me that I'm a woman who fights for what she believes in, and is very creative. They know that in me they have a true friend and companion."

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
FINDING YOUR SIZE

Take your measurements with the tape measure over your under garments. If your measurements fall between sizes you may prefer the next larger size. Inseam, skirt and dress lengths vary by style and will be listed in the item description. Our sweaters are knit in standard American sizes, however actual measurements vary by style.

BUST / CHEST

Measure around the fullest part of chest under the arms and over the shoulder blades keeping the tape measure level.

WAIST

Measure around the smallest part of the waist keeping the tape measure comfortably loose. Most garments use the low waist measurement noted below.

LOW WAIST

Measure around the body approximately 1.5" below the natural waist (above). This is the area where most pants and skirts actually fit.

HIPS

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of the body approx 7"-8" below the waist.

NECK

Measure around the base of the neck keeping the tape measure comfortably loose.

SLEEVE

Bend elbow slightly and starting at the center back of the neck, measure across the shoulder, to the elbow and down to the wrist.

INSEAM

Our standard inseam length for women is 32" and 34" for men; however inseam measurements will vary slightly by style.

 

Belts with buckles are measured in inches that correspond to a waist size however, most people do not wear belts on the waist, they wear them closer to the hips. A buckle belt measurement is take from the end of the "pin" of the buckle to the middle hole on the belt. Generally there are 5 holes for size adjustment, with a 1" space between each, so the middle hole will the be average size of the belt.

For at tie belt (no buckle) measure the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This again is the medium size of the belt.

For a soft fabric tie belt it can be called "1 size fits most" and the entire length of the belt should be measured and listed.

See buckle/tie belt size standards below.

WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

Lay sash/tie out flat away from the garment and measure from end to end.

Belt with buckle

Measure from the end of the pin of the buckle (where it touches the buckle) to the middle hole.

Belt without buckle

Measure from the belt portion end to end and half of the tie portion. This is will give you the medium size of the belt.

Download our printable ring sizing chart to find the perfect fit!

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