Three friends
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An off-center ring featuring three (almost four) pieces of broken windscreen glass.
A slightly more unusual ring. A hexagonal piece of glass with a barely perceptible fracture takes centre stage with two tiny rectangle segments either side. Each is perched at a slightly different angle, to catch and refract shards of light at different angles.
The copper grew in quite a uniform manner up the pieces of glass on this ring. When looked at closely from the side, you can see between 0.5mm-1mm of glass exposed at the very top of each bit of glass, where the copper falls away.
Three bits of smashed windscreen from a collection of pieces I salvaged from the tarmac of a road, whilst on a run, between Westmill and Aspenden (East Herts).
- Ring size - I (+ a half)
- Featured pieces of glass (measurements across all three pieces) - 13mm side to side, 6mm front to back, height 6mm
- Further detail regarding points of measurement can be found below
More details
I provide a copper care card and small polishing cloth with every item purchased.
Ring sizes are the UK standard (please note this is different to US size). Where I have added a fraction, this is to indicate that it is slightly larger or smaller than the standard sizing (more detail on ring sizing available on tab below).
Measurements are of widest point, therefore parts of the piece will measure less than the dimensions given. To help you orientate, if you were wearing the piece:
- 'side to side' measurement of the piece would be taken across the finger
- length 'front to back' would be taken along the finger
- 'height' is from the inside the brow of the ring shank to the top of the piece and is as accurate as is possible (this cannot always be an exact art, but it gives you a good idea!)
For more information about the magical copper-electroforming process used to create this piece, visit this blog post.
Chain lengths and bespoke bangle and ring sizes
You are welcome to request a specific length of necklace chain, and/or an exact ring size. There is no extra charge for this service, but please do ensure you specify your requirements within the comments when placing your order. Alternatively, if you have any queries or wish to amend an order you have already made, please email me on dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk
Necklace, bracelet, bangle or anklet lengths:
Simply take a tape measure and loop around your neck, wrist or anklet (you may need someone to help), or even better use a necklace, bracelet or anklet that is of the length you would like and measure it from end to end (including catches and clasps)
For further help, please check out my handy guide to necklace lengths!
Ring sizes:
If you are unsure of your size, I would strongly recommend purchasing a ring sizer like this one (£1.20). Please note that this is for illustration purposes only; I have no affiliation with Amazon or this seller and you can obviously choose to buy these from other providers).
Alternatively this guide will help you find the correct measurement for the finger you wish to wear the ring on. Please double check before sending your order and bear in mind that your knuckle which the ring needs to move over, may be bigger than the base of your finger where it will sit.
Bespoke requests
I have presented the standard options for variation – such as size variations, satin or high shine finish - and you may select these to suit your preferences when placing your order.
If you love a design, but would like another finish not listed, such as the item in gold, gold plate, two different metals, or with the extra touch of a stone (or stones) added, please contact me direct, by emailing your contact phone number to dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk.
It is best for me to talk to you about what you would like, and I can provide you with a bespoke quotation, with no obligation.
Ecosilver and low carbon impact
I use Ecosilver wherever possible, sourced from Cookson Gold*. Ecosilver is fully traceable and audited and produced from 100% scrap metal. If you are interested to learn more, visit their website page which explains more
My blog about environmental impact explains more about the steps I am taking to ensure my small business is has as low a carbon impact as possible.
Discover the reasons why buying handmade jewellery from Found by Dawn, is so special, here.
*On occasion more specific items like headpins and chain has to be sourced from other suppliers. In these cases there may be a small part of your piece of handmade jewellery which may not have been recycled, but please be assured that wherever there is a more sustainable option, I will choose it. I care about environmental impact and am doing all I can to minimise my carbon footprint.
Hallmarking
Legally in the UK, any silver piece of silver jewellery weighing more than 7.78g, must be hallmarked in order to be sold as silver. Many of my creations weigh less than this, but I sometimes choose to get them hallmarked anyway (see individually listings).
Jewellers who use hallmarks, are reassuring you of the quality of precious metal they use, ensuring your chosen piece stays special long into the future.
You can learn more about what the hallmarks mean and why they are important in this pdf, or watch the video below.
Returns and refunds
I hope you love your new piece of Found by Dawn jewellery. However, if it seems to have a fault, you have received the wrong item or there are other issues with your order, please email dawn@foundbydawn.co.uk, as soon as possible.
I operate a 14 day Refund policy, which you can read here: foundbydawn.co.uk/policies/refund-policy
Please note, no refunds can be offered on a vouchers or gift cards. However if there is a fault with a piece paid for with a voucher or gift card, the same terms apply as for a regular purchase.
For answers to commonly asked questions visit my FAQ's page.