Sapphire - one of the rarest and most beautiful stones known to man-kind... Introducing the Sapphire Drayon Tooth Ring, set with a stunning blue sapphire of monstrous proportions. To answer what you may be asking yourself... is it real? Well, yes and no. This stone IS a real sapphire - but it is lab-grown, an ethical alternative to mining. High-quality lab-grown sapphires differ from low quality “simulated” stones, in that they are physically identical to natural sapphires and boast the same hardness and spectacular color. A natural sapphire of this size and quality might only be found in a museum, or in a royal collection. Sapphire has long been associated with royalty, worn by kings for protection as early as the 2nd century AD. Emperor Charlemagne wore a large sapphire amulet around his neck, vowing never to take it off. Princess Diana was famously gifted a sapphire ring upon her engagement to the Prince of Wales. Prized not only for their beauty but their great strength - these magnificent stones rank high on the gemstone durability scale (second only to diamonds. More about the Dragon Tooth Ring: The Dragon Tooth Ring is a classic carving by Alex Streeter, inspired by the fusion of fantasy and medieval history. Alex's love for dragons can be found in much of his work, right up to his logo derived from the Welsh Dragon National Flag. This bold statement ring features textured skin and menacing claws surrounding a full-size natural cabochon in your choice of Moonstone, Chrysoprase, Amethyst or Black Onyx. Since its inception in the 1990's, the Dragon Tooth Ring has grown to become one of our most popular designs. It is available in various other forms such as the Baby Dragon Tooth Ring and the Dragon Tooth Necklace.
