This solid .925 Sterling Silver leaf design ring features a 9x7mm, Portuguese cut Oregon Sunstone weighing 1.77 carats. This gem has a high luster and a hint of pale, straw yellow color.

There are two primary types of Sunstone – a glittery opaque form mined in Oregon and a crystal form. The lesser known occurs in a transparent material that is rare and considered a "collector’s stone". Sunstone, also known as Oligoclase, is a member of the Feldspar family which includes Labradorite, Moonstone as well as granite. Over half of the Earth's crust is composed of minerals from the Feldspar group – however, only a few qualify as gemstones.

Sunstone has a rich history and relics have been found in Viking burials and in Native American Medicine Circles. All forms of Sunstone were considered rare prior to the early 1800s when deposits were found in Siberia brought this gem sporadically to the markets. After mines were discovered in the early 1900 in Oregon, this gem rapidly gained popularity – and affordability – and also became the Oregon State Gem. Sunstone from areas such as Norway, India and Russia obtain their schiller (metallic sparkle) from hematite or goethite, the shiller in Oregon gems comes from copper. Sunstone comes in many colors including gray, pale yellow, green or brown with the most popular being red to orange.

Some believe Sunstone will restore joy to ones life – especially if life has lost its sweetness. It allows the real self to happily shine through. Sunstone gently removes another’s hooks from your sole and gently breaks draining ties.