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- Custom Orders | Muses of Da'oud
Custom Orders Ready to get a quote? Just want to know how much your dream ring might be? Fill out this form and we will send you a custom quote! With a custom order you can chose the size, gemstone, and metal for your desired ring. Each design weighs a different amount, each gemstone has its own cost. By filling this out, we can send you a custom quote to get started on your special order. Read more about our custom order process below ! Get your Custom Quote: Fill out this form and we will send you the price quote for your custom order. Keep in mind: This process may take us up to a week to gather the information to create your custom quote. If you haven't hear from us in a week, make sure to check your spam folder! (805) 965-4171 musesofdaoud@aol.com First Name Last Name Phone Number (For Texts) Email Catalogue Number Ring Size Ring Title Metal Gemstone Choices (if applicable) Thank you for your interest in our art! Send The Custom Process: 6-9 months First Step Second Step Third Step Final Step We send you a quote via email and let you know the cost of the order. If you want or need to change anything due to cost or time restraints, let us know now so that we can get the process started! Paying half of the total cost will help us to get started on your piece and give us an opportunity to calculate a due date. You can pay in full up front, pay over time, or pay the second half before the ring is sent. If there is any particular instructions on how you would like the piece finished, i.e. Antiquing, Hammered finish, or how you would like it to be sent, let us know. By this point we will be finishing up the ring, so make sure to make your final payment so that we can send it out as soon as it is finished. We will send you the shipping information for your custom Muses of Da'oud piece of jewelry. When you're set to unwrap it, take a photo! We'd love to see how much you love it.
- FAQ | Muses of Da'oud
FAQ Contents | Pricing | Locations | Metals | Gemstones | Jewelry Care | Custom Orders Frequently Asked Questions We answer a lot of questions both in our booths and over the phone, so we have compiled a list of the most common questions (or frequently asked questions…) for you to peruse. If you still have a question that wasn’t answered on this page, please contact us and we would be happy to answer them for you! How much is your jewelry? It depends! Our rings vary in price depending on the metal, stone and size. To find out the price of a particular ring, find the ring on our website for all of the specs and info then fill out this form . With this form, we will research the price of the stone and send you an invoice for the final price. We have a variety of stones, colors and qualities available thus we are able to discuss what budget you might have and find an appropriate stone for your special order! Of course, there are some simple parameters that might help you figure out your wishes. Silver is about 1/10th the price of Gold, and lab created stones are less expensive than their natural versions. A diamond or alexandrite will cost more than, say, a garnet or lapis lazuli. I saw a ring at your booth this weekend for less than the price I was quoted online, why is that? The rings we keep in stock for festivals are made in specific sizes and stones; They are not custom pieces. The rings you order from the website are custom made for you and sized in wax to fit you before they are ever cast. You have the freedom to pick the stone, metal, size and design when you order from the website. Each piece is handmade by the Muses and the upmost care is taken to ensure its quality. | Pricing FAQ Contents How do I pay for my ring? Because our rings vary so greatly in pricing, we work one on one with you in the designing and payment process. Once you have filled out the custom quote request for your chosen ring, we will research current price of the metal and stone for you. We will send you a PDF invoice that you can peruse at your leisure. Once you are ready to make a payment, all you need to do is contact us to get the ball rolling! Do I have to pay in full when ordering a custom piece? You do not need all of the money up front to get the process started on your own custom creation. Half down insures a fix on the price, so we request that you are ready for that payment when you place your order. You may pay monthly or weekly, or as you wish. We do prefer to have orders paid within two to three months, but we understand when life gets in the way! Rush orders which need to be done in 4 weeks or less will require payment in full. | Locations Do you have a brick and mortar store that I can visit? We do not have a storefront in Santa Barbara. The address you see is actually just a mailing address, as we are on the road most of the year. Yep, we pack up our whole workshop and stock and travel the country! If you are in Southern California in the spring, feel free to come visit us at the Southern California Renaissance Festival in April and May in Irwindale. We display and sell our jewelry exclusively at Renaissance Festivals around the country, so if you would like to visit us in person, check out our list of Ren Faires for the Festival we will be at nearest to you! I am going to be near a festival you are at when my ring is ready, can I come pick it up? Of course! You will need to come to the Festival during its operating hours (typically Saturdays and Sundays). If you do not wish to pay to attend the festival itself, contact us the week before you come out, as most festivals have a merchant pass to be able to visit a vendor briefly to pick up merchandise. When you pick up your ring, we will happily refund you the shipping amount! I saw one of your rings at a Renaissance Festival, can I purchase it online? You will not be able to purchase a specific ring from this website. We can, however, recreate it specially for you! Just fill out the Quote Request Form and we can send you an estimate! If you have any questions about a ring you might have seen at one of our booths, just contact us ! | Metals Do you work in Platinum? White gold? Yes! When you fill out the Quote Request form for a piece, you will notice that you are given a lot of choices of metals, including 14kt Rose gold and Platinum. For any of our metals, the price depends on ring sizes and setting desired. Do you work in Titanium, Palladium etc? No, we do not. We only work in the castable precious metals. The metals we work with are Sterling Silver, 14k Yellow, White, and Rose Gold, and Platinum. Will my silver ring tarnish? Not if you wear it frequently! You might be thinking of silver place settings, which seem to tarnish as soon as they are polished; those are fine silver. We work with Sterling Silver, which is 92.5% silver mixed with other alloys. This makes our jewelry strong and durable and makes them less susceptible to oxidation when worn often. If you ring does tarnish, not to worry! A simple polishing cloth will fix it right up. If it’s been in a drawer for a while, you might try brushing it with a soft toothbrush and some mild dish soap first. Also keep in mind that some chemicals can oxidize silver, like those found in hot tubs and hot springs, but you can always bring it by one of our booths for a polish if that happens! Will my ring turn my finger green? Ideally no. Our rings are solid cast metals starting with sterling silver so green skin shouldn’t be an issue (though some people have just that right pH balance to their skin that green might appear over time). The oxidation appearing on the skin usually happens with a ring is plated with a lesser metal underneath. Which stones are available for your work? We carry a large stock of good quality gemstones of all types, and can order diamonds in all shapes and sizes and quality at reasonable prices from sustainable and conflict-free sources. The prices of these stones vary according to many factors such as cut, color and clarity. Consider your budget, and we can find you the best stones for your individual needs. If you would like to find out the price of multiple stones, make sure to let us know in the ‘notes’ section of the Quote Request Form of your selected piece.What can you budget for a stone, and in those parameters, would you be willing to live with very minute inclusions in order to get the largest stone possible? The variables are endless according to you budget needs. | Gemstones My stone has a flaw. Flaws are actually inclusions or veils that help the gemologist determine the nature of the stone, are very common and are interesting characteristics of the stones. Stones like Natural Ruby and Natural Emerald are actually easy to determine because they will always naturally have inclusions. Depending on your budget, we can find you a clear, high quality stone; or find you a “lesser” stone, which may have inclusions. If you desire a bright and clear stone in your ring, but do not have the budget for a AAA stone, we have a wide selection of lab created stones as well. If you have a preference for quality, make sure to let us know in the ‘notes’ section of the Quote Request Form ! Do you work with Diamonds? Yes! We have access to a large assortment of diamonds of different qualities and prices. If you would like to see a diamond set into your selected piece, just keep in mind that the price of the diamond goes up exponentially after 1ct, which is why most of our wedding rings and bands feature smaller stones, to help keep our jewelry more affordable.We can now source some amazing lab-grown diamonds as well! Are your diamonds conflict-free? We deal with stones from companies which ascribe to the Diamond Protocol of 1999, assuring their sources to be from legitimate mines with fair trade policies for their workers. Some of our diamonds are even of secondary sources removed from antique settings. We do this by buying only stones that have been in circulation here in the United States, from Estate sales or from jewelry that has been broken up to make new more exciting designs. Can you set my own stone? In most cases we can set a stone you provide. Most gemstones are durable and can easily be removed and set within one of our pieces. Our two exceptions are opals, which are much too delicate (we don’t want to crack your grandmother’s opal!) and emeralds. Emeralds are beautiful but their natural inclusions make them easy to crack if the vibration hits just the wrong spot. We will happily work with our own selection of these stones, but we hesitate to work with others. Do your diamonds come with certifications? We get GIA certifications on any of our diamonds over .50ct, which we will send you with your ring. If you would like certification on any other stone or size, you can contact the Gemological Institute of America to get your own certifications. We now also include certifications for our Lab-grown diamonds as well. | Jewelry Care How do I take care of my new ring? Our rings are made for longevity! The few things to look out for are the background antique and the stone. The background antique is applied to bring out the design. It’s a really great look, but will last differently on different metals. Because of the very nature of gold, it may not last indefinitely, yet with silver the antique is created with a chemical process, so it will last much longer! Please do not wear your ring in chlorinated water for long periods of time, or expose it to exotic solvents, as that can be detrimental to the gemstone and possibly the metal. We do not recommend having it steam cleaned nor ultrasonically cleaned. You may clean your ring with warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush scrubbing very lightly, and then take a polishing cloth to it to bring back the shine. The oxidation/antiquing has come off of my ring, how can I replace it? We will gladly redo the oxidation or antique black that we put on most of the rings for small fee. You can send it to our mailing address (or contact us for a more direct address). We highly suggest that you send it with insurance, so that it arrives safely. (Usually $8-25) We also ask that you cover return postage, we will send you an invoice when we receive the ring. You can also do it yourself! Here’s the recipe: To antique the ring yourself, scrub with a toothbrush with a solvent like Xylol or “Goof Off”, to get off all of the old paint and skin oils and dirt, or put in an ultrasonic, scrubbing as need be. Let dry thoroughly or place under a lamp until dry, then apply with a fine brush a flat black enamel paint to the engraved details of the ring, rub off with a clean lint free cloth or shop type paper towel, and rub off again until excess paint is off of the ring. A quick polish with a polishing cloth or buffing wheel would give it back its sparkle. Presto antique-o! | Custom Orders Are the rings available without antiquing? Yes. Although most people like the antique we us on the rings, some prefer them without it. If this is your desire, please specify it on your Quote Request Form . How long will it take to create my ring? All of the orders from the website will be custom orders, so they will take between 6-9 months to finish and perfect. If you need your piece sooner, you can pay a modest rush fee (aka our “Muses sanity” fee) to receive your ring in 8-12 weeks. Can you use the gold from a ring I have? Alas, we cannot. We have a special refinery we work with to obtain our metal, so we cannot melt down your gold. Different refineries use different alloys and we wouldn’t want new metals to contaminate our pieces. All of our gold is recycled, so no need to worry about the environmental impact, we’ve already taken care of that! I have a design of my own that I would like to see cast in a ring, can you do that? Not at the moment. Our process starts all the way down to the wax, so creating a new design from scrap can take too much of our time to be able to do efficiently. If you are interested in tweaking a design we already have, such as to make it fit around your own ring or to accommodate a smaller or larger stone in an already designed setting, we can absolutely do that! The process and price varies depending on the situation, so contact us if you want to know about changing up a specific design. I lost weight, can you size my ring? We are happy to size our own rings. There will be a small fee for the work as well as shipping. We do warn, however, that a ring can only be sized a couple of times before it starts to weaken the metal. Just contact us to find out how to get the process started! Do you offer insurance for your jewelry? No we do not. We always suggest researching insurance on your precious jewelry, so that if something unfortunate happens to it, you can get it replaced if possible. If you haven't found the answer to your question here, let us know and we would be happy to answer it for you!
- Mohs Hardness Scale | Muses of Da'oud
THe Mohs Hardness Scale You may have heard the Muses talking about a stones hardness, particularly in comparison to other stones. It is not just some figurative comparison we are making, but an actual measure of hardness of the mineral that comes from the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness . The Mohs Hardness scale (as it is referred to in the jewelry industry) is not a linear scale. Fluorite at 4 is not half as hard as topaz at 8 but topaz is half the hardness of corundum at 9. And diamonds are 4 times as hard as corundum even though they are right next to each other on the scale. Because of this discrepency, the Mohs Hardness scale is not used in industrial applications, purely in a gemological context. The scale also does not account for toughness or strength. An emerald has a hardness of 7.5-8, but it is not a very tough stone, due to the inclusions which naturally occur in the crystal. You will see things like dirt and teeth listed on the scale so as to let a person know what will be able to scratch or etch a stone. Dirt can scratch opal, so make sure to take off your Opal ring when hanging out at the beach. This scale shows things like bone can scratch amber, so we suggest you don't chew on your new Amber ring if you van avoid it.
- Browse by Motif | Muses of Da'oud
Jewelry Designs Learn about the stories and inspirations behind our iconic designs. Oak & Acorn The acorn is the seed of the oak, and represents the new beginning and great potential of a long-lived, strong, and vital relationship. Whether worshipped as a god or simply as symbolic of our ancestors, the Oak and its propensity to live for many generations gives a timeless, deeply rooted and very grounded feeling, all stemming from the seed as tiny as an acorn. That lifespan was held as a key to obtaining the favor of departed relatives, their wisdom and almost mythological strength. The garland of Oak leaves represents the circle of Oaks, planted by ancient Druids for a place of worship. as well as the great circle of life. The Acorn symbolizes the launching of this great endeavor, the beginning of something that will grow, evolve, and be abundant. Celtic Knotwork Throughout most of Europe, there flourished an art form of graceful interlace that was to adorn everything from standing stones in sacred places to personal adornment and jewelry. The Celts drew mesmeric spirals and swirls, envisioning the world as a series of cycles passing from one to the other. Originally, the knot work appeared in ancient Scandinavia and was introduced to the Celts through raids and cultural interchange. However, it was the Celts that truly made this motif a work of art. Their vision of the world flowed from spiral to knot, both representing interconnectedness of all life, and the cyclical nature of the world. Like a spider's web, no part can be touched without affecting the whole. Tapping into the Great Spirit, the One, and the incredible potential that is yours. Just as the single strands of the cord are somewhat fragile, when woven together, the rope is far stronger than all of its individual parts. Claddagh These unique designs symbolize Love in the form of the heart, the hands speak of the friendship cradling it, and the crown of fidelity (The crown was added much later by Queen Victoria to mean loyalty to one’s love… and most probably the British Imperial crown). Legend has it that a young man named Richard Joyce was captured just prior to his wedding, sold into slavery by pirates, and wound up in the Algeria and learned goldsmithing. He fashioned this design for his beloved. When he finally returned to Ireland, he gave this ring to his betrothed. Wear this on your right hand with the heart turned outwards and you are demonstrating to the world that your heart is not yet won. Worn on the left hand with heart turned inwards, it means two loves joined in matrimony. This finger has a vein that goes directly to the heart. Enjoy this unique design, and may you add more color to it's meaning by your own appreciation, personal symbolism and further adventures! Grapes on the Vine From ancient Greece comes the reverence for one path to Divinity, it is the path of Ecstasy, joy, frolic and fun. The God of this path is Dionysus, and his vehicle to seek this ecstatic state was that of the fruit of the vine, wine. Not particularly interested in moderation, this path may lead towards a hangover, but if properly administered, a divine state of faux-bliss is reached, as close as us mortals are allowed to reach on this path. Dionysus ascended to Olympus with the great gods when Hestia, Goddess of the Hearth, retired. His dedication of the art of the vintner. The story of Grapes reveal that a relationship is like fine wine, for as your relationship gets closer it's like brandy, which becomes better with age. This ring is one for celebration, congratulation, and success. What better way to celebrate than the symbol of the merriment of the Gods? Art Nouveau The Art Nouveau movement is a major inspirational motif for Da’oud. It was an art movement during the later decades of the 19th century. A classic late-Victorian motif, it casted off the rigid designs of the earlier Neo-Gothic movement. Smooth lines and sudden curves, almost like trailing smoke, was its defining feature. Nature themes, with plants and flowers, were a popular things to be represented in this art form. A rediscovered interest in Egyptian and Celtic art were also nurtured during this period, motifs you can clearly see in Da’oud’s style. Many of his rings are inspired by the art of the greats like Mucha, Klimt, Beardsley, and Larche. He is particularly drawn to inspiration from Art Nouveau jewelers like Aucoc and Lalique. Triscalia / TriKnot Three was a very powerful number to the Celts throughout Europe. This talisman shows the interaction of the threefold path. Whichever way you want to see things, it can be divided into three's. The three of Cups, Father Son and Holy Ghost; Maid Mother Crone; Past present, and future; me, my wife, and our dog, or any way you cut it, they all fold together in the Cosmos to express the whole. Although many knots could be termed an "Eternity Knot", any knot that has a closed path, with no beginning or end may be symbolic of continuum or eternity. Since knot work is often used as an emblem of heritage, the symbolism of "continuum" reinforces the endurance of the tradition. The Tri-fold structure of the triscalia /triskalia/trefoil/triquetra knot is universal in Celtic cultures across Europe. The three points suggest the coming together of past, present, and future. Forget-Me-Not These bands are composed of intertwining ivy and forget-me-nots, both of which have symbolic meaning going back to ancient times. Ivy, in Greek mythology was associated with the Dionysian cult of wine and worldly pleasures, unrestrained joy give or take a few hangovers. The Romans used a draft of ivy leaves boiled in wine as a "hair of the dog" remedy for hangover. Later, Ivy's tenacious ability to hang in there made it a fitting symbol for a strong relationship in medieval symbolism. The flowers of the Forget-me-not symbolize true love and remembrance. They have a long history in Pharmacopeia, the petals, stems and leaves being used to treat illness and injury for millennia. Truly, a flower not to be forgotten. Celtic Swirl This design was inspired by an experience on a canoe one night. The clouds parted to allow moonlight to reveal the swirls from the paddle on the lake's surface. The paddle dipped in the water and the water swirled about it. It is from this psyche-Celtic frame of mind Da’oud created the Celtic Swirl designs. The waves resembled the interweaving nature of the Celtic knot, both representing eternity and the cycle of life. It encompasses both the connectivity of life in the knot work, but also the ever flowing, ever changing nature of that same life in the water. Mountains & Rivers Gurus and Spiritual teachers are often depicted residing on a mountain peak. A mountain peak is as close as man can get to the heavens with his clothes on. Geologically, mountains are an expression of the Earth's dynamic orogenic up thrusting. A volcano is in full eruption, symbolizing passion and energy. Deep seated and enduring, yet dynamic and hot, yours is a living and vital relationship meant to go places. Mountain peaks represent strength, endurance, and the pinnacle of human expectations and endeavors. Along with all of the symbolism of the very grounded and enduring Mountains, this design has a lively white water river to symbolize the aspect of water, flowing with change, and of the journey of love. The Mountain Rivers Band has a river coming from a cleft in the mountain range, the river winds around the band to pass next to the mountains. The Sun in the waves symbolizes optimism, hope and the qualities of radiant light, a force that illuminates all it touches. Roses Diamonds may be forever, but the romantic significance of the Rose goes back much further than the popular gemstone. Roses have been attributed to goddess like Isis and Aphrodite, showing their link with passion and love goes back millennia. The Rose is a symbol of passion, love, affection and beauty. The Victorians added meaning to the colors of the rose. This can be represented by the stone chosen within the setting. Red is for passion, Yellow is for friendship and Purple is for enchantment. The thorns pointing down towards the earth symbolize protection against the earthly temptations, advocating fidelity. Two Trees Two Mighty Oaks being firmly planted, grounded in their strength and majesty are gently embracing, and becoming united at the furthermost reaches of their branches where they merge and become one. The Oak is an ancient symbol of strength, longevity, and wisdom. The ancient Celts deified the Oak, and worshipped in its shade and groves. Oaks live for many generations and were held as a key to obtaining the favor of departed relatives, their wisdom and almost mythological strength. Whether worshipped as a god or simply as symbolic of our ancestors, the Oak and its propensity to live for many generations gives a timeless, deeply rooted and very grounded feeling. In this design the two oaks reach out for each other, merging together, and representing that of two ancestral trees coming together in celebration of new love. Freeform Ripples These bands are individually sculpted out of wax sheet which is hand formed and painstakingly detailed, then cast to bring forth the rippled look of water flowing in a stream. Others see a similarity to the bark of an Oak Tree. The stream flows carelessly and effortlessly following its course in a light and free manner. Obstacles are treated as opportunities for growth and advancement, and dealt with not by resistance but by flowing around, embracing the change they afford. These bands are created so that they are wider and of a higher dome than my other rings, yet are hollowed out to a degree so that they aren't solid, the inside mimics the outer surface, with a rippled surface hidden beneath the surface. The overall effect is one of a rich and full-bodied band with an interesting textured surface. Dancing Knots These knots encompass two parts which symbolize the maintenance of individuality in a relationship. The mandala is the dance of two who help each other to grow by being there to reflect as a mirror, the cords left free symbolize that individuality is not lost but enhanced by this union. The image of a knot has been found in places as ancient as the Indus Valley Civilization. It represents the intertwining of wisdom and compassion, the ever-cycling birth, death, and rebirth, and the wisdom of the Buddha. Da’oud’s interpretation shows two pieces dancing together to create a whole. They never fully connect, but the ends are left free to demonstrate the freedom of the individuals in this engaging dance. The symbol of eternity is a fitting theme for any wedding band. The subtle helix of the dancing knot strands weave around the rings and the ends are left free to demonstrate the freedom of the individuals in this engaging dance. The Knot is dancing in that it is fluid, not constricting but organic, alive and in motion, in tune with the forces of life, adaptable to new circumstances. Dolphins Porpoises may represent mankind's evolution towards a utopian peaceful coexistence with the earth and each other. Despite our being cursed with opposable thumbs (the source of much techno- mischief that has led to the soiling our ecological bed), we may eventually achieve the high state of joy exemplified by these happy go lucky, sexually uninhibited and playful creatures. An artist friend of Da’oud’s lived alone on a desert tropical isle for many years and came to a sort of mental melding with dolphins,. The relationship enriched his art and understanding of our link to these intelligent creatures. He said our interest in dolphins is a response to a psychic plea from their collective mind to pay attention to the damage done to their environment. Playful, intelligent, mischievous, and gregarious with not much to worry about except our meddling in their lives, these creatures may indeed be trying to communicate with us. Art Deco The Art Deco movement in the early 20th century quickly replaced the Art Nouveau movement of the late Victorian era. The swirling lines and flowing motifs were replaced by inspiration from the mad-made world, with sharp edges and angular designs. Da’oud’s individual style still comes forth in his Art Deco inspired pieces. He found inspiration from vintage furniture and the old Movie Palaces from his native southern California. This period was also saw the rise of the use of Platinum, a metal with which Da’oud also casts his pieces. The beginning of minimalism can be seen in this design movement, reflected in some of Da’oud’s simpler designs. Erotic designs are also a source of inspiration with wonderful images from the Ballet Russe and Erte influencing his designs in this collection. Lotus The Lotus is a sacred flower among many cultures, ancient and modern. It lives in the water, and from the water it seems to be reborn. The Hindu Goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati are depicted riding them, a source of truly divine beauty! The layered petals are said to represent the expanding soul, and Buddhist have high regard for the plant as well. The Ancient Egyptians also revered this plant, though today we know the Egyptians actually revered the water lily, mistaking it for the same type of plants. But both flowers symbolize the beauty of birth, rebirth and how we all come from water. In a modern sense, the Lotus is a wonderfully unique plant in that it has thermoregulation, meaning it can create heat, might like us, warm-blooded mammals! A truly magical flower. River The cycle of water on our planet includes the path of the river. Water flows, swirling and melodiously, to the ocean. Water can teach us the great lesson of flowing with change. The river is a journey; it flows in the path of least resistance. Obstacles are gently moved around, dealt with in the least stressful manner. A relationship that embraces change is one that is empowered to change with all it encounters, thus having access to the deeper power of love that underlies what could be considered chaos. Water teaches us the way to deal with obstacles, having fun surfing this great power and not concerned with resistance to its flow. Yet the river's commitment to gravity is relentless. Rapids happen, they can be terrifying or fun, or perhaps both. The River doesn't care. Flow with it, baby. Wheat Where would we, humans, be without wheat!?! We domesticated this plant thousands of years ago and it has come to sustain and revive us time and time again. It is baked in our bread, brewed in our beer, and feeds our livestock! It is so integral to the human experience we have idolized its plant cycle in a variety of ways. It is the symbol of the seasons, the spring, summer and the fall. It represents the harvest cycle, the planting the sowing and the reaping pattern we all have in some way in all of our lives. When you see wheat in your dreams, it is said to bring success and money, and it also stands for the wonder of charity. This beautiful design represents the reaping of plans and ideas and even love. Celebrate the harvest, you deserve it! Thistle The thistle was the flower that saved Scotland. Legend says that in the 13th century a Norse king tried to invade Scotland. The arrived at night and tried to take the coastal town of Lagos by stealth, which required the troops to advance barefoot. Of course, the first soldier who put his bare foot down on this prickly plant, which grows all over the country, cried out. This woke all of the Scottish soldiers stationed in the village, leading to the Scottish winning victory over the invading Vikings. This design truly represents the national flower, the stems growing along the sides of the bands with the spines of the flowering bud creating the prongs to hold in the gemstone. Celebrate the tenacity of both the Scots and their thistle with this wonderful band.
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- RN-8 Snake Ring | Muses of Da'oud
Snake Ring Calling all charmers! We Muses actually love all kinds of lizards. Snake, in particular, always get a bad wrap. They are mystical, aloof creatures, good for protection and magical amplification. The snake slithers around your finger, the back of the ring just as detailed as the front. Catalogue Number RN-8 Get a Quote!
- RS-34 10x8mm Men's 6 prong Celtic Ring | Muses of Da'oud
10x8mm Men's 6 prong Celtic Ring This epic ring features a large 10x8mm stone set at the front of our Celtic flat band. It is perfect for those who prefer wider bands but still want a bit of bling on their finger. This setting can accommodate a faceted or cabochon stone. Catalogue Number RS-34 Get a Quote!
- RS-116 4mm Forget-me-Nots and Ivy Wide Band | Muses of Da'oud
4mm Forget-me-Nots and Ivy Wide Band This design features a 4mm stone nestled within our Forget-me-Nots and Ivy wide band. The raised rails add to the substantial feel of this ring, making it perfect for anyone who like a little heft to their jewelry or works with their hands. It is 8.3mm wide all the way around the band. We also have a version of this ring without a stone (WB-40). This setting can accommodate either faceted or cabochon stones. Catalogue Number RS-116 Get a Quote!
- RS-159 5x5mm Claddagh Tapered Band with Knotwork | Muses of Da'oud
5x5mm Claddagh Tapered Band with Knotwork This claddagh is perfect for those who prefer a band style, but still want the sparkle only a gemstone can give! This piece is 7.55mm wide in the center front but tapers to a comfortable 2.45mm around the back. The sides of the design have a Celtic knot tapering with the ring. We have a variation of this design without a stone as well, check out our Claddagh Tapered Band with Knots (WB-102). Catalogue Number RS-159 Get a Quote!
- RS-83 6x4mm Grapes on the Vine 3 Stone Ring | Muses of Da'oud
6x4mm Grapes on the Vine 3 Stone Ring This ring, featuring a 6x4mm stone in the center, has twirling grapevines and small grapes ready for the harvest. The two side stones measure 2.5mm and add sparkle to the overall design. It measures 7.75mm wide at the center stone and 2.45mm around the back of the band. This ring has two different compliments that fit the design, one for the top and one for the bottom. We also have a version with all three rings together. This setting can accommodate a faceted or cabochon stone. Catalogue Number RS-83 Get a Quote!
- WB-22a Tree of Life Band | Muses of Da'oud
Tree of Life Band This ring features the Celtic Tree of Life found in the marginalia of the Book of Kells. Da'oud saw the art and knew it would be perfect for a gold band. The tree winds itself out of the pot and weaves up and around to return to the pot, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life. This band is 7.5mm all the way around the band. There are several variations of this design, both thinner (WB-24a) and thicker (WB-24c), as well as a domed design which can be more comfortable for those not used to wearing rings. Catalogue Number WB-22a Get a Quote!
- RS-66 6x4mm Grapes on the Vine Wide | Muses of Da'oud
6x4mm Grapes on the Vine Wide This is the original version of our 6x4mm Grapes on the Vine design. It features the same 6x4mm center stone but the side stones are larger than the newer version, measuring at 3.5mm. Grapes drape over the top and bottom of the design as well. It is 9.25mm wide at the center stoner and tapers down to 3.6mm along the back of the band. There is a thinner version of this ring with smaller side stones (RS-83). This setting can accommodate either a faceted or cabochon stone. Catalogue Number RS-66 Get a Quote!








