What does a three stone ring symbolise?

Traditionally past, present and future, which is why three stone settings appear frequently in engagement and anniversary rings. It is one of the oldest deliberate arrangements in ring making.

Can a three stone garnet ring be an engagement ring?

Yes. A three stone setting is a traditional engagement form, and there is no requirement for the stones to be diamonds or the metal to be white gold. That expectation is more recent than most people assume.

Can this one of a kind ring be resized?

No. The moths occupy a large part of the band, leaving very little plain metal to work with, and resizing would distort the design.

Is clear quartz hard enough for a ring?

Clear quartz sits at 7 on the Mohs scale. It is a genuine natural mineral and extremely abundant, which is what keeps it affordable. Side stones set low in a design are also better protected than a raised centre stone.

What does a moth symbolise in jewelry?

Transformation, and movement toward light in darkness. The symbolism pairs naturally with deep red stones such as garnet, which appear almost black until lit.

Why is garnet not bright red?

Garnet is naturally deep and slightly dark at the edges, and it shows its colour best under warm light rather than daylight. This is characteristic of the stone rather than a defect.

Will the blackening on an oxidised silver ring wear off?

Blackening set into recessed texture is durable because nothing rubs against it. Raised surfaces brighten over years of wear, increasing contrast. The blackening can be reset by the atelier if required.

Crymson Moth | One of a Kind Ring | size 18,5 | garnet & quartz | Curiosity Cabinet

Q: How many stones are in the Crymson Moth ring?

Three. An oval garnet at the centre held in prongs, and one quartz set into the body of each moth on either side.

Q: Is garnet hard enough for daily wear?

Garnet sits around 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, suitable for regular wear. Over decades of daily wear it may acquire fine surface marks on the top facet, which can be repolished.

One of a Kind

€475.00

Item number: R102

Will release on 26/27-09-26 to all visitors of the Duystere Markt Roeselare. Worldwide website release 28-09-26.

Handcrafted Three Stone Moth Ring in Recycled Sterling Silver with Garnet and Quartz | Size 18.5 | One of a Kind

Three stones. An oval garnet held in prongs at the centre, and a quartz set into the body of each moth on either side. Two moths, wings spread, rising away from the band. This ring is a size 18.5 and the size cannot be altered. There is one of her, and she will not be made again this way.

The Essence

Two moths, wings open.
Three stones between them.
Red in the middle, light on either side.

Inspiration & Story

Crymson Moth belongs to the Curiosity Cabinet collection, a realm built from witchcraft, folklore, natural oddities and the strange beauty of things we keep.

She is built on a three stone setting, which is one of the oldest and most deliberate arrangements in ring making. Traditionally the three stones are read as past, present and future, which is why the layout turns up in engagement and anniversary rings again and again. Here the reading stays but the shape does not: instead of three stones in a neat row, the centre garnet sits in prongs and the two smaller quartz are set into the bodies of the moths themselves, one on each side, so the ring reads as a living thing rather than a formal line.

The moths are sculpted with full wing structure, veins and scale texture worked across each wing, and they lift away from the band rather than lying flat on it. Blackening sits down in the wing texture and the raised surfaces were polished back by hand, which is what makes the wings read as wings at this size instead of collapsing into a grey blur.

Moths are the natural companion for a red stone. They move toward light in the dark, which is the whole of their symbolism, and a garnet is the stone that behaves most like that. Deep, still, slightly black at the edges, and then it catches a lamp and goes properly red. Not bright, not pink. The colour of something lit from inside. Garnet is also the stone that turns up most often in genuine antique mourning jewelry, so she carries that lineage without announcing it. The two quartz on either side are clear and cold, which is exactly the contrast you want: light on either side of the red.

People buy rings like this to get engaged, and we are entirely in favour. There is no rule requiring a diamond solitaire and there never was. If you want the argument properly made, engagement rings without rules is there, and which type of ring suits your hand and finger type is genuinely useful before you decide whether a size 18.5 is yours. Everything is real recycled 925 sterling silver, no plating, no filled, no vermeil, explained in solid gold vs gold filled vs vermeil vs gold plated.

Perfect for lovers of moth and entomology jewelry, three stone rings, alternative engagement rings, garnet jewelry, whimsygoth aesthetics, gothic naturalist design and one of a kind sterling silver rings.

Creation Details

Jewelry Type: Ring
Availability: One of a Kind
Collection: Curiosity Cabinet
Brand: Atelier Wolfstone
Material: Recycled 925 Sterling Silver
Gemstone(s): Three stones. One oval cut garnet at the centre, prong set. Two quartz, one set into the body of each moth.

Weight: 7,38 gr
Size: Ring size 18.5. This exact size only.
Sizing: Not adjustable. This ring is finished and cannot be resized.
Personalisation: None. She is finished as shown.

Shipping Time: Ships within 5 working days

This is a One of a Kind creation. There is one of her and she will not be made again in this form. Another moth may appear one day, with different stones and a different wingspan, but not this one.

Crafted using in-house digital and traditional techniques: 3D designing, 3D printing, casting, sawing, shaping, soldering, stone setting, blackening and polishing.

All three stones were set at the bench by us. The centre garnet is held in prongs closed over the stone by hand, and each quartz is seated into the body of its moth. The wing texture was blackened into the veining and polished back across the raised surfaces so the wings hold their depth.

Style & Wear

A three stone statement for whimsygoth, entomology and moth-loving baddies, and a serious alternative engagement ring.

The moths lift away from the band, which gives her real presence across the finger while keeping the profile lower than a raised solitaire, so she is less inclined to catch on jumper sleeves. She stacks beautifully with a plain band, and the wings frame anything you put next to her.

She wants moving light. Garnet holds its colour under warm indoor light, which is where most people actually see a ring, and the two quartz pick up whatever is going. Under flat overhead light she is beautiful and slightly asleep.

Perfect for a proposal that was never going to involve a diamond, an anniversary, a milestone you chose for yourself, and any day that could use a pair of moths on your hand.

Practical Notes

Images are unedited and photographed in a light box and only lightly enhanced to adjust the lighting.
Model pictures can be edited.
Colors may vary slightly in real life.
6 months warranty starting from the day of delivery.
Warranty covers defects in workmanship.
This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights under EU consumer law.
Always check gemstone hardness and physical properties to see if this gemstone suits you.
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Questions & Answers

How many stones are in this ring?
Three. An oval garnet at the centre, held in prongs, and one quartz set into the body of each moth on either side of it.

What does a three stone ring mean?
Traditionally past, present and future, which is why the arrangement appears so often in engagement and anniversary rings. It is one of the oldest deliberate layouts in ring making. Here the meaning stays and the formality does not, since the side stones sit in the moths rather than in a straight row.

Can this be used as an engagement ring?
Yes. A three stone setting is a properly traditional engagement form, and there is no rule that the stones have to be diamonds or the metal has to be white gold. That expectation is younger than most people assume.

What size is this ring?
Size 18.5, and only size 18.5. She is one of a kind and already finished, so this one cannot be made bigger or smaller.

Can it be resized?
No. The moths sit across a large part of the band and there is very little plain metal to work with, so resizing would distort the design.

Is garnet hard enough for daily wear?
Garnet sits around 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, which is fine for regular wear. Over decades of everyday wear it can pick up fine surface marks on the top facet, and those can be repolished. Worth knowing if this is going to be an every day ring rather than an occasion one.

Is quartz hard enough?
Clear quartz sits at 7 on the Mohs scale. It is genuine natural stone, extremely abundant, which is what keeps it affordable rather than any question about quality. The two side stones also sit lower and more protected than the centre garnet, which helps.

What does a moth symbolise?
Transformation, and moving toward light in the dark. Which is why moths and a deep red stone belong together: a garnet does the same thing, sitting almost black until something lights it.

Why is the garnet not bright red?
Because garnet never is. It runs deep and slightly black at the edges, and it comes alive under warm light rather than under daylight. That is the stone behaving correctly, not a flaw.

Will the blackening wear off?
The blackening sits down in the wing veining where nothing rubs, so it is durable. Raised areas will brighten over years of wear, which most people prefer, since the contrast that develops becomes yours. We can reset it if you ever want it back to new.

Will sterling silver tarnish?
Yes, all sterling silver does. Normal reaction to air and skin, not a fault. On a ring with this much wing texture a little tarnish genuinely improves the contrast. Your upkeep document explains how to clean her without flattening it.

Can you make me one of these?
Not this one. If you want something built specifically for you, that is what our Custom Realm is for, and moths are one of the things we are asked for most.