Thalassa Lapis Lazuli and 18K Gold Ring

Inspired by the timeless beauty of the sea, Thalassa is a striking handcrafted ring where the celestial depth of Lapis Lazuli meets the warmth and radiance of 18K yellow gold. At the heart of the design rests a polished oval Lapis Lazuli cabochon, its intense ultramarine blue recalling the mysterious depths of the Mediterranean. The stone is embraced by concentric layers of hand-worked 18K gold, creating a sculptural frame that draws the eye toward its rich blue center. The shoulders of the ring are distinguished by an intricate seashell-inspired relief, with softly sculpted ridges radiating outward on either side of the Lapis Lazuli. These details evoke the natural geometry of scallop shells—symbols traditionally associated with the sea, journeys, rebirth, protection, and transformation. The relief also gives Thalassa an unmistakably artisanal character, celebrating the subtle irregularities and textures that distinguish a handcrafted jewel from a mass-produced piece. Its name comes from Thalassa, the ancient Greek personification of the sea. According to Greek mythology, Thalassa embodied the primordial waters themselves, making her name particularly fitting for a jewel in which the deep blue Lapis Lazuli appears almost like a fragment of the ocean captured within gold. Lapis Lazuli brings its own ancient symbolism to the design. Treasured by civilizations for thousands of years, the stone has traditionally represented wisdom, truth, intuition, and inner vision. Its extraordinary blue was once associated with both the heavens and the divine. Set against luminous 18K gold and surrounded by shell-like forms, the stone creates a beautiful meeting of sea and sky, earth and precious metal. Substantial, sculptural, and rich in symbolism, Thalassa is more than a statement ring. It is a handcrafted tribute to the enduring beauty of the sea and to the treasures—both physical and spiritual—that lie beneath its surface. Thalassa — the mystery of the deep, sculpted in Lapis Lazuli and gold. Measurements: Overall ring face: 19 mm × 16 mm Lapis Lazuli cabochon: 12 mm × 9 mm Height above finger:  7 mm Width at ring face / shell relief:  10 mm Band width at back:  4 mm Band thickness at back:  2 mm This ring is available in all sizes! Add to Wishlist Add to Wishlist