Dark Timber | Hava Ridge Jasper

Title: Dark Timber — Hava Ridge Jasper Pendant

Stone: Hava Ridge Jasper

Setting: .925 Sterling Silver, marquise bezel

Bail: Sterling silver bail

Details: Twisted rope border, granulation ball cluster accent, open oval back plate, oxidized finish

Dimensions: 1¾” x ¾” stone · pendant only, no chain

Origin: Handcrafted in Taos, New Mexico

Maker’s Mark: Hand-stamped by the artist

Hava Ridge Jasper comes from the high desert rimrock country of Oregon, a state that has produced some of the most sought-after lapidary material in the world. Oregon’s ancient volcanic geology layers of basalt, rhyolite, and ash compressed and mineralized over millions of years is responsible for an extraordinary range of jaspers, agates, and picture stones found nowhere else on earth. Hava Ridge is among the lesser-known Oregon jaspers, sourced from a specific ridge locality that has yielded only modest quantities of gem-quality material, keeping it largely outside mainstream lapidary markets and known primarily among serious collectors and studio jewelers who source rare stone directly. Unlike the more widely circulated Oregon jaspers  Biggs, Willow Creek, Owyhee, Hava Ridge has no mass-market presence. It does not appear in commercial bead strands or tourist jewelry. What exists was cut by people who recognized something worth preserving. Its deep forest green is saturated without being heavy, consistent without being flat a color that holds its ground in any light and rewards close attention at every angle. The grain is fine enough to take a high polish, giving the surface a quiet luminosity that catches attention without demanding it. Each stone is unrepeatable.

Returns & Exchanges

MADE-TO-ORDER & CUSTOM RING SIZE

All “Choose Your Size” rings and custom orders are final sale. Because these pieces are crafted specifically to your specifications, they are not eligible for returns or exchanges. Please ensure all details — especially ring size — are accurate before placing your order.

ALL OTHER ITEMS 

Most items are eligible for return or exchange. To initiate a return, please contact us within 2–3 days of receiving your order. Items must be returned within 7 days of delivery. Refunds are processed upon receipt of the returned piece.

A NOTE ON RING SIZING 

Getting the right fit starts with an accurate measurement. Wide band rings in particular may require sizing up by ¼ to ½ size for a comfortable fit, so please keep that in mind when ordering. If you’re unsure of your size, we recommend visiting a local jeweler for a professional measurement before placing your order. Fire & Stone cannot be held responsible for made-to-order rings that are crafted true to the size provided but do not fit as expected.

DAILY WEAR

Put jewelry on last - after lotion and perfume. Remove before swimming, cleaning , or working with your hands.

CLEANING 

Warm water and a drop pf dish soap does the job. Use a soft cloth, dry immediately, and finish with a silver polishing cloth.

TARNISH 

Tarnish is natural, not damage. If a piece has an antiqued finish, polish only the raised surfaces to preserve the contrast. 

STORAGE 

Store pieces separately in a soft pouch or lined box. Keep away from humid areas and direct sunlight to slow tarnishing.