The Taos Mountain - Women's Copper & Silver Cuff

TITLE: The Taos Mountain - Sterling Silver Cuff

    •    Metal: Custom Sterling Silver

    •    Details: Pierced and hand-sawn Taos Mountain silhouette, oxidized  recesses, high-polished band, Zia sun symbol hand-stamped at each terminal

    •    Dimensions: ¾” wide × 6½” circumference, 1⁄16” thick, open-back   adjustable cuff

    •    Origin: Handmade in Taos, NM

    •    Maker’s Mark: Hand-stamped by the artist

Taos Mountain rises to 12,305 feet at the southern edge of the Sangre de Cristo range, the peak that gives this valley its name and its northern boundary. It has been sacred to the people of Taos Pueblo since long before New Mexico had a name of its own, the mountain and the lake near its summit hold ceremonial significance still honored today, and much of its slope remains Pueblo land, closed to outside visitors out of respect for that history.

Geologically, it’s part of the same volcanic uplift that shaped the Sangre de Cristos millions of years ago, granite and older rock pushed skyward, weathered since into the folded ridgelines visible from town. Locals read the mountain like a clock and a calendar both: snowpack signals the water year, cloud buildup warns of afternoon storms, and the first dusting of white each fall marks the turn of the season.

For Fire & Stone, it’s simply the shape on the horizon every piece gets made under.

The Zia sun symbol comes from the Zia Pueblo, one of the oldest of New Mexico’s nineteen pueblos, located about 35 miles northwest of Albuquerque. It’s a simple design a circle at the center with four groups of four rays extending outward but every part of it carries meaning. The number four repeats through Zia cosmology: the four directions, the four seasons, the four times of day (morning, noon, evening, night), and the four stages of life (childhood, youth, adulthood, old age). Together, the symbol represents a belief in the harmony of all things, bound by a circle of life with no beginning and no end.

The state of New Mexico adopted the Zia sun for its flag in 1925 red rays on a field of yellow, the same colors carried by Spain’s Old World banner making it one of the most recognized state symbols in the country. But long before it flew over the statehouse, it was carved into pottery and painted onto ceremonial objects at Zia Pueblo itself, where the design remains sacred and the Pueblo has spoken publicly about wanting its origins respected, not just reproduced.

Stamped into silver here, it’s meant as a mark of place the same sun that watches over this whole state, set into a piece made under it.

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.