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Title: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: nuphoria on July 22, 2009, 03:05:50 PM: Hey chaps,

This is a ring I bought in error (too frickin big) and I got it for a great price so thought I could sell it on as such. It's made by a fairly small designer called Shamballa in Japan and their range is hellishly difficult to get hold of outside Japan I believe. I picked this one up second hand for a steal - they are stupid money over there. To your door for £29 or extra for outside of the UK (pm me).

Details: Hand carved flowers, 2mm thick, 8mm wide, 20mm internal diameter. Size approx 10 1/4 US, UK size U or about 62.2mm internal circumference. Weight 20gm. I think that covers it. I have given it a light polish since the stock pics were taken so it's even shinier now :D

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3745410885_4ce385e7cc.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3745410889_c29f05f517.jpg?v=0)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3745410893_90a1612dfb.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: rp252 on July 22, 2009, 04:14:53 PM: MY PRECIOUSSSSSSSS!!!

:D :D (sorry)
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: Freudian Frog on July 22, 2009, 04:15:23 PM: I've been looking for some jewelry for when I get all pretty... :D
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: nuphoria on July 22, 2009, 04:24:57 PM: LOL... hey, it's a manly kind of pretty ;)

My precious....... :rofl:
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: jojobos on July 22, 2009, 07:10:10 PM: just curious and found some info here...
http://shamballajewels.blogspot.com/
The designer is Danish. And they have stores in Paris, Tokyo and NY..
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: nuphoria on July 22, 2009, 10:39:40 PM: I believe it's not the same company - if you look at their collection it's all precious stones etc, this silver comes from a Japanese site (which I understand nothing of!) which has cheaper jewellery:

Their current collection is here I think:
http://www.sorient.jp/store/catalog/default.php?manufacturers_id=12&cPath=23
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: Freudian Frog on July 22, 2009, 10:42:00 PM: The trademarks are exactly the same... =P
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: jzmtl on July 22, 2009, 10:45:12 PM: Quote from: One Lame Frog on July 22, 2009, 04:15:23 PM
I've been looking for some jewelry for when I get all pretty... :D

Goes well with your new little princess persona. :P
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: nuphoria on July 22, 2009, 10:48:09 PM: Quote from: One Lame Frog on July 22, 2009, 10:42:00 PM
The trademarks are exactly the same... =P

Hmm, dunno then :think:
I though they were separate entities judging by the range. It's a nice ring for a good price - that's all I know :)
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: toothrot on July 23, 2009, 01:55:45 PM: Quote from: jojobos on July 22, 2009, 07:10:10 PM
just curious and found some info here...
http://shamballajewels.blogspot.com/
The designer is Danish. And they have stores in Paris, Tokyo and NY..

Quote from: nuphoria on July 22, 2009, 10:39:40 PM
I believe it's not the same company - if you look at their collection it's all precious stones etc, this silver comes from a Japanese site (which I understand nothing of!) which has cheaper jewellery:

Their current collection is here I think:
http://www.sorient.jp/store/catalog/default.php?manufacturers_id=12&cPath=23

exact same logo on both sites, maybe those guys designed it for production (or whatever you would call that)?
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: jojobos on July 23, 2009, 08:44:47 PM: Not trying to be annoying or anything :cheers: but just a quick translation..

（シャンバラ／New York)
デンマークで写真家として活動していたマッズ・コーナップがインドやネパールを旅する中で出会った現地の文化、宗教美術の神秘性を表現するためにスタートさせたブランド。古来よりアジアで受け継がれてきた技術や精神性を、欧米のフィルターを通すことによって、「今」のファッションシーンに合った妖しく神秘的なジュエリーに仕上がっている。"

(Shamballa/New York)
A Danish photographer Mads Kornerup started the brand (shamballa) with an inspiration from traditional Indian and Nepalese religious art. The incorporation between eastern and western art makes his collection exotic and stylish.

So it is basically this Danish dude who is now based on NY sells his jewelry internationally. Although it doesn't resemble anything Japanese to my eyes, it looks like a nice ring.
Good luck with your sale!
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: nuphoria on July 23, 2009, 09:11:20 PM: Thanks... I'm sure all this has helped!

You wanna buy it?! :pok: :D
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: AHB on July 23, 2009, 09:12:59 PM: Quote from: nuphoria on July 23, 2009, 09:11:20 PM
Thanks... I'm sure all this has helped!

You wanna buy it?! :pok: :D
:rofl: :D
Title: Re: Heavy Japanese sterling silver ring
Post by: nuphoria on July 29, 2009, 01:11:11 PM: So, no-one wanna buy this hugely controversial ring then?!

Price drop to £25 all in :)