Sterling Silver Bamboo ring with a White Pearl size 6 1/2

Sterling silver bamboo pearl ring, size 6 1/2. In Chinese tradition, bamboo is one of the "Three Friends of Winter," admired because it stays green in the cold and bends in the wind without breaking. It stands for strength, flexibility, honesty and steady growth. The pearl is made slowly inside the shell, and it has long stood for wisdom, purity and calm. Together they make a ring about staying strong and staying kind.

Who it's for: pearl lovers, anyone who loves Asian art and natural designs, and someone going through a time of change. A great gift for a birthday, Mother's Day, an anniversary or "just because".

The story behind it. This is Irena's take on a bamboo ring. The 925 sterling silver band has the joints and lines of a bamboo stalk, and a large white freshwater pearl is wrapped on the side, a little off center, the way a drop of water rests on a leaf. It is simple, natural and easy to wear every day.

Made for the beach. Solid 925 sterling silver is fine in salt water, and any darkening polishes right off with a silver cloth. Pearls are delicate, so take the ring off before swimming.

• Stone: large white freshwater pearl, wrapped on the side
• Material: 925 sterling silver
• Size: ring size 6 1/2
• Made: cast in New York City and finished by hand in our Florida studio. Handmade in the USA by Zulasurfing Studios

Frequently asked questions

Is the pearl real?
Yes. It is a white freshwater pearl.

Can I wear it in the water?
The sterling silver is fine in salt water, but pearls are delicate, so please take the ring off before swimming.

What size is it?
The ring is size 6 1/2.