Echo of the Earth Opalized Petrified Wood Ring size 7.25

Gorgeous large Opalized Petrified Wood hand fabricated ring, bezel set with scalloped detailing around the bezel and hand stamped detailing on the triple ring shank. Silver has been lightly darkened to give it a patina look. 

Size 7.25, Sterling and Fine Silver
one of a kind

Opalized petrified wood is a rare and unique fossilized material formed when ancient wood is gradually replaced by precious opal or common opal over millions of years. This occurs when silica-rich water permeates buried wood, replacing the organic structure with silica minerals, sometimes forming opal instead of the typical quartz replacement seen in standard petrified wood.

The result is a striking stone that retains the original grain and texture of wood while displaying the iridescent play-of-color characteristic of opal or a smooth, milky translucence. Opalized petrified wood can feature a range of colors, including earthy browns, deep reds, golden yellows, and vibrant blues or greens, depending on the mineral content in the environment during fossilization.

This stone is prized for its combination of organic history and opalescent beauty, making it a meaningful and visually stunning choice for jewelry and collectors.

Each piece in this collection is handmade by me-  and no item will be exactly alike. Part of the handmade character is that items may have small imperfections or irregularities in the metal. Thank you for buying handmade and for supporting my metalsmithing journey and the character that comes along with that.